Best Oil Diffusers Australia (Reviews + Ratings)

Looking to scent your home safely? Improve your mood? Relieve stress?  Or just generally promote a healthier office/home environment? Oil diffusers are the answer. 

There is a lot of buzz surrounding oil diffusers and aromatherapy, and for good reason.

The oils that are released and suffused into the air, are filled with health-promoting ingredients that interact with the brain and nervous system to improve your mood and health.

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It is the best way to create a soothing environment to get a sound night sleep, relieve tension and stress and stimulate endorphins, resulting in a healthier, happier you.

It is important, however, that you use good quality devices, which is why we have compiled a list of the best oil diffusers for your home or work space. 

Best Oil Diffusers

1. ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser

  • Large 500ml multi-purpose
  • Seven multi-coloured LED's
  • Auto-shut off feature

An oil diffuser can benefit your body and spirit in many ways. The ASAKUKI essential oil diffuser is a large 500ml multi-purpose ultrasonic vaporiser, humidifier, nebuliser, deodoriser and aromatherapy base.


Used as an aromatherapy diffuser with essential oils it fills the room with aromas to soothe or re-energise.


As a humidifier, it moistens the air and reduces the dryness of one's sin and relieves the nasal passages from respiratory discomfort and breathing difficulties – an excellent solution for children's bedrooms when they have a cold.


Add a medicated oil such as eucalyptus or menthol and the effect is even better. The humidifier also assists in protecting the family from allergens, dust and other micro-particles and organisms.


Nasty odours from cooking or smoking can also be removed by this appliance. The diffuser features an easy to clean 500ml tank which lasts for long periods before needing to be refilled.


The tank has an auto shut-off mode when the water level runs low. There are seven coloured LED lights (with settings) for mood as well as two mist settings.


It is a quiet machine with either continuous mode or a timer for operation up to 180 minutes in one-hour increments.


Made from child-safe PP materials (the same that is used in baby’s bottles) the diffuser is safe to use everywhere in the home.


2. Crush On Life Essential Diffuser

  • Attractive woodgrain finish
  • Multiple LED mood lights
  • 550ml, up to 20 hours of use

With an attractive woodgrain finish and optional colour-changing LED light for mood, the essential oil ultrasonic diffuser from Crush On Life is a great buy for a child’s bedroom, office or family living space.


Oil diffusers are a popular way to de-stress by using the aroma of your favourite essential oils to create an atmosphere which either relaxes or re-energises.


They’re also used to soothe respiratory irritation and difficulties arising from dry air or having a cold - using medicated oils in the diffuser/vaporiser goes a long way to unblock congested airways. And deodorising is another popular use.


This ultrasonic diffuser features all the benefits described by using a new generation ultrasonic vibrator and other electronic components to create a device which is quiet and produces a high level of mist from a large 550ml water tank.


The tank will support use for up to 20 hours of continuous mist mode. Or you can set the timer for the unit to between 1, 3 or 6 hours. If the water level runs too ow there is an auto-off switch.


The seven colours of light from the LED light within the unit can be set to change or to stay on the one colour, or to be off. They can also be set to Bright or Dim mode.


3. LOTUS Oil Diffuser

  • 250ml, up to 10 hours use
  • Multiple mist modes
  • Includes six oils free

With a set of six essential oils included with purchase, the ultrasonic aromatherapy diffuser from LOTUS is an attractive and compact addition to a bedroom, office or other space where you’d like to be soothed, energised, sleep, breathe more easily or otherwise enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy.


Made from safe PP and ABS plastics the diffuser has a tank capacity of 250ml and will last up to 10 hours on normal mist mode.


There is a Low Mist mode (15-30ml/h) and a High Mist mode (30-50ml/h) to choose from. The tank has a low water level auto shut-off feature.


And there is a timer switch to set the operating time to 1,2 or 3 hours or simply ON until it shuts off or you turn it off manually.


