Step 1: Select your container
Choose a small glass jar or bottle with a narrow opening. This helps slow evaporation and keeps the fragrance concentrated.
Step 2: Prepare the base
Pour the carrier liquid into the container. If using an alcohol-water blend, mix 3 parts water with 1 part alcohol before adding to the jar.
Step 3: Add fragrance
Stir in 15–20 drops of essential or fragrance oil. Adjust the amount depending on how strong you want the scent.
Step 4: Insert reeds
Place 5–7 reed sticks into the container. Bamboo skewers can be used if diffuser reeds are unavailable, though specialized reeds work best.
Step 5: Refresh regularly
Flip the reeds every few days to reinvigorate the scent and keep it circulating throughout the room.
This recipe makes one reed diffuser, which can effectively scent a small to medium-sized room. For larger spaces, prepare multiple diffusers and place them strategically around the house.
