Diffuser – (Solum Lux Merus) Premium Wooden & Glass Important Oil Nebulizer – Skilled Grade Waterless Diffuser – No Warmth No Plastics

Stylish, functional, built to last
I spent a great deal of time looking for a good quality diffuser, and have spent a great deal of time since purchasing this and using it with a variety of different oils (not brands, just different oils from the same brand).Pros:DurabilityEase to cleanDiffusion of scentSizeAppearanceNoiseCons:Timer settingsFirst, cons: Despite the extensive list of pros, the inability to have more than one setting option is an inconvenience. Research does indicate that the on for x time, off for x time does allow one to best benefit from the oils. Still, I would have like variety myself. It doesn’t detour from the overall capabilities or power of this diffuser, though.The pros are truly what make this device worth the pretty penny it costs. In the year that I have had this, I have never had it not work, malfunction, hiccup, etc. The only times I noticed an issue with oil diffusion was due to the glass bottle needing a cleaning. I did, in error a few times, use thicker resin oils when I first got this, because I was newer in oil diffusion. Oils like Amyris will always have trouble being diffused, and despite its power, this diffuser just can’t do those. This is called out though on the device, I just overlooked it. Despite this, once I thoroughly cleaned the bottle, it diffused the next blend with no issues, lingering scent of either the previous oils or alcohol at all. I did have to replace the bottle recently, but’s that’s because I dropped it, not a fault of the product. I have read reviews regarding the motor, but despite quite consistent use, there has been no hesitation with this, at all.Cleaning is a breeze: I put both the top and the bottle in a cup, pour 99% isopropyl in the bottle, and enough in the cup to fully cover the bottle top, and let it sit for a few hours (or 24 for a full cleaning), then empty and let air dry. Important note: alcohol does linger in the little tubes at the bottom of the bottle, so be sure to let the bottle fully dry before using it. No scrubbing, swabbing, cleaning small corners, etc. Pour, soak, empty, air dry. Hardest part of that is waiting for it to dry.The bedroom this diffuser sits in is roughly 8’ x 10’, so I have it sitting in a corner facing into the room. 99% of the time, I will run it on it’s lowest setting, to prolong the oil in the bottle. Despite this, it takes less than 30 seconds for the entire room to smell like whatever I want it to: peppermint, lavender, chamomile, davana, orange, blends, single, whatever I diffuse, I never have any issues with it not filling the room. During the day while I work, during the night while I sleep. Day or night, this little machine runs at least 5 times a week, and works like the first day it came home. No fans needed to help it (doesn’t stop me from doing this from time to time).This is perfectly sized, not too clunky to get in the way, not too small to miss, it has a delightful appearance that looks like a fine décor item. This particular style intrigued me with its dark rounded base design and delicately entwined bottle interior. The various options allow you to pick a style that fits with many themes in a room.Noise level depends on the intensity of the diffuser. Since I use the lowest setting, the noise is fairly low, and can be drowned out by a fan very easily. I would describe it like a low brown noise. Because I personally have it next to the bed, I notice it easily, but if placed further away, it would be harder to hear. It does vibrate while in use, but with the rubber backing on the base, the diffuser doesn’t move, even on a smooth wooden nightstand.Keep in mind that the description does indicate that poor quality oils, carrier oils, and thick oils will not work well with this, so it is important that the brands you use are of good quality, and that you are only using essential oils that are not super thick. Proper cleaning and good oils will allow you to run this delightful diffuser for years to come.

Fantastic Diffuser
A little bit of background: I came to essential oils primarily as a way to combat allergies years back. I’ve tried a little of everything from the electric diffusers you can buy at your grocery store to this one, my favorite ever home diffuser. I’ve used it for several months now and am overall very pleased with its form and function.ProsThe diffuser does an excellent job or permeating a room with scent. I use it every evening when I’m going to bed and am considering a second for the living room this fall.It has a solid choice of settings to allow you to lightly scent a room or fill it with fragrance. This is especially helpful when I’m not feeling well and want to fill the room quickly with scent.It is extremely easy to clean and care for. A little alcohol has been all that is needed.It seems sturdy and like it will last a while. The base is heavy and solid. The glass isn’t nearly as fragile as I was afraid it would be. I’ll be keeping it out of reach of children and pets but I don’t feel a need to handle it with kid gloves when I’m cleaning it.This diffuser is absolutely beautiful! While that wouldn’t be important if it didn’t perform well, it does and so it is.ConsThe diffuser makes an audible sound that is fairly high pitched. In all fairness, I’m pretty sensitive to sound and it is very possible this wouldn’t bother anyone else. I’ve resolved the issue by placing the diffuser across the room and using a sound machine when the diffuser is running. NOTE: the pitch changes with the intensity level so it is very possible to find a sound and diffusion level that you’re content with.The documentation with the diffuser mentions a limit of three consecutive hours of use. That can be difficult as there is no timer built into the device. I resolved it with a Belkin Conserve Socket F7C009q Energy-Saving Outlet but you could easily do so with a cheap lamp timer from your local hardware store. My parents have the same diffuser and use a timer we used to use for Christmas lights. Works out beautifully.All in all this is a great diffuser that will cover larger areas. I have and will continue to recommend it to others.