The 17 Best Nebulizing Essential Oil Diffusers 2020

What makes a nebulizing diffuser better than other types?

First, a nebulizer diffuses pure, undiluted essential oil.

As such, it’s ideal for therapeutic purposes.

Second, it produces the strongest aroma and covers large spaces quickly.

Plus, it doesn’t require water or heat.

Third, it won’t add moisture to the air, make a lot of noise, or cost much to run.

The best nebulizing essential oil diffusers will last for years.

They don’t have plastic reservoirs, won’t mold, and are surprisingly easy to clean.

Many are made from renewable resources like plantation hardwood and glass.

In truth, nebulizers are among the best waterless essential oil diffusers available.

Two Things to Consider When Using a Nebulizing Diffuser

There are two things to remember when you use a nebulizing diffuser.

For one, it puts out a potent aroma that can quickly overwhelm you in a small space. Maintain good ventilation and make sure pets have freedom of movement to leave the area (1).

Only run the diffuser for a short time, or use the intermittent setting.

And second, some nebulizers struggle to diffuse thick essential oils like sandalwood, cypress, or frankincense. If you’d like to use one of these, blend it with a thinner oil like bergamot or lavender.

For ideas, look at my reviews of the best-smelling essential oils for diffusers.

Remember to clean your diffuser thoroughly with rubbing alcohol to keep it operating properly.

In most cases, this means adding five to ten drops to the reservoir and letting the diffuser run for a few minutes to clear out the leftover oil. The diffuser’s manufacturer should provide instructions.

Now, let’s look at the top nebulizing diffusers for essential oils.

Utama Spice Nebulizing Diffuser Danau Satu

Will you be using your diffuser in your bedroom, living room, office, or vehicle?

No matter the size of the space, you can find a nebulizing diffuser that’s up to the challenge.

For example, this one from Utama Spice can cover up to 400 ft.². That’s impressive, considering that it’s not more than 8 inches in diameter.

It’s much too powerful for small rooms unless you use the knob to dial it down to the minimum output.

The built-in timer makes it run for two minutes, then pause for one minute, for up to two hours total.

It has a lead-free glass reservoir lit by a bright white light. The light works even if the diffuser is not operating, or you can turn it off while using the diffuser.

It consumes very little electricity – just 5 V, the same as a smartphone. You can power it with the included adapter or run it off your laptop with a USB cable.

Redolence Nebulizing Diffuser by Organic Aromas

Organic Aromas is one of the biggest manufacturers of nebulizing diffusers. They offer a wide variety of styles and colors.

For example, here is the Redolence with a handblown glass reservoir and a plantation hardwood base. It’s available in white, dark wood, or light wood.

If you were hoping for a color-changing mood light, you’d need to look elsewhere. This one has dazzling white illumination. Happily, you can turn off the light if you don’t need it.

It’s programmed to disperse the oil for two minutes then pause for one minute. It will automatically shut down after two hours.

On the maximum setting, its coverage is up to 800 ft.².

Gya Labs Nebulizing Essential Oil Diffuser for Aromatherapy

Gya Labs built this silent nebulizing diffuser with a hand-polished anodized aluminum base. It dampens sound without impairing its function.

Also, every part of the diffuser is recyclable.

The controls allow you to choose between two or four hours’ runtime. You can also dial up the intensity to cover 260 ft.².

Choose from red, black, and rose gold bases. It comes with a satisfaction guarantee and a 1-year warranty.

Organic Aromas Nebulizing Pure Essential Oil Aromatherapy Diffuser

Here is the quintessential nebulizing diffuser. It has a plantation hardwood base painted with water-based lacquer. On top is a hand-blown glass reservoir.

It runs for 2 minutes on, 1 minute off, for 2 hours total.

One control adjusts the amount of mist while the other is a touch sensor for the light. And yes, the light is rainbow-colored.

It comes with a one-year parts and service warranty plus a satisfaction guarantee.

Exquisite Nebulizing Aromatherapy Diffuser by Organic Aromas

No, it’s not plastic – this minimalistic diffuser has a painted hardwood base. Choose from white, red, or black.

There is a white LED light that illuminates the glass reservoir. If you don’t wish to use a light, you can still run the diffuser for 2 minutes on, 1 minute off, for up to 2 hours.

Organic Aromas includes a glass dropper that simplifies filling the reservoir without spilling.

Simply Diffusers EDEN Nebulizing Pure Essential Oil Diffuser

This attractive diffuser somehow manages to look modern and traditional at the same time.

It has a wooden base and a hand-blown glass reservoir. Inside is a color-changing mood light.

A single button controls all the functions.

It comes with a 30-day return policy and a 1-year warranty.

Sage Diffusers Nebulizing Diffuser for Essential Oils and Aromatherapy

This diffuser can fragrance a space measuring 900 ft.² in size. Thankfully, it has a dial to control the amount of mist and lower the intensity if you don’t need that much.

It features a different timer function then you’ll find on many similar diffusers. Instead of the 2 on, 1 off cycle, it runs for 5 minutes, then pauses for 3 minutes, for up to 3 hours.

The company offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee and provides customer service by way of email or telephone.

Opulence – Nebulizing Essential Oil Diffuser by Organic Aromas

Organic Aromas explains that nebulizing diffusers with ceramic bases are quieter than wooden ones.

At the lowest intensity, you are unlikely to hear it working nearby.

If you are easily bugged by small sounds, get the Opulence diffuser as it’s the quietest model they make.

