How to Make a Reed Diffuser

You're asking about how to make reed diffusers, including the ingredients, proportions, and the role of different components like DPG and alcohol. You specifically asked about mixing a purchased diffuser base with fragrance or essential oils.

Based on common practices for reed diffusers, here's a breakdown:

Basic Components

A standard reed diffuser typically consists of:

• Fragrance Oil or Essential Oil: This is the part that provides the scent.
• Diffuser Base: This is a carrier liquid that helps the scent travel up the reeds and evaporate into the air.

Your purchased Base diffuser oil is this carrier component, which is the correct and most suitable substance for making a Reed Diffuser.

Mixing Proportions

A common starting point for mixing fragrance/essential oil with a Diffuser Base is around 15-25% fragrance/essential oil to 75-85% Diffuser Base. Your suggested ratio of 75:25 (Base:Fragrance/Essential Oil) is a good starting point and falls within the recommended range for the base component.

You can adjust the ratio based on the strength of your fragrance/essential oil and how strong you want the scent throw to be. You may need to experiment to find the best ratio for your specific fragrance and base.

Role of DPG and Alcohol

• DPG (Dipropylene Glycol): DPG is a common solvent used as a carrier in diffusers. It helps dilute the fragrance and allows it to wick up the reeds. If you feel your diffuser evaporates too quickly, you can try adding a small percentage of DPG to your mixture (e.g., start with 5-10% of the total volume) to slow down the evaporation rate.
• Alcohol: As mentioned in the previous conversation, alcohol is generally not ideal for reed diffusers because it is highly flammable and evaporates very quickly, causing the scent to dissipate too fast. It is generally avoided for safety and performance reasons.

Using the Purchased Base Diffuser Oil

Since you have purchased a dedicated diffuser base, the simplest method is to mix your fragrance oil or essential oil directly with this base at the recommended proportions.

Relevant Products

The Reed Diffuser Base (Type 1) is a suitable base product for making reed diffusers. Various fragrance oils and essential oils can be used as the scent component.