★ SOSA Reed Diffusers for the Bedroom
A reed diffuser is the right first purchase for most bedrooms - and completely wrong for three kinds of buyer
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★★★★★
"First one I have ever bought. I expected to have to do something to it and there is genuinely nothing to do."
Evening Calm reed · first purchase
★★★★★
"PG room, no candles allowed and one plug point I need for my laptop. This was the only thing that fit."
Morning Freshness reed · PG room
★★★★★
"I put three reeds in instead of all eight and it is exactly right for a small bedroom."
Evening Calm reed · reed count
★★★★★
"Bought it, then realised my cupboard was the actual problem. Aired it out, then the reed made sense."
Evening Calm reed · honest advice
★★★★★
"Seven weeks on the 50ml in a small AC bedroom. About what they said it would be."
Evening Calm reed · longevity
★★★★★
"I wanted a timer, so I ended up with the Sukoon instead. Nobody tried to sell me the wrong thing."
SOSA Sukoon · timer
★★★★★
"First one I have ever bought. I expected to have to do something to it and there is genuinely nothing to do."
Evening Calm reed · first purchase
★★★★★
"PG room, no candles allowed and one plug point I need for my laptop. This was the only thing that fit."
Morning Freshness reed · PG room
★★★★★
"I put three reeds in instead of all eight and it is exactly right for a small bedroom."
Evening Calm reed · reed count
★★★★★
"Bought it, then realised my cupboard was the actual problem. Aired it out, then the reed made sense."
Evening Calm reed · honest advice
★★★★★
"Seven weeks on the 50ml in a small AC bedroom. About what they said it would be."
Evening Calm reed · longevity
★★★★★
"I wanted a timer, so I ended up with the Sukoon instead. Nobody tried to sell me the wrong thing."
SOSA Sukoon · timer
★ The first-reed shortlist
Evening Calm reedSoft and calm - lavender and chamomileView ₹799
Morning Freshness reedBright and clean - lemon, mint, eucalyptusView ₹749
SOSA SukoonIf you want a timer and a mood lightView ₹1,899
✓ A reed runs unattended with no flame and no plug, which is why it suits a rented room, a PG or a room you leave for ten hours a day ✓ A 50ml lasts 6 to 8 weeks and a 130ml lasts 14 to 18 weeks, depending on room size, airflow and how often you flip the reeds ✓ Made in India · independent, not affiliated with any hotel · a portion funds girl-child education
Founder Diaries · Home Fragrance Guides · Bedroom Buying Decisions
How does a reed diffuser actually work? By capillary action and evaporation. The rattan reeds draw oil up their length and the oil evaporates from the exposed part into the air, so the strength is set by how many reeds you use and how much air is moving in the room, not by any setting. Adding reeds makes it stronger and uses the bottle faster; taking one out makes it softer immediately. That is the whole mechanism, and it is why a reed cannot be turned off or scheduled.
Is a reed diffuser safe in a bedroom? Yes, with sensible handling. There is no flame and no electricity, which is exactly why reeds suit bedrooms, rented rooms and PGs where you cannot leave anything burning or plugged in. Keep the bottle out of reach of children and pets, stand it on a coaster because reed oil can mark polished wood, and do not put the oil on skin or ingest it. The SOSA reeds are alcohol-free and made in India, from ₹749.
