Choosing the right vessel is key to making effective and elegant reed diffusers or room sprays. Whether you're creating home fragrance products to sell or just for yourself, the container you use affects how the product looks, performs, and even smells. In this guide, we’ll break down how to choose the best bottles for reed diffusers and room sprays — and help you get the most out of your fragrance oils, reeds, and bases.
For Reed Diffusers
1. Choose the Right Bottle
When selecting a bottle for your reed diffuser, consider:
Neck Size: A bottle with a narrow neck slows down evaporation and helps the scent last longer. Wide-neck bottles let the base evaporate too quickly.
Material: Glass is ideal — it’s non-reactive and shows off your fragrance blend beautifully.
Volume: Most reed diffuser bottles range from 50ml to 200ml. The bigger the bottle, the longer it will last.
Browse our reed diffuser bottles here.
2. Pick High-Quality Reeds
Reeds are what carry the fragrance from the liquid into the air. You have two main choices:
Rattan reeds: Natural and classic. Look for ones with open channels for best scent throw.
Fibre reeds: Great for strong or consistent scent release and available in various colours.
Keep in mind: more reeds = stronger scent. But using too many in a small space may overwhelm the room.
See our full selection of diffuser reeds here.
3. Use a Proper Base
Most reed diffusers aren’t made with fragrance oil alone — you’ll need a base to thin the oil and help it travel up the reeds.
Read our bases guide to pick the right base.
For Room Sprays
Room sprays are a fast and easy way to freshen up a space. They’re simple to make, but the right bottle helps you get the best results.
1. Choose a Spray Bottle That Fits Your Formula
Room spray bottles need to work well with your chosen formula. Look for:
Spray performance: Fine mist is ideal for even fragrance distribution.
Material: Glass or PET plastic are most common. Make sure it’s safe for use with alcohol or water-based mixes.
Size: Common sizes are 50ml to 100ml, great for personal or retail use.
Find room spray bottles in our collection here.
2. Match Bottle with Fragrance Load
If you’re using strong oils or high fragrance loads, make sure the spray mechanism can handle it without clogging. Test your formula in small batches first.
Whether you're making a diffuser or a spray, your fragrance oil is the star. Choose oils that are designed for home fragrance products — and test your scent in both formats to make sure it performs the way you want.
Explore all our fragrance oils for diffusers and sprays here.
Final Tips
Always test your full setup (bottle + reeds or sprayer + fragrance) before launching or gifting. Don’t overfill bottles — leave room at the top, especially for room sprays. Use caps and plugs to seal reed diffusers if selling or transporting them.
Need help getting started? We’ve got everything you need — from reeds to fragrance oils to elegant bottles.
