Which Fragrance For The Car Is Better: Varieties, Advantages, Disadvantages, How To Choose The Right Smell, Photo

2024 Author: Bailey Albertson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 12:53

How to choose a pleasant car scent

For many years, cars have not seen standard herringbone fragrances, which at one time were practically the only possible way to give the interior a pleasant smell. Now the eyes run up from a huge amount of funds. What flavoring agent is better for the car, how to choose the scent, and does “more expensive” always mean “better”? Let's look at the main assortment and weigh the pros and cons of each type.

Types of car air fresheners

The type of flavoring agent determines its effectiveness, odor intensity and service life.

Paper (cardboard)

The "Christmas tree" familiar to us belongs to this category. Such flavors are a figurine cut from tightly pressed paper or cardboard. It is saturated with an aromatic mixture and thus exudes aroma. The advantages of paper flavors are:

• affordable price. One such "stink" can be bought for only 20-30 rubles;
• reliable packaging. These flavors are supplied in plastic bags that retain their scent well over time. You can buy a pack of different fragrances at once and not worry that they will fizzle out;
• variety of smells. Now you can buy cardboard flavors with a variety of flavors - from black charcoal to bright citrus;
• the largest selection of shapes and colors. The traditional “Christmas tree” has already been removed from the pedestal by various original flavors. Many people choose cardboard with a logo or motto. There are flavors with neutral images. You can often come across dirty images or inscriptions.

The disadvantages include a strong chemical aroma. In order for the smell from the cardboard to be felt for a long enough time, manufacturers often saturate their products with an overly powerful flavoring agent. When choosing this type, you should pay special attention to the fact that the smell is not cloying, does not cause dizziness or migraines (and this often happens with "Christmas trees").

Cardboard flavors can even be a promotional item

Liquid

Liquid fragrances are a small bottle with a lid that contains a fragrance mixture. Special holes have been made in the upper part. The size of most flavors can be adjusted by turning the lid. They are responsible for evaporating the aromatic mixture. Accordingly, the larger the holes, the faster the flavor is consumed and the more intense the flavor.

The range of aromas of such "stinkers" is also very large. Most of the smells, however, are fairly natural. However, due to its specific shape, the liquid may spill out of the bottle on uneven roads.

The cost of such flavorings is on average 150 rubles, and they are enough for about a month.

The shape of the bottle of liquid fragrance can be absolutely any

Gel

Gel flavors are capable of producing the most uniform and pleasant scent. Inside the case, the user will find a special pad that needs to be pierced with a needle. The mixture will begin to slowly come out of it, falling on the sprayer.

On average, these flavors last for 2 months. Moreover, the larger the volume of the pad, the longer the product will work. Therefore, it is most advisable to immediately buy a large jar with Velcro and hide it under the seat.

Gel flavors have two significant drawbacks. The first is the price, which is on average 200–250 rubles. And the second - the gel tends to freeze at low temperatures. From this, the flavoring becomes completely useless. Russian motorists recommend using this type from April to September.

Gel flavors are most commonly supplied in round jars

Cretaceous

Chalk flavors are the most durable. The aromatic mixture in them is solid, and therefore evaporates more slowly, in the process exuding a pleasant light aroma. Chalk flavors are perfect for those who do not have strong unpleasant odors in the car. The product is stored in a special tin can, similar to a can. The user needs to open the package according to the instructions. Chalk flavor lasts 4-6 months after opening.

Among the advantages of such fragrances, it is worth noting not only a long service life, but also a variety of pleasant smells. Due to its consistency, chalk mixtures do not smell as "vigorous" as the same cardboard flavors, and do not smell like chemistry.

These accessories have two drawbacks - a rather weak smell and a high cost (about 500-600 rubles).

Chalk flavors are like small cans

How to choose a flavor

In order to choose the one that you need among all this variety of species, you need to pay attention to three key points: the type of flavoring agent, smell and manufacturer.

Smell

Traditionally, coniferous aromas are chosen in the car: fir, spruce, pine, juniper. Experts say that it is worth changing smells every season:

• in summer, it is best to choose fruit aromas;
• in autumn and winter - citrus and conifers;
• in spring - fresh flowers.

To improve concentration, psychologists recommend choosing sea aromas, and among invigorating ones, coffee and citruses are in the lead.

An important feature of a good car fragrance is that it shouldn't be intrusive. You will have to put up with this scent for at least a month (unless you want to throw out the "stink" sooner), so try to choose a scent that is not too "bright". For example, the rich aroma of jasmine can quickly get bored, but chamomile or blueberry can not.

You should not immediately abandon such unusual types as "Black Coal" or "Black Ice". They have a very pleasant, light, completely unobtrusive aroma, which is able to perfectly mask unpleasant odors and give freshness to the interior. The main advantage of such fragrances is their "impersonality". They will suit absolutely any car owner, and at the same time they do not get bored, unlike many bright scents. If you are in doubt about which scent to choose, pay attention to these.

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The choice of the type depends on various factors:

• cardboard flavors should be taken only if you do not have the opportunity to buy something better right now. As a long-term accessory, they are poorly suited because of the strong, intrusive, "chemical" smell;
• liquid fragrances should be taken only if you rarely drive off high-quality flat roads. Otherwise, there is a risk of spilling the fragrant liquid. Some drivers claim that it has a very caustic compound that spoils the interior plastic;
• gel flavors are a great choice. They have a rich, but not stuffy aroma and are able to block unpleasant odors in the cabin;
• chalk flavors are perfect for those who do not need to mask an unpleasant smell in the cabin. The aroma from the solid mixture can be called one of the most natural and pleasant.

Manufacturers

Currently, the most popular flavors from the following manufacturers:

• Eikosha (Japan, chalk);
• Carmate (Japan, gel);
• Car Fresh (America, cardboard);
• Areon (Bulgaria, various types).

Their products are distinguished by pleasant and mild aromas, long service life and safety.

A quality car air freshener is a great way to cheer yourself up on every trip. A well-chosen scent will help you concentrate, calm down and feel comfortable on the road.