Essential oil diffusers have become a popular tool in creating a calming and peaceful space, especially for people who enjoy the effects that certain scents have on our bodies and minds. Ironically, many of these diffusers can themselves become a source of stress because they simply focus on one aspect of the experience. The simplest ones don’t require much in terms of use, but they often leave it to natural breezes and winds to carry the scent around the room, which doesn’t always work as you might hope. This often leads to overpowering scents that can irritate the nose and cause more stress than it relieves. In contrast, this sleek aroma diffuser simplifies things so that you can have a stress-free experience from the moment you use it to the time you have to clean it.
Designer: Ryota Yokozeki
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Right out of the box, the WEEK END Aroma Diffuser looks nothing like your typical home device, whether those powered by candles, electricity, or Mother Nature itself. The luster of the metallic base immediately catches one’s eyes, but its smooth and unadorned surface doesn’t distract, nor does it cause a spike in emotions. The ceramic plate on top that acts as a filter forms a subtle contrast with that metal base, ensuring that your eyes don’t jump around between the two. It’s a simple and almost uncomplicated design that almost makes the diffuser go unnoticed, which is exactly the goal of this gentle companion.
That simple design belies the battery-powered fan inside, which some might take as a point against it. What this fan does is leave nothing to chance and offers you an even aroma that won’t make the scent overpowering in a single spot. Simply pressing and holding the edge of the base for a second turns on the fan, creating a soft breeze that flows from the gap between the base and the porcelain filter. Another press will switch it to an intermittent mode, where it will turn itself on and off again every three minutes. The next press will turn off the diffuser, and a helpful LED indicator removes the stress of trying to guess whether it’s on or off.
That ceramic plate is an important part of that stress-free experience as well. Handcrafted by artisans from Hida, Japan, using traditional kilns, the porcelain acts as a beautiful base to hold your favorite scented oils. It’s easy to clean with just water as well, so you won’t have to stress about the maintenance of your diffuser either.
With a rechargeable battery that charges over USB-C, this aroma diffuser can last up to two weeks in intermittent mode before you need to plug it in again. That means you can put it anywhere you want or need it, rather than worrying about having to position it near a wall socket or changing batteries every so often. And it will look good wherever you place it, whether in the center of the room on a coffee table or off to the side on a shelf. Subtly beautiful and gentle, this aroma diffuser distills the experience down to its essentials to take away your stress and worry every step of the way.
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