Every fragrance oil in this collection is suitable for reed diffusers at 20% or more, based on its IFRA certificate (Category 10A) – so you can choose with confidence. Over 550 UK-made scents, from fresh linens and florals to sweet gourmands and designer-inspired fragrances.
Pair your chosen oil with our Augeo diffuser base, reeds, bottles and caps. Every oil is vegan-friendly, cruelty-free and available in 10 ml samples for testing.
Note: The maximum amount varies by oil – check each oil’s IFRA certificate for its exact reed diffuser limit, and always test before full production.
Every oil in this collection can be used in reed diffusers at 20% or more, based on the maximum for reed diffusers (IFRA Category 10A) on its IFRA certificate. Oils with a lower limit are left out, because at under 20% they rarely give a strong enough scent in a reed diffuser. On each oil's page, the "Where you can use it" table shows its exact reed diffuser maximum.
Every oil is made in the UK, vegan friendly and cruelty free, and comes in a 10ml size, so you can test a scent before buying a larger bottle.
Most makers use 20–25% fragrance oil in a diffuser base. For a 100ml bottle, that is 25ml of fragrance oil with 75ml of base at 25%, or 20ml of oil with 80ml of base at 20%. Never go above the reed diffuser maximum on the oil's IFRA certificate.
We recommend Augeo Clean Multi or Augeo Crystal. Mix the fragrance oil and base well before pouring into your bottle.
Use 6 to 10 fibre reeds depending on the size of the bottle. Leave the reeds for a short time to soak up the mixture, then turn them so the wet ends face up, and turn them again every few days to refresh the scent. Find reeds, bottles and caps in our diffuser supplies, and step-by-step instructions in our guide on how to make reed diffusers.
A reed diffuser made with fragrance oil and Augeo is classed as hazardous, so it needs a CLP label before you sell it. You can make one with our free CLP label creator, and our guide to CLP labels explained covers the rules. If the label includes "May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways", the bottle also needs a child-resistant cap and a tactile warning.
What percentage of fragrance oil goes in a reed diffuser?
Most makers use 20–25% fragrance oil in a base such as Augeo. Always stay within the reed diffuser maximum on the oil's IFRA certificate.
Can I use these fragrance oils in an electric diffuser?
Most can – check the "Not suitable for" line on the oil's page first. Where suitable, add a few drops to the water in your electric diffuser and adjust to taste.
Can I use these fragrance oils in an oil burner?
Most can – check the oil's page first. Mix the oil 50/50 with dipropylene glycol (DPG), or add a few drops to water in the burner's well.
Why isn't every fragrance oil in this collection?
Some oils have a low reed diffuser limit on their IFRA certificate, which would give a weak scent. Those oils are shown as "not suitable" for reed diffusers on their product pages.
Can I try a fragrance before buying a larger size?
Yes – every oil comes in a 10ml size for testing in your own base and bottle.
