good unobtrusive air freshener

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Spyder

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ok this seems like a simple thing but i cant seem to find a good unobtrusive air freshener. I know that there are a ton of varieties for the ones that hang from your rearview mirror or for the ones with the scented oil that clip to your vent but to me they look so tacky.



i stopped by the local walmart last night and i got a couple items to try. one looked like a small rubber egg shaped item with a flat bottom that sticks to a surface. this one wa new car scent - but as soon as i opened it i knew i hated it - i like the concept but that definitely didnt smell like new car. smells moke like medicine to me.



the other one was a small vent-clipon thing. the head of it that would be visible when clipped onto the vent was maybe 1/4" high (if that) and maybe 1/2" wide, but the clip was about 2" deep and i think thats where the fragrance is. this seemed like a good solution but all they had was "summer breeze" or something like that and that smelled pretty nasty too - too perfumey.



i liked the form factor of both of these items but i would have preferred a more pleasant scent like vanilla or something.



does anybody know of a place online or brick-and-mortar, where i can get some kind of small unobtrusive air freshener for the car that has a variety of decent smells?
 
My favorites so far are the gel car air fresheners from Yankee Candle, which you can get online or at various retailers. They're small and unobtrusive. Available in "Sugar Cane & Vanilla", which you may like. I like the citrus and apple fragrances.
 
I got the cotton scent or fresh laundry scent or something along those lines and its not too shabby. I keep it covered in my ashtray so it keeps the scent fairly light. I don't think Yankee Candle has a scent I wouldn't put in my car.



I usually don't like air fresheners in a car, but I just bought a TDI and use a "fuel transfer device" and put it in the hatch when I need it. The air freshener does a good job while the fuel smell disperses.
 
i like using one of these, and they're only around $1 each with many different varities to choose from (they seem to last longer than the little trees). they fit right into one of the cup holders and you can adjust it...



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I'd look into CG's Air Freshner line. They are quite concentrated, but you can dilute them to your liking. I use mine in a small mister bottle, sprayed sparingly under the front seats. Try this link: http://www.chemicalguys.com/category_s/15.htm



If Paul is still there, shoot him a call and let him get you some prices for the smaller size.
 
I dont use a lot of air freshener but there is a stone sold in a lot of discount auto stores that sits beneath the seats. Various fragrances are available and I have found it to be very long lasting.
 
I think it goes without saying that you really shouldn't need any air freshener...if you do you should clean the offending area of the interior, rather than mask the smell, which is just a band-aid solution. That being said, i think the concentrated scents that you'd dilute and spray is the best way to go...I certainly don't want one of those toilet top air fresheners in my cup holder LOL
 
Lightman said:
I think it goes without saying that you really shouldn't need any air freshener...if you do you should clean the offending area of the interior, rather than mask the smell, which is just a band-aid solution. That being said, i think the concentrated scents that you'd dilute and spray is the best way to go...I certainly don't want one of those toilet top air fresheners in my cup holder LOL
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i know personaly that i like the smell of alot of air fresners. (alot i just buy at canadian tire). There are no offensive oders, no bad smels. there is nothing to mask. However sometimes its nice to have a fresh sent.



I know rightlook has air fresnher chips that you can put in the car. I have never used them but they are just small discs. They also have little holders for the to clip onto the vents. Maybe those might be what you are looking for:2thumbs:
 
Lightman said:
I think it goes without saying that you really shouldn't need any air freshener...if you do you should clean the offending area of the interior, rather than mask the smell, which is just a band-aid solution. That being said, i think the concentrated scents that you'd dilute and spray is the best way to go...I certainly don't want one of those toilet top air fresheners in my cup holder LOL
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True, but I find its nice to have a light scent in cloth-seat cars...
 
I myself can't decide whether to get an air freshener. People say my car smells good, and I agree (hopefully I'm not missing some weird scent somewhere haha)... there are no bad smells to cover up, its just that I get "bored." Is that bad? heh
 
Check with Steve at Poorboy's. He has some scents remaining that are inexpensive and highly concentrated. I have the Vanilla and received the Green Apple this evening. Both are delightful and long lasting, the Green Apple is my new favorite. A little goes a long way.
 
I've good experiences with the Car Diffuser from The Body Shop:



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Just purchase a scented oil of your choice, put a few drops on the white pad, and put it in the diffuser. I usually put it in when I'm in the car and take it out when I leave. After a few uses the scent hold well in the car.
 
A 1/8 open can of Bud under the front seat is the ultimate air freshner and aroma therapy agent.

Whenever I'm feeling down, sad, or depressed, I just jump in the car, close all doors and windows and find the fragrance of 'Bud in the air' buoys my spirits and I feel real perky real soon.

The Bud idea might not be for everyone, but it's worth a shot. :)

-John C.
 
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