See the Evening Calm reed Book a scenting plan
Facts verified 24 August 2026 against the live SOSA product pages: the SOSA Evening Calm reed diffuser is an alcohol-free reed diffuser of Himalayan lavender and chamomile, ₹799 for 50ml and ₹1,299 for 130ml. The SOSA Morning Freshness reed diffuser is Malabar lemon with peppermint and eucalyptus, ₹749 for 50ml and ₹1,249 for 130ml. Both product pages state that a 50ml lasts 6 to 8 weeks and a 130ml lasts 14 to 18 weeks depending on room size, airflow and how often the reeds are flipped, and both use no flame, no power and no water. A reed diffuser works by capillary action and passive evaporation, so its output is set by reed count and airflow; it cannot be switched off, scheduled or made to cover a large room. The SOSA Sukoon (₹1,899) is a 500ml ultrasonic cool-mist diffuser with a 7-colour mood light and a timer, running on water-based Hotel Collection fragrance from ₹299; it requires mains power, adds humidity to the room and needs its tank emptied and dried regularly. Reed oil and water-based ultrasonic fragrance are separate systems and are not interchangeable. SOSA makes no sleep, therapeutic or other health claim for any product, and fragrance works alongside airing and cleaning rather than instead of them. Scent enhances the ambience and perceived quality of a space; it works alongside proper ventilation and cleaning and is not a substitute for either, and SOSA makes no claim that fragrance alone influences a purchase decision. The hotel-inspired scents are SOSA's own original interpretations; SOSA is an independent brand and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any hotel named for reference. Coverage, fragrance usage and running cost depend on the space, settings and hours of use, and are confirmed on a consultation. Prices and availability are subject to change - see the live product pages.
This page is a yes or a no, not a hedge. For most bedrooms the answer is yes and the bottle costs under a thousand rupees. For three kinds of buyer the answer is a clear no, and we would rather say so than take the order. Here is how to tell which one you are in about two minutes.
Quick answers — read this first
Should I buy a reed diffuser for my bedroom? Yes, in most cases. A reed diffuser is passive: the oil climbs the reeds and evaporates into the room, so it runs continuously with no flame, no plug, no water and nothing to remember, which is exactly what a bedroom needs. Start with the SOSA Evening Calm reed at ₹799 for 50ml, which lasts 6 to 8 weeks depending on room size, airflow and how often you flip the reeds. Do not buy one if you want to change scent every fortnight, if you need to be able to switch the fragrance off or schedule it, or if the room's real problem is damp, an old mattress or a shoe pile - fragrance over an unclean smell gives you both at once.How does a reed diffuser actually work? By capillary action and evaporation. The rattan reeds draw oil up their length and the oil evaporates from the exposed part into the air, so the strength is set by how many reeds you use and how much air is moving in the room, not by any setting. Adding reeds makes it stronger and uses the bottle faster; taking one out makes it softer immediately. That is the whole mechanism, and it is why a reed cannot be turned off or scheduled.
Is a reed diffuser safe in a bedroom? Yes, with sensible handling. There is no flame and no electricity, which is exactly why reeds suit bedrooms, rented rooms and PGs where you cannot leave anything burning or plugged in. Keep the bottle out of reach of children and pets, stand it on a coaster because reed oil can mark polished wood, and do not put the oil on skin or ingest it. The SOSA reeds are alcohol-free and made in India, from ₹749.
The short answer
Short answer: yes, for most bedrooms. A reed diffuser runs continuously with no flame, no plug and nothing to remember, which is what a bedroom actually needs. Start with the SOSA Evening Calm reed at ₹799 for 50ml, lasting 6 to 8 weeks depending on room size, airflow and reed flips. Do not buy one if you want to change scent every fortnight, if you need to switch the scent off or schedule it, or if the room smells of damp, a mattress or shoes - those need cleaning, not fragrance.
The pick: the SOSA Evening Calm reed (₹799 for 50ml, ₹1,299 for 130ml) as the default first bottle, or Morning Freshness (₹749) if you would rather your room read bright and clean than soft.
Next step: tell us the size of your room and whether you want it soft or fresh, and we will name one bottle - ask us what suits your bedroom.
In this guide
A reed diffuser is a passive, always-on layer. That is its whole strength and its only real limitation, and those two facts decide the purchase between them.
The bedroom shortlist - tap any one
The default first reed
Evening Calm · from ₹799
If you want fresh, not soft
Morning Freshness · from ₹749
Not sure yet
Ask us what suits your bedroom
Straight answer
Should I actually buy a reed diffuser for my bedroom, or is it a waste of money?