It’s available with different colors of glass and different designs on the base. Moreover, it comes with a satisfaction guarantee and a 1-year parts and service warranty.

Aromatherapy Diffuser – Wood and Glass Nebulizer by Aromis

Here’s another nebulizing diffuser with an unusual cycle. It disperses oil for 10 minutes on, then 10 minutes off, for up to 4 hours.

At maximum intensity, it fragrances up to 800 ft.².

Choose from a variety of wooden bases and reservoir styles.

Two Scents Raindrop Nebulizing Diffuser

This is the third edition of the Raindrop diffuser. It has a hand-blown glass reservoir and a hardwood base painted with water-based lacquer.

On high, it covers 850 ft.².

You can run it with or without the built-in soft light. If you use the light, you can choose one of 7 colors or allow it to cycle through them as it runs.

It comes with reusable droppers for easy filling, a USB cord, and an adapter. The company offers a 1-year warranty.

Smiley Daisy Nebulizing Oil Diffuser

Smiley Daisy branches out from the traditional glass and wood design with this compact aluminum box. It weighs just over 1 pound and covers up to 500 ft.². The cord is 39 inches long.

It comes with a 10 mL empty bottle for you to fill with your favorite oils. You may also be able to screw in a different essential oil bottle in its place.

There are 3 timed settings: 30, 60, and 120 minutes. There are also 3 mist settings, from low to high.

Based on the design of this diffuser, it’s recommended that you don’t use thick oils like myrrh in it.

DIFFUSER WORLD Aroma-Ace Essential Oil Atomizing Diffuser

Here is a diffuser for a therapeutic setting. It can output enough aroma to cover up to 1500 ft.².

One of the highlights is that it’s not messy to maintain. Instead of using an eyedropper to fill the reservoir, you’ll screw in a bottle of essential oil.

There are three dials. The first on the top controls the amount of runtime from 1 to 20 minutes. But you can also put this diffuser on an external timer or a smart plug.

Another dial controls the mist output. On high, it makes a bit of noise. But you can add another piece of equipment called the Aroma Silencer to reduce the sound.

The diffuser made in the USA. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 5-year manufacturer warranty.

Waterless Aroma Essential Oil Nebulizer Diffuser by Caseceo

No, it’s not a peppermill or spice grinder. It’s a 21^st-century waterless nebulizer made from non-toxic polypropylene and handcrafted glass.

On maximum, it can cover up to 700 ft.². On the lowest setting, it fragrances up to 300 ft.².

You can run it continuously, unlike most nebulizing diffusers. Or you can set it to work intermittently for 5 minutes on, 8 minutes off.

PtahTex Nebulizing Essential Oil Diffuser

So far, we’ve covered nebulizing essential oil diffusers for large spaces, but not many for small rooms.

This compact rechargeable diffuser is ideal for your vehicle, your bathroom, or other small spaces.

It has a lithium battery that recharges with a USB connection. It will run for up to 20 minutes continuously, or it has intermittent modes, too.

Set it for 1 minute of diffusion, followed by 2 minutes rest, for up to 4 hours. Or choose 1 minute of diffusion with 4 minutes rest.

GuruNanda World’s First Waterless Plug-in Essential Oil Diffuser

If you search for “essential oil plug-in wall diffuser,” I won’t be surprised if this one is the first you see.

If you buy it, you’ll be able to do what you never could with commercial plug-ins. You can use your own unique aromatherapy recipes with it.

It comes with an AC adapter, or you can plug it into a USB port on your computer.

To use it, mount a bottle of essential oil, then turn on the diffuser by pressing the button. There are timed settings to control the output.

Mobile-Mini 2.0 Wireless Rechargeable Nebulizing Diffuser by Organic Aromas

Here’s another compact rechargeable diffuser. It’s a little over 6 inches tall and just over 2 and a half inches in diameter. It weighs about 1 pound and will probably fit in the cup holder of your car.

Unlike some diffusers, it has a glass reservoir so that the essential oil never interacts with plastic.

The typical cycle is 2 minutes on, 1 minute off, for up to 2 hours.

It has lithium batteries that last for about 18 hours of service and take about 5 and a half hours to refill.

AromaTech AromaPro Essential Oil Nebulizing Diffuser

Go pro by hooking your diffuser into your HVAC system. While it works as a standalone model, it shines in a commercial setting.

It can perfume up to 4000 ft.².

The only downside is that you must use AromaTech’s bottled oil refills.

But on the bright side, you can benefit from interesting customized scents like The Hotel. They describe it as having “notes of red rose, geranium, and lovely lavender” with pine, eucalyptus, peach, orange, and lemon.

Organic Aromas Smart Phone App Controlled Wi-Fi Smart Socket Wall Plug

While doing these reviews, I realized that there is a dearth of smart nebulizing diffusers. That’s a shame as several of the best ultrasonic diffusers have smart features and Wi-Fi connectivity.

But Organic Aromas has bridged the gap to some extent with this wall plug. It’s compatible with their line of nebulizing diffusers.

Use an app installed on your Android or Apple phone to turn on your diffuser even when you’re not at home.

Conclusion

My favorite way to enjoy aromatherapy is with a nebulizing diffuser. I’m confident that you will enjoy this type of diffuser, too.

I hope you discovered the best essential oil diffuser for your needs today.

Tell me which one you chose and how it’s working for you in the comments below.

Resources:

1. https://tisserandinstitute.org/safety/safety-guidelines/ accessed October 11, 2019