I have four dogs and have never received so many ‘your home smells amazing’ compliments until I started using this Jo Malone diffuser – this bestseller is still $30 cheaper than usual

There's nothing better than walking through the door to a home that smells amazing, but with four dogs that can often feel difficult to achieve.

Between the muddy paw prints and wet fur, musty smells can often creep in, no matter how much cleaning and vacuuming is done. But, since putting a single Jo Malone diffuser (available $33 cheaper on Amazon) in the mudroom with their bestselling Pomegranate Noir scent, my home smells amazing everywhere I go, and guests agree, too. I've never had so many compliments!

The strong, luscious, fruity scent is perfect to make your home smell nice – and musty smells are gone for good.

I've never received so many 'your home smells amazing' compliments until I started using this bestselling diffuser

To me, Jo Malone is a brand which oozes elegance and sophistication, and I have used their perfumes for many years. But, I was yet to try a diffuser until now, and wish I hadn't waited so long to find my signature scent.

Almost immediately after getting it out of the box and popping the black reeds into the oil, my home was filled with the luxurious scent – to the extent that I was actually surprised at the potent effect.

Crucially, it most definitely got rid of dog odor in my house, and I can even smell the lovely aroma by the back door, and downstairs in the basement. The great thing is that the scent is not overpowering, instead lingering just the right amount and making it one of the best reed diffusers I've tried. I also love pairing it with the Mrs. Meyer's rose room spray, ideal for fragrance layering.

Since popping a diffuser or a candle in the entryway of the home is one of the things people with nice smelling entryways always do, that's where I opted to put it – in pride of place in my mudroom, just off to the right from the front door.

And, since doing so, I've never received so many compliments. It's amazing to see the huge difference something so small can make, especially in a home with four very busy, and at times smelly, dogs.

My verdict

So far, so good. After a week of testing, I have only good things to say about this diffuser, as do guests who've visited our busy home. I can't wait to enjoy the scent with friends and family when hosting for the holidays this year.

While a little pricier than other options I have used in the past, you certainly get what you pay for, and I can see myself investing in these diffusers over and over again, for years to come. After all, when something smells so good and works so well, why mess with a masterpiece?

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FAQs

How do you keep a home smelling fresh with pets?

One of the most important things when it comes to scenting a home which you share with furry friends (and, in my case, a tortoise and some fish too!) is to use scents which are safe for animals.

Therefore, I usually choose not to use candles in downstairs areas like the living room, which can be bad for animals and also pose a fire risk when left around curious dogs.

Instead, I keep them in my bedroom and bathroom, and like to make use of the best fragrant flowers, and herbs, such as rosemary and basil, which are safe for dogs, in communal areas. In bad cases, it's also worth investing in one of the best air purifiers with a HEPA filter, and regularly using your best vacuum to eliminate pet hair.

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