Buy one, if you want fragrance in the room while nobody is doing anything about it. That is the honest case for a reed and it is a strong one. A reed diffuser is passive: the oil climbs the rattan by capillary action and evaporates from the exposed length, so it works continuously with no flame, no plug, no water and nothing to remember. You put it on the chest of drawers, you flip the reeds every week or two, and the room simply smells the same on Tuesday as it did on Sunday. In a bedroom, which you leave for ten hours and come back to, that consistency is the entire product. The default is the SOSA Evening Calm reed at ₹799 for 50ml, Himalayan lavender with chamomile, because soft and low is what suits a room you sleep in. If you would rather the room read bright and clean, Morning Freshness at ₹749 is Malabar lemon with peppermint and eucalyptus. A 50ml lasts 6 to 8 weeks and a 130ml 14 to 18 weeks, depending on room size, airflow and how often you flip the reeds, so a small bottle is roughly a season. Now the part most shops skip. Do not buy a reed if any of these is true of you. If you want a different fragrance every fortnight, a reed is the wrong format, because you have committed six to eight weeks to one bottle the moment you fill it. If you need to be able to switch the scent off, or run it only between nine and eleven at night, a reed cannot do either, and the SOSA Sukoon at ₹1,899 with its timer is the honest answer instead. And if your bedroom smells of damp, an old mattress, unwashed bedding or a pile of shoes, put the money into airing, laundry and a clean-out first, because fragrance over an unclean smell gives you both at once and costs you the bottle. A portion of every order supports girl-child education through Nanhi Kali.
Yes, if you want continuous scent with no flame and no plug: Evening Calm ₹799 for 50ml, 6 to 8 weeks. No, if you want to change scent every fortnight, need to switch it off or schedule it, or the room actually smells of damp or a shoe pile.
The default first purchase is the SOSA Evening Calm reed - Himalayan lavender and chamomile, alcohol-free, no flame and no plug. ₹799 for 50ml lasting 6 to 8 weeks, or ₹1,299 for 130ml lasting 14 to 18 weeks, depending on room size, airflow and how often you flip the reeds. Start with three reeds, not the whole pack.
See the Evening Calm reed ₹799 Shop the bedroom edit
If the answer is yes
Two bottles cover almost every first purchase, and the choice is taste
If the answer is yes, this is what to buy
If you have worked through the list above and landed on yes, the purchase is small and simple. Two reeds cover the vast majority of first-time bedroom buyers, and the difference between them is what you want the room to feel like rather than which one is better.
The default first reed for a bedroom
Evening Calm reed diffuser
Himalayan lavender with chamomile - soft, powdery and low, with nothing sharp at the top of it. The right shape of fragrance for a room you sleep in. 50ml ₹799 lasting 6 to 8 weeks, 130ml ₹1,299 lasting 14 to 18 weeks, depending on room size, airflow and how often you flip the reeds.
From ₹799
If you want the room to read clean rather than soft
Morning Freshness reed diffuser
Malabar lemon with peppermint and eucalyptus - bright, crisp and awake. The cheapest way into the range at ₹749 for 50ml, and the one to choose if calm florals are not your taste. 130ml ₹1,249.
From ₹749
If a reed is the wrong format for you
SOSA Sukoon ultrasonic diffuser
A 500ml ultrasonic cool-mist diffuser with a 7-colour mood light and a timer, so you can run it for a set period and switch it off. It uses water-based Hotel Collection fragrance from ₹299, needs a plug point and needs the tank emptied and dried. ₹1,899.
From ₹1,899
The three questions that decide it, before you spend anything
Three questions decide this purchase. None of them is about the fragrance, and the third one is the one that sends about one buyer in five away from reeds entirely.
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Is the room clean and aired first
A reed is a finish, never a cover
This is the question to answer before you look at a single bottle. If your bedroom smells musty when you walk in after a day out, the smell has a source, and the source is nearly always one of five things: unaired air, bedding that needs washing, a damp patch or wall, a mattress that has had ten years of use, or a pile of shoes and gym clothes near the door. A reed diffuser will not remove any of them. What it will do is sit on top, so you get lavender and damp at the same time, which is worse than damp alone and costs you ₹799 to discover. Open the window for fifteen minutes a day, wash the bedding, move the shoes out, and deal with damp properly. Then, in a room that already smells of nothing, a reed gives you the layer you actually wanted. Nobody selling fragrance benefits from telling you this, which is precisely why it goes first.
