I'll just add that you may want to start with half the reeds. Sometimes using all of them results in a very strong scent.

Thanks, all! I was looking at links that said only an inch or so of oil, but if I use only half the reeds that should be a nice scent, right?

The oil evaporates pretty quickly. You can always add more reeds. If you have another small decorative bottle put some of your oil in it and the rest of the reeds make 2 out of 1.

I've never seen a bottle that was also the dispenser! Be careful where you sit it. If spilled, the oil is a bit hard to get up (and strong smelling!). Ask me how I know ;) (PS - that was the end of mine LOL)

I'm thinking I will put it on the LR mantel. Plenty of room to dissipate the scent so it isn't too overpowering (I hope) and it should be fairly safe up there. Just watch, it will be the first time the cats jump up there.

Hummmm every one I have been given or bought have the oil in the bottle which is what is used as the diffuser bottle. Unless it was just a bottle of refill oil.

That bottle isn't particularly attractive. If you have a more decorative container, such as a small vase, or perfume bottle, use it. That's what I do. I also cut the reeds if they seem too tall.

Oh, my, the diffuser has been on the mantle for a couple of hours. I put in only two reeds. It is overpowering and I'm on the opposite end of the room. Is this what it is supposed to do? Should I have just one reed? Put Saran Wrap over it and just poke a reed through?

Try it with only one reed. I've found that diffusers are all different. Some don't smell at all.

Whew, we were out this evening and coming in to the LR it's just too much, I'm taking out all but one reed. But. Is it also emanating from the bottle?

Yes it is. It depends on the quality of the product. Some are just very overwhelming. The better ones are milder and less in your face. The actual scent makes a difference too something very sweet smelling is not as appealing as a milder spice or earthy scent to me but I can't use them much these days because I have scent allergies and too many of those set me off.

You can use safflower oil to thin down the scented oil that came with the diffuser kit. People that make homemade oil use it as a base oil. Do not use mineral oil or any type of petroleum based oils or oils that become rancid.