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We've found the secret to a fresh-smelling car — and it's not a cardboard paper tree
Is your home away from home getting a little ... stinky? We all deal with unpleasant odors in the car, whether they're left over from carryout meals, a wet dog, sporty kids or yourself, post-workout. These smells tend to stick around — even the most overpowering cardboard fresheners can't compete with such tenacious traces of stench. Thankfully, we've found a modern solution that's both visually and aromatically pleasing — and it's made of wood: the Drift Car Air Freshener. It's just $13 for a starter kit, and it'll revolutionize your driving experience and make the perfect stocking stuffer for that special someone who treats their car like their own personal chariot.
Treat your nostrils to the signature scents of the Pacific Coast Highway in the Grove starter pack: mountain greens, citrus, vanilla and good vibes.
Style meets scent
Drift Car Air Fresheners were made with both design and deodorization in mind, mixing sophisticated style with elevated scents such as Amber and Teak. Unlike the typical cardboard paper tree dangling from the rearview mirror, these elegant bits of real wood blend in with your interior, clipping onto your visor to provide unobtrusive, unparalleled luxe fragrance.
Each freshener is crafted from sustainably sourced alder wood from right here in the United States. Made with natural essential and fragrance oils, they're free of harsh chemicals and additives. As the brand pledges: "Looks good, smells good, all good!"
The Amber scent is a treat for your senses, inspired by "golden moments after a fresh rainstorm, intimate candlelit dinners and new rituals for self-care." You'll smell rain, lavender and, of course, amber.
Easy to use
How does the Drift Car Air Freshener work? Well, it's simple: Each wood block is soaked in natural essential and fragrance oils, exuding scent as soon as you open the bag. To get started, attach the metal clip to your car's visor so the ledge faces down when closed. Then, open one side of the bag until the scent dissipates and there is no visible oil on the wood's surface. Finally, attach the scent block to the clip — it'll magnetically snap in. And that's it! You'll have a month of refreshing scent from each block, and then you can just replace with a refill pack. Be sure to keep your starter kit's visor clip, though — refill packs don't include new ones.
The reviews are scent-sational
Hundreds of reviewers rave about the quality scents and stylish look of these wooden wonders.
"Smells amazing," marveled an Amazon shopper. "My car smelled like old socks, but not anymore! This product fixed the problem in moments."
"Love this air freshener. It smells great and isn’t overwhelming like other ones that I’ve purchased," shared another five-star reviewer, also noting that "I’ve had it for about a month and the smell has dissipated, but it does still have a faint smell, which is all I really need." Pretty amazing, since they're meant to be refilled after a month!
Another shopper shared, "I like that the car air freshener clips to your car's visor. No more blocking the air vents, which is crucial in Texas when it's 110 degrees in the shade. The scent also lasts a long time and is not overpowering."
Some shoppers even use them in the house (we should note, that's not their intended use — but it sure is innovative): "The aroma lasts a long time when you position this item in the house," said one. "I got many compliments on how good my house smelled. Use them in the car, but get a few for the house too."
A similarly creative reviewer added, "It is awesome. Fantastic scent, pleasant but not overpowering, and aesthetically appealing. Ordering for rooms all over the house."
The crisp Teak scent features hints of fresh tobacco leaf, teakwood and musk.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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