While scented candles are ubiquitous in the world of home fragrance, the best reed diffusers bring just as beautiful of an ambiance to your space. Unlike run-of-the-mill air fresheners, this fragrance category uses rattan reeds to revitalize the air, diffusing an elixir of essential oils that are more often than not housed in artfully designed glass bottles. We think the reeds themselves can even resemble flower stems in a bouquet, acting as an extension of home decor.

Scent is subjective, but we’re confident that we’ve found the best of the bunch to make your home smell—and look—luxe. From best-selling cedarwood to orange blossom sets, browse our favorite reed diffusers below to find the next signature scent for your home.

Our Top Picks for the Best Reed Diffusers:

• An All-Around Favorite Reed Diffuser: Diptyque Baies Reed Diffuser, $110
• A Garden-Inspired Scent: Glasshouse Fragrance Velvet Rhapsody Diffuser, $60
• For Vintage Appeal: Harlem Candle Company Langston Reed Diffuser, $52
• The Show-Stopper: L’Objet Ruan Hoffmann Collection Diffuser Set, $280

Notes: Rose, blackcurrent

“Diptyque’s Baies is one of those scents with household recognition, like Santal 33, that you can refer to on a ‘first name only’ basis and people will know exactly what you’re talking about,” says associate commerce director Lori Keong. After testing the fragrance in reed diffuser form for Scent Week, she told us it’s a great way to have the scent coursing through your home on a regular basis without the overpowering feel of an air freshener or the transience of a candle burning. “Baies, with its notes of berries (per the name) and rose, always smells to me like a fruity dessert or a freshly poured tea, which unfurls in your apartment to lightly cover up the scent of fridge rot,dust,any other foul interior smells,” she adds. “If you’re careful about how many reeds you place in there—my max is three for my ~400 square foot apartment—it will diffuse scent gently without causing any headaches.”

Notes: Peony, red apple, jasmine, rose, gillyflower, blush suede

If you’re someone who is drawn to the aroma of linens straight out of the washer and dryer, Jo Malone’s reed diffuser is for you. “I liken this set to the smell of clean laundry thanks to the light, fresh scent,” says senior commerce editor Nashia Baker. “The jar is simple and streamlined with just a neutral brand label on the side of it, making it perfect for a minimalist space.”

Notes: Orange, yuzu, violet leaf, lemon, bergamot, water lily, floral aquatic, amber, musk, wood, jasmine

Picture a trip through a tranquil garden just after a rain shower—that’s exactly what the scents in this diffuser mirror. Baker is especially fond of the wood and water lily notes that remind her of the great outdoors. She adds that this scent is particularly light, which is ideal for those who are sensitive to fragrance.

Notes: Leather, tobacco, clove, vanilla, amber, jasmine, and sandalwood

Inspired by jazz poet Langston Hughes, this reed diffuser is made to transport you back to the Harlem Renaissance with notes that mirror the legend’s everyday life—like leather to resemble his favorite vintage armchair. “This moody fragrance makes me feel like I should be in a speakeasy instead of my home,” Baker says. “While it has a blend of earthy tobacco scents, the jasmine notes stand out to me most to leave my space with a hint of floral fragrance.” Scents aside, the reed sticks and jar speak to Art Deco design that thrived during this time period. Case in point: the bold jewel tones and geometric patterning.

Notes: Vetiver, citrus, tomato leaves

Looking for endless compliments on your home’s fragrance? Commerce editor Audrey Lee recommends this must-have scent diffuser. “The show-stopping vessel and striking blue reeds blend in seamlessly with more modern decor but at the same time the luxurious gilded accents give it an almost vintage feel,” she says. “The scent pairing makes an equally big statement. Its prominent vetiver notes have a spicy aroma that lingers in your senses and creates an air of mystery in your space.”

Notes: Green fig leaf, bergamot, cardamom, fig water, geranium, ylang ylang, maraschino cherry, clove, cedarwood, musk

“I am most drawn to fruity fragrances in my space, so when I saw P.F. Candle Co. had a smoked cherry scent, I knew I had to try it,” Baker says. Described as a “whiskey-tinged maraschino cherry,” this diffuser definitely delivers on its promise. Baker says she feels like she is ready to sip an Old-Fashioned with this exact garnish every time the aroma illuminates her space. What’s more, the deep-red bottle looks like that of a high-end perfume to spritz day in and day out.

Notes: Korean pine, juniper, bergamot, ivy, magnolia, freesia, mimosa, smoked aged wood, upcycled cedarwood, Hanji, incense

While Lee says Elorea’s scent innovations always "surprise and delight,” the brand’s Baekja diffuser is a particular standout. “I’m specifically drawn to Hanok—which smells like a fresh take on a bergamot scent (one of my favorite notes in the fragrance world),” says Lee. “It’s clean, minimal, and super mellow.”

Notes: Sandalwood, vetiver, cardamom, iris

Mixed with a blend of sandalwood and leather, this earthy set lives up to its name as a crowd pleaser. “I’m usually not drawn to pure musky scents, but this scent might have changed my mind,” says Baker. “Notes of amber and green cardamom are the winning pair for me, as it gives the large rooms in my home a warm ambiance.”

Notes: Lily of the valley, syringa, light and musky woods

While there’s likely no such thing as a “traditional” fragrance out there to fit everyone’s preferences, we’d say that the Maison Francis Kurkdjian is as close as it gets. “This diffuser from MFK is so classic,” says Lee. “The scent is a fresh blend of woody and floral notes that reminds me of checking into a five-star hotel or shopping at a luxury boutique.” With a porcelain fragrance diffuser design, it gets even more polish.