Tip: if the room smells of something, fix the something. Fragrance is the last layer, not the first.
Once the room is clean and aired, Evening Calm is the soft everyday layer that finishes it, ₹799 for 50ml.
See Evening Calm reed →
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Do you want it running when you are out
This is where the reed wins decisively
A candle only works while you are in the room and awake, and it must be put out before you sleep. A spray works for about half an hour. An automatic aerosol fires a burst on a timer and then stops. A reed is the only common bedroom format that runs continuously, unattended, all day and all night, without a flame or a power point. That matters more than it sounds in a bedroom, because the moment that decides how the room feels is the moment you walk in after work, and you cannot be there to make that happen. It also matters in a rented room, a PG or a hostel where open flames are not allowed and plug points are scarce. If you want the room to be ready before you get to it, and you do not want to think about it, the reed is not just adequate here, it is the correct answer.
Morning Freshness is the bright version of the same always-on layer, ₹749 for 50ml.
See Morning Freshness reed →
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Do you need an off switch
A reed has no controls at all, and that is a real limitation
Here is where we send people away. A reed diffuser has exactly one control, which is how many reeds you put in the bottle. Add reeds and it is stronger and the bottle empties faster. Remove reeds and it is softer within a day. That is the whole interface. You cannot turn it off for an evening, you cannot schedule it to run for two hours before bed, and you cannot make a small bottle fill a large open-plan room. If any of those is a requirement rather than a nice-to-have, buy an ultrasonic diffuser instead. The SOSA Sukoon at ₹1,899 has a timer, adjustable output and a 7-colour mood light, and it stops when you tell it to. It needs a plug point, it needs the tank emptied and dried, it adds humidity to the room, and it runs on water-based Hotel Collection fragrance from ₹299, which is a different system from reed oil and not interchangeable with it. Those are real trade-offs, but if control is what you want, they are the right ones to accept.
Tip: no off switch, no timer, no way to cover a big room - if any of those is a dealbreaker, buy the Sukoon.
The SOSA principle
A reed diffuser is not a device you operate. It is a condition you set once and then live inside, and the people who love theirs are the ones who wanted exactly that.
The people who regret it are almost always the ones who wanted a switch, and nobody told them a reed does not have one.
Buy one, or do not - the four cases
Four buyers, four honest answers. Two of these four rows say do not buy a reed, which is the point of the table.
The SOSA plan
Should you buy a reed for your bedroom - four cases
| Which buyer you are | The honest answer |
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You want the room to smell the same every day with no effort
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Buy one. Evening Calm 50ml at ₹799, three reeds to start, flipped every week or two. This is what a reed is for. View → |
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You are in a PG, hostel or rented room with no flames and few plugs
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Buy one. Morning Freshness at ₹749 needs no power and no flame, so it is often the only format allowed to you. View → |
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You want to switch it on for two hours at night and off after
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Do not buy a reed. It has no off switch and no timer. The SOSA Sukoon at ₹1,899 does both. View → |
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You want a new fragrance every two or three weeks
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Do not buy a 130ml. You are committing to one scent for 14 to 18 weeks. If you must rotate, buy 50ml bottles and accept a higher cost per day. View → |
One more practical note that decides how happy you are with the bottle: use fewer reeds than the pack contains. Three or four is right for a small bedroom and eight is far too many, and the difference between a lovely room and an oppressive one is usually four sticks of rattan rather than the fragrance itself. Start low, live with it for two days, and add one reed at a time only if you cannot notice the scent when you walk in from outside. If your bedroom is genuinely small and you are weighing up whether the money is well spent at all, we did the arithmetic properly in is a reed diffuser worth it for a small bedroom. If you are choosing between a reed and something with a switch, reed diffuser vs Sukoon compares the two formats honestly. And for the whole picture across every format and budget, start with our pillar on the best home fragrance for a bedroom in India.
