Thursday, October 4, 2012

If you smell what the Rock is... nevermind: Glade Expressions - Review

Glade Expressions Collection "classing up" my linen closet.

I received a booklet of coupons from BzzAgent, because they love me. Or maybe just because I'm a member and was accepted into the Glade Expressions BzzCampaign. You decide. Anyway, the booklet had one free coupon for Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist starter kit and one free Glade Expressions Oil Diffuser starter kit so I could try them and give my opinion. There are also ten $4 off coupons for the Oil Diffuser starter kit and ten $2 off coupons for the Fragrance Mist starter kit for me to pass along.
I found both products at Fry's while I was grocery shopping. The price at Fry's was $4.29 for the Fragrance Mist starter kit and $8.49 for the Oil Diffuser starter kit. I'll just be honest right now, I don't think I would purchase either of these without the coupons or a major sale price cut.
I chose the Oil Diffuser in Pineapple & Mangosteen and a Fragrance Mist starter kit in Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice. I got these two free with the Bzz/Glade coupons. I also purchased a Pineapple & Mangosteen Fragrance Mist Starter Kit.
The Glade Expressions Collection is designed to have an appearance that will fit with most home decor. That way you don't have to hide sprays when you have guests come to your house.


I replaced my scented candle with the Oil Difusser.
 Another interesting feature is that the Fragrance Mist and the Oil diffuser are both refillable.

Unscrew the bottom to replace can when empty.
Oil diffuser pieces easily snap together and oil is replaceable
 













I initially put the oil diffuser in my bedroom. My bedroom is small and so after about 30 minutes the scent in the room was too strong and overwhelming. I moved the oil diffuser to the living room where it worked much better.
For about 2 to 2 1/2 weeks there was a noticeable scent from the diffuser when I walked into the living room but after that I could only smell it when I was standing close to the diffuser.

At first, the Fragrance Mist is a bit hard to squeeze but after I used it several times it seemed easier. However, I did hear a cracking sound once or twice when I used it which makes me worry a little that it might eventually break. We'll see.
The spray comes out in a light, even mist and has a pleasant aroma. The Pineapple & Mangosteen Fragrance Mist smells like pineapple flavored Lifesavers candy. Which I kind of like but I know it's not for everyone.
The Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice is a very similar scent to Apple Cinnamon but the cardamom is a "spicier" more potent scent. The Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice scent lingers in a room for a long time. On the other hand, in my experience the Pineapple & Mangosteen dissipates quite quickly in the air.
 I plan to try the other two scents when these run out. (If I find them on sale.)

Other fragrances available are Lavender & Juniper Berry and Cotton & Italian Mandarin.
Glade Expressions Collection can be found at most grocery stores and mass retailers. For more information about the fragrances go here: http://www.glade.com/en-us/Collections/expressionsCollection/pages/default.aspx

I am a Bzzagent. I receive free samples and coupons for products that I try out in order to share my honest opinion.