smells good

[kelkiss5]

I love using yankee candles,for the largest 1 here they cost 17 pounds, I think that calculates to about 30 dollars. What price do they cost in the states. I betcha they cost half the price, id be interested to know.

[ashley809]

Originally Posted by TatumsMom

Here's a link to be able to see what they look like in case anyone doesn't know (this site wouldn't let me copy the picture). Keep in mind I found a better deal on Ebay. http://www.beautyhabit.com/alora_large.html You just take the cap off and put the sticks in (they don't show the reed sticks on these pictures). It's good to flip the reeds every month or so to strengthen the scent.

Is that what you wanted to know? It may have been misleading if you were looking at a picture also that didn't show the reeds.

Like I said, they are pricey BUT the amount of fragrance (24/7) that you get from these compared to how many candles you'd go through to get that..... I think it's worth it. So many places are coming out with the reed diffusers now. I do really like the Pottery Barn one I got but the Alora is my absolute favorite!! It's one of the only treats I allow myself to splurge on (got my latest one for Christmas from my husband - but purchased by me of course ).

How long does each diffuser last? Any scents that you recommend?

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by ashley809

How long does each diffuser last? Any scents that you recommend?

The one I always get is the 16 oz. which lasts, if I remember correctly, right at a year. I got my first one at our housewarming party in November and replaced it at Christmas I think. On other sites (for other fragance brands), I've seen where they say that the 8 oz. ones last 10 weeks but I don't think that's correct. I have a little tiny one from a fundraiser that's probably less than 8 oz. and have had it for months!

My very favorite Alora fragrance is the one called "Uno". The Alora site says:
uno. The sweetest fragrance in our collection, uno is a feminine mix of muguet, sandalwood, musk and lemon.
I think it smells just like tuberose which I absolutely love. Maybe it's the sandalwood that makes it smell like tuberose, don't know. But if you're cautious, I don't think it's "overpoweringly sweet" - besides, sandlewood is not what I'd call "sweet". Not like some flowery candles that I can't stand.... I'm not much of a sweet fragrance person.

My other favorite which I have in our bedroom right now is "Tre". The site says:
tre. Ideal in the kitchen, tre is a warm fragrance composed of orange, mandarin, vanilla and amber.
Those are the only ones that I've smelled personally so I can't give an opinion on any other fragrance.

Now that I've read those fragrance descriptions again, I think it's the sandlewood in the Uno and the amber and vanilla in the Tre that draw me to them.

I can tell you that I get compliments on the fragrances every time someone new comes in my house and even sometimes from the same people. I used to do the same thing at my best friend's house. She first had the Uno and I would purposely walk through that room just to smell the diffuser. Fell in love with it and had to have one (now several) in my new house!

If you decide to get either of these fragrances and really hate them, we could possibly make a deal for me to take them off of your hands. I don't need any new ones right this moment but I think if you seal it back up, it would stay good. Keep that in mind.

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by kelkiss5

I love using yankee candles,for the largest 1 here they cost 17 pounds, I think that calculates to about 30 dollars. What price do they cost in the states. I betcha they cost half the price, id be interested to know.

The Yankee Candle website says these prices:
22 oz. $22.99
14.5 oz. $19.99
3.7 oz. $9.99
reed diffuser $19.99

It's been so long since I've bought one but that sounds like about what I've seen them in stores.

[kelkiss5]

Thanks tatumsmaum.
I find that when I have visited America that I can get some products there for half the price i pay here.
My brother in law goes shopping about 4 times a year to the outlet shops in New York, he always gets some real bargains.

[ashley809]

Originally Posted by TatumsMom

The one I always get is the 16 oz. which lasts, if I remember correctly, right at a year. I got my first one at our housewarming party in November and replaced it at Christmas I think. On other sites (for other fragance brands), I've seen where they say that the 8 oz. ones last 10 weeks but I don't think that's correct. I have a little tiny one from a fundraiser that's probably less than 8 oz. and have had it for months!