If the answer is yes, this is the bottle
SOSA Evening Calm is ₹799 for 50ml, lasting 6 to 8 weeks depending on room size, airflow and how often you flip the reeds. No flame, no plug, nothing to remember.
The best reason to buy a reed is also the only reason not to: it is always on. If that sentence sounds like a relief, buy one. If it sounds like a problem, buy something with a timer.
— Sonal Sahani, SOSA
If the answer is no
The two honest alternatives, and neither of them is a reed
The SOSA first-reed shortlist
Two reeds and one ultrasonic diffuser cover every honest answer to this question. The reeds need no flame, no power and no water, so they suit rented rooms and PGs; the Sukoon needs a plug point and maintenance but gives you a timer and an off switch. Everything is made in India, and a portion of every order supports girl-child education through Nanhi Kali.
The SOSA first-reed shortlist
What to buy, and what to buy instead
| Machine | Best for | Why it works | Price |
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Evening Calm reed
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Almost every first-time bedroom buyer | Himalayan lavender and chamomile, alcohol-free reed oil, no flame or power. 50ml ₹799 lasts 6-8 weeks, 130ml ₹1,299 lasts 14-18 weeks | ₹799 View → |
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SOSA Sukoon
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Anyone who needs a timer, an off switch or adjustable output | 500ml ultrasonic cool-mist diffuser, 7-colour mood light, timer, water-based Hotel Collection fragrance from ₹299. Needs power and regular tank cleaning. ₹1,899 | ₹1,899 View → |
Before you order, three honest notes. Do not buy a reed if the room's real problem is damp, a mattress, unwashed bedding or a shoe pile - clean and air first, then scent, or you will simply own both smells. Do not buy a reed if you want a different fragrance every fortnight, because you are committing to one bottle for six to eight weeks minimum. Do not buy a reed if you need an off switch or a schedule, because it has neither; buy the Sukoon at ₹1,899 instead and accept that it needs power, a plug point and a tank you empty and dry. Practical care either way: stand a reed bottle on a coaster because the oil can mark polished wood, keep it out of reach of children and pets, and never put the oil on skin or ingest it. Tell us about your room and we will name one bottle rather than a shortlist.
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A note from Sonal
The question I get asked most often is not which fragrance, it is whether the thing is worth buying at all. So let me answer it the way I would if you were standing in front of me. A reed diffuser is a very simple object: oil, a bottle, and rattan sticks that pull the oil up and let it evaporate. There is no technology in it and there is nothing to go wrong. What you are buying is continuity - a room that smells the same when you walk into it every single day, without anyone doing anything.
For most bedrooms that is exactly right, and I would start with Evening Calm at ₹799, or Morning Freshness at ₹749 if soft florals are not your thing. Use three reeds, not eight. Flip them every week or two. A 50ml will see you through six to eight weeks depending on your room and your airflow, and by then you will know whether you want the 130ml.
And the part I insist on saying: there are people who should not buy one. If you love changing your fragrance constantly, a reed will frustrate you. If you need to be able to turn it off, it cannot. And if your room smells of damp or an old mattress, no bottle I make will help you, and I would rather tell you that than sell you one. Air it, clean it, then scent it. Everything is made in India, and a portion of every order supports girl-child education through Nanhi Kali.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy a reed diffuser for my bedroom?
Yes, in most cases. A reed runs continuously with no flame, no plug and nothing to remember, which is what a bedroom needs. Start with SOSA Evening Calm at Rs 799 for 50ml, which lasts 6 to 8 weeks depending on room size, airflow and how often you flip the reeds, or Morning Freshness at Rs 749 if you want bright rather than soft. Do not buy one if you want to change fragrance every fortnight, if you need an off switch or a timer, or if the room's real problem is damp, a mattress or a shoe pile.
Can you turn a reed diffuser off?