The diffuser also features a light which can be useful in a child’s room at night or to create a soothing environment.


It measures 168*96mm and only weighs 330gg so is easily placed on a desk, side table, shelf etc. The oils supplied with purchase are genuine essential oils so should be handled with care. They are: Lavender, Jasmine, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Peppermint, and Lemongrass.


All essential oils have different and unique therapeutic effects which are described on the bottles. Using medicated oils such as Eucalyptus, for example, will aid with nasal congestion.


4. ASAKUKI Smart-WiFi Oil Diffuser

  • Smartphone app control
  • Multi LED colours/sequences
  • 500ml, up to 16 hours use
  • Doesn't work with 5GHz WiFi

ASAKUKI has released an alternative to their other essential oil diffuser and brought it into the smart home by WiFi enabling it to pair up with your Smartphone. It’s also compatible with Amazon Echo and Alexa.


The automated remote-control feature aside for the moment lets look at the device itself first.


This diffuser is a multi-function appliance which is also an ultrasonic vaporiser, humidifier, nebuliser, deodoriser and aromatherapy base.


Used as a humidifier (with or without essential oils) it moistens the air and reduces the dryness of one’s skin as well as relieving the nasal passages from respiratory distress and breathing difficulties.


Add a medicated oil such as eucalyptus or menthol and you have an excellent solution for children’s bedrooms when they have a cold or if they suffer from asthma. 


Nasty odours from cooking or smoking can also be covered up by using essential oils to the diffuser and placing it near the source.


The diffuser has a large 500ml tank which lasts for up to 16 hours before needing to be refilled.


The tank is easy to clean and features an auto shut-off mode when the water level runs low.


There are seven coloured LED lights (with settings) for mood as well as two mist settings. It is a quiet machine with either continuous mode or a timer for operation up to eight scheduled times or 8 countdown timers.


Made from child-safe PP materials (the same that is used in baby’s bottles) the diffuser is safe to use everywhere in the home.


The WiFi pairing to your smartphone or tablet is easy: simply download the eWeLink on to your device and you’re ready to go. You can turn the diffuser on and off and modify its mode setting.


You can also ask Alexa to do it for you. Note that the app is only compatible with 2.4GHz network, not 5GHz.


5. Foladion 1000ml Aroma Oil Diffuser

  • Up to 18 hours of use
  • Timer mode (1,3 or 6)
  • 15 lightning modes / 7 colours

With a super large 1000ml water tank, the ultrasonic essential oil diffuser from Foladion will last all night and longer. In fact, it will last up to 18 hours before needing a refill.


The timer allows you to set it up for operation for 1,3, 6 hours or continuous modes. And if the water level falls too low for safety the unit will shut itself off automatically.


The unit can produce up to 75ml of mist per hour at the highest setting. The diffuser features an attractive design to fit in with the décor of ay home or office space.


Measuring 20*20*19cm and weighing 848g it fits comfortably on a side table or bookcase.


It has a choice of 15 lighting modes: 7 different colours in Bright or Dim, emanating a soft comforting light suitable for a child’s bedroom as a night light.


The benefits of a diffuser/humidifier lie in the fact that it moistens the air and therefore soothes dry skin and aids respiratory difficulties and nasal congestion.


Asthma sufferers gain many benefits by sleeping with vaporisers on. And adding medicated essential oils like Eucalyptus and Menthol increases the therapeutic effects when a family member has a cold. 


Verdict

Choosing an oil diffuser can be a tricky task. If you've ever looked to Amazon or eBay to buy one, you'll see hundreds of listings each claiming to be the best, all offering similar features. It can be confusing as to which one to trust. 


That's why we've done the hard work and gone through and chosen our five top picks for 2020 to help you choose the best oil diffuser for multiple use cases.


Whether you want to control your diffuser via your smartphone from the other side of the room or simply want something that can last up to 20 hours, you've got a range of different options. 

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Last Updated: December 2, 2021 by Rhys