My very favorite Alora fragrance is the one called "Uno". The Alora site says:
uno. The sweetest fragrance in our collection, uno is a feminine mix of muguet, sandalwood, musk and lemon.
I think it smells just like tuberose which I absolutely love. Maybe it's the sandalwood that makes it smell like tuberose, don't know. But if you're cautious, I don't think it's "overpoweringly sweet" - besides, sandlewood is not what I'd call "sweet". Not like some flowery candles that I can't stand.... I'm not much of a sweet fragrance person.

My other favorite which I have in our bedroom right now is "Tre". The site says:
tre. Ideal in the kitchen, tre is a warm fragrance composed of orange, mandarin, vanilla and amber.
Those are the only ones that I've smelled personally so I can't give an opinion on any other fragrance.

Now that I've read those fragrance descriptions again, I think it's the sandlewood in the Uno and the amber and vanilla in the Tre that draw me to them.

I can tell you that I get compliments on the fragrances every time someone new comes in my house and even sometimes from the same people. I used to do the same thing at my best friend's house. She first had the Uno and I would purposely walk through that room just to smell the diffuser. Fell in love with it and had to have one (now several) in my new house!

If you decide to get either of these fragrances and really hate them, we could possibly make a deal for me to take them off of your hands. I don't need any new ones right this moment but I think if you seal it back up, it would stay good. Keep that in mind.

I think $80 is a great deal if they last a year! The TRE scent sounds like something I would LOVE. I will try them! THANKS!

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by ashley809

I think $80 is a great deal if they last a year! The TRE scent sounds like something I would LOVE. I will try them! THANKS!

Let me know how you like it! I still think $80 is a big splurge to just satisfy your sense of smell but hey.... a girl's gotta splurge on something! Be sure to look on Ebay.... I got a better deal from there when I bought some at Christmas. Never know what you'll find. If you don't find any on Ebay, this is where I've bought them before..... http://www.beautyhabit.com/alora_large.html I think maybe their shipping cost was cheap or something.... don't remember.

I couldn't resist.... I did a quick search on Ebay and found this 8 oz. one which would normally be $50 plus tax and shipping. The Ebay seller is asking $39..... http://cgi.ebay.com/ALORA-AMBIANCE-T...QQcmdZViewItem. You need to compare their shipping cost to the others but it might be good. Keep in mind that's the 8 oz., not the 16 oz. Might be worth it to try the scent out.

[StewiesMom]

I use the Air Wick things that you plug in. I LOVE the clean linen scent. My boyfriend has the vanilla all over his house. I've also tried the berry; it is good, but its my least fave.

[red98vett]

Angie...I have a Pier 1 near me - is that where you buy the diffusers ?? and do they have like 'starter' kits ??? they sound fantastic...I've been reading up on them today ...I have to be careful what I use in my house and these sound perfect....how expensive are they ??

[Zoey's Momma]

febreeze noticables.

[Yorkiedaze]

I just buy the warming plate for 5 dollars each, put a jar with whatever fragrance candle in it and let it melt. Lasts forever and I don't turn off the plates unless we are going somewhere for a couple of days or more. Right now I have the cucumber and sage scent candles. Smells wonderful!

[ashley809]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I just buy the warming plate for 5 dollars each, put a jar with whatever fragrance candle in it and let it melt. Lasts forever and I don't turn off the plates unless we are going somewhere for a couple of days or more. Right now I have the cucumber and sage scent candles. Smells wonderful!

I LOVE cucumber in the spring and summer months. Cucumber Melon especially. YUM!

[YorkieRose]

I use a small electric crock pot filled with Apple Cinnamon liquid pot-pourrie from Walmart $2.97 and one of those small apple wax candles put in the liquid..it makes the liquid last twice as long...it is turned on warm and needs refilling by 1/3 to 1/2 about every 7 or 8 days, I do not have it on all day..usually about 6 hrs....in the bathrooms I used the apple cinnamon plu-ins...my entire house smells like an apple pie.

[Peters]

im going to get that yankee diffuser i should have got it when we went last time. i usually always have a candle going but im usually always here .

[Catrina]

anything from bath and body works!