Not really. The only control a reed has is the number of reeds in the bottle: more reeds is stronger and empties the bottle faster, fewer reeds is softer within a day. You can remove all the reeds and cap the bottle, but that is a storage decision rather than a switch, and it does not give you a schedule. If you want to run fragrance for two hours before bed and stop, buy an ultrasonic diffuser with a timer, such as the SOSA Sukoon at Rs 1,899.
Will a reed diffuser get rid of a bad smell in my bedroom?
No. It adds a smell, it does not remove one. If your room smells of damp, an old mattress, unwashed bedding, a musty cupboard or shoes, the fix is airing, laundry, cleaning or in the case of damp an actual repair. Fragrance layered over an unclean smell gives you both at once, which is worse than either. Deal with the source, then use a reed on a room that already smells of nothing.
How long does a reed diffuser last in a bedroom?
A 50ml lasts 6 to 8 weeks and a 130ml lasts 14 to 18 weeks, depending on room size, airflow and how often you flip the reeds. As a rough estimate, a Rs 749 50ml over 42 to 56 days is about Rs 13 to 18 a day, and a Rs 1,249 130ml over 98 to 126 days is about Rs 10 to 13 a day. Those are estimates, not promises, and the larger bottle is better value per ml.
Is a reed diffuser safe around children and pets?
The format is safe in the sense that there is no flame and no electricity, which is why it suits bedrooms. The oil still needs respect: keep the bottle where a child or a cat cannot knock it over, do not let anyone put the oil on skin or swallow it, and stand it on a coaster because reed oil can mark polished wood. If you have a very curious toddler or a cat that walks on every surface, put it high up or choose a format with nothing to spill.
A clear yes for most bedrooms, and an honest no for some
SOSA — Bedroom Reed Diffusers for rented rooms, PGs, shared flats and your own home
The SOSA Evening Calm reed is ₹799 for 50ml, lasting 6 to 8 weeks depending on room size, airflow and how often you flip the reeds, and Morning Freshness is ₹749. No flame, no power, no water. If you need a timer or an off switch, the SOSA Sukoon at ₹1,899 is the honest alternative, and if your room smells of damp or a shoe pile, clean it first and buy nothing yet. Everything is made in India, and a portion of every order supports girl-child education through Nanhi Kali.
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About this guide: Written by Sonal Sahani, ISIPCA Versailles-trained founder and perfumer at SOSA Home & Body. Product recommendations reflect the SOSA range; the planning advice applies to any brand.Facts verified 24 August 2026 against the live SOSA product pages: the SOSA Evening Calm reed diffuser is an alcohol-free reed diffuser of Himalayan lavender and chamomile, ₹799 for 50ml and ₹1,299 for 130ml. The SOSA Morning Freshness reed diffuser is Malabar lemon with peppermint and eucalyptus, ₹749 for 50ml and ₹1,249 for 130ml. Both product pages state that a 50ml lasts 6 to 8 weeks and a 130ml lasts 14 to 18 weeks depending on room size, airflow and how often the reeds are flipped, and both use no flame, no power and no water. A reed diffuser works by capillary action and passive evaporation, so its output is set by reed count and airflow; it cannot be switched off, scheduled or made to cover a large room. The SOSA Sukoon (₹1,899) is a 500ml ultrasonic cool-mist diffuser with a 7-colour mood light and a timer, running on water-based Hotel Collection fragrance from ₹299; it requires mains power, adds humidity to the room and needs its tank emptied and dried regularly. Reed oil and water-based ultrasonic fragrance are separate systems and are not interchangeable. SOSA makes no sleep, therapeutic or other health claim for any product, and fragrance works alongside airing and cleaning rather than instead of them. Scent enhances the ambience and perceived quality of a space; it works alongside proper ventilation and cleaning and is not a substitute for either, and SOSA makes no claim that fragrance alone influences a purchase decision. The hotel-inspired scents are SOSA's own original interpretations; SOSA is an independent brand and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, any hotel named for reference. Coverage, fragrance usage and running cost depend on the space, settings and hours of use, and are confirmed on a consultation. Prices and availability are subject to change - see the live product pages.