Car Vent Air Fresheners

A vent freshener clips onto an air vent and uses the airflow to carry the scent, so it smells strongest with the fan on. Here that means Little Joe vent clips, alongside AIRED. 10ml diffuser oils from New Car to Rhubarb & Custard, and the rechargeable AIRED. Aura diffuser to use them in.

How to choose

• Clip or oil: a Little Joe clips on and needs nothing else. AIRED. oils need a diffuser but let you change scent whenever you like. For a freshener that stays out of sight, see Under-Seat & Can Air Fresheners.
• Scent: sweet (Cookie Dough, Parma Violets, Rainbow Drops), fresh (City Linen, Ocean Drift, Lavender) or aftershave-style. AIRED. Mystery Scent picks one at random.
• Clip too strong? Move it to a vent you use less, or turn the fan down.

Good to know

• Scented oil can mark the dashboard and trim: fill a diffuser outside the car and wipe any drips straight away.
• If the vents themselves smell musty, the problem is in the air-con: use one of the Air-Con Sanitisers.

How can I deodorise my car air vents?

Find the source first. A musty smell that comes out with the airflow needs an air-con sanitiser, because a freshener only covers it up. Once the air smells clean, a vent clip or diffuser adds the scent you want.

Related: Air Fresheners & Odour Control, Hanging Air Fresheners, Car Perfumes, Spray Air Fresheners, Under-Seat & Can Air Fresheners. Popular brands here: AIRED., Little Joe.