Below 60 Plug-in Fragrance Diffuser Review

Burning a candle requires supervision and an essential oil diffuser can only run for so long. Is there a way to have 24-hour fragrance safely and conveniently? The answer is the Below 60 plug-in fragrance diffuser (available at Amazon) , one of the latest non-toxic options.

The plug-in diffuser from Below 60 delivers essential oil-based fragrances backed by actress Hilary Duff. The compact diffuser is slim and inconspicuous with simple controls, but the scent collection is limited, leaving me wishing for more options.

For a more advanced plug-in diffuser, try the Pura plug-in diffuser, which offers a large collection of scents and handy smart features.

I still enjoyed my time with this new plug-in. Here’s what I think about the Below 60 plug-in diffuser and fragrances.

About Below 60

Below 60 makes a plug-in fragrance diffuser with all-natural ingredients. The name originates from the 60th parallel south, just off the coast of Antarctica, where some of the cleanest air in the world is. Since Below 60 claims to be made without anything "synthetic, artificial, sneaky or toxic," the company markets the fragrance line as "the freshest, cleanest, purest air possible without leaving the house" à la Antarctica.

The diffuser plugs into a standard 120-volt outlet. The fragrances come in cartridges that click into the diffuser. It includes three settings on the diffuser: low, high, and off. To turn the diffuser on, plug it in and select a setting.

The company offers three fragrances: If Citrus Were a Feeling, Vanilla Buys a Timeshare in Paradise, and Mint Disco on Ice. Each cartridge contains enough product for 30 days of scent on the high setting.

What we like

Made with natural fragrances

I associate traditional plug-ins from Glade, Airwick, and Bath and Body Works with potent artificial fragrances. Below 60 tries to combat that reputation by using natural essential oils in its cartridges.

Below 60 doesn’t list the specific ingredients in each fragrance, instead listing the ingredients used across all formulations. Using Below 60 gives me peace of mind similar to using an essential oil diffuser.

You can choose between two different scent levels

With an essential oil diffuser, you control the scent by the amount of essential oil added in. Since Below 60's cartridges are preloaded, the low or high settings control the scent.

For a smaller room, like the bathroom, I turned the diffuser on the lowest setting, and it radiated from wall to wall. While Below 60 recommends using its diffuser in smaller spaces, I tried it in my large living room, and it disseminated its delicious smell from one corner to the other. In fact, after a while on the high setting, I needed to turn it down to low due to its strength.

It looks sleek but inconspicuous

Fragrance diffusers are not particularly design-forward, but that's where Below 60 differs. Smartly designed, the front is a white square with the Below 60 logo. Its slim design pops out of the outlet only half an inch.

The inconspicuous design blends into the background, so guests won’t know where the delightful fragrance comes from.

What we don’t like

Some scents are bright and fresh—some smell like a can of soda

Below 60 offers three scents. Having tried all of them, I only loved one. The If Citrus Were a Feeling scent takes the top spot for me, as it reminds me of cutting into a ripe grapefruit. If you want a scent that is refreshing—this is it.

My next favorite is Mint Disco on Ice, which emits the sweetness of mint ice cream. While it is pleasant, it reminds me vaguely of toothpaste, not the ideal home scent.

Vanilla Buys a Timeshare in Paradise was not a favorite in my household. For the few hours I had it plugged in, my partner and I were stumped, trying to figure out what exactly it reminded us of since it certainly wasn’t vanilla or pineapple as advertised. After realizing it was giving off an odor of root beer, we swapped it out for If Citrus Were a Feeling.

There are only three scents offered

At the time of publication, Below 60 only offers three scent options, a bummer considering I only enjoyed one. The plug-in diffuser requires specific cartridges, so you cannot purchase a scent not from Below 60.

The scents are all food-focused, based around citrus, vanilla, and mint. There are not clean (think fresh laundry), woodsy, or floral scents in Below 60’s current line up.

Should you buy Below 60 Plug-in Diffuser

Maybe, if you’re prepared to wait for more scents

There’s a lot to like about the Below 60 plug-in diffuser system. The $30 for a starter kit includes the plug-in and all three scents, which is affordable compared to the Pura diffuser. Below 60 has a slim, compact profile, taking up little to no space in your outlets.

With the limited number of scents, only one of which I liked, I would wait until Below 60 expands their scent range before purchasing.

The Reviewed-tested Pura diffuser offers a far more extensive range of scents. Additionally, the Pura allows you to store two scents and is easily controllable through the companion app.

However, Below 60 still has the advantage of natural, essential oil-based cartridges. If that’s a priority for you, then Below 60 is a great alternative to a traditional essential oil diffuser, I'm just excited for more from their fragrance line.

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