I’m a bit of a sceptic when it comes to wellbeing products, so it’s hard to admit that I have grown to really like electric diffusers. I love the relaxing atmosphere they create, using essential oils to gently fragrance the room and I could watch the gentle, calming spirals of steam for hours. I know, I know, maybe I need to get out more.
However, this one is expensive and with hindsight, I wish I’d done a bit more research before I bought it because I’ve since found several alternatives that are much better value for money. So, if you’re looking to buy an electric diffuser, have a read of this Neom Wellbeing Pod review first before you part with your hard-earned cash! It might just save you some money.
Pros
- Creates a peaceful ambience
- Looks stylish
- Easy to use and clean
Cons
- It’s expensive
- Not all oils are vegan
Alternative Products
Since buying my Neom wellbeing pod, I have recently used 2 alternatives – one that I received as a gift – which are much better value for money. I find the Nikura Misti diffuser particularly impressive and is the product I would recommend:
Nikura Misti Diffuser
- Waterless
- 3 mist settings
- Subtle light in base
- Chargeable and portable
- So straightforward to use
- Available from Nikura
Asakuki Oil Diffuser
- 300ML Essential Oil Diffuser; ultrasonic aromatherapy, auto shut off, 4 timer settings, 7 LED Lights
- Available from Amazon
Earnest Living Essential Oil Diffuser
- 100ML White Ceramic Aromatherapy Diffuser; timers, night lights and auto off function
- Available from Amazon
What is a Neom Wellbeing Pod
The Neom wellbeing pods are basically electric scent diffusers that use essential oils to create a fragrant and relaxed atmosphere (so no more messy oil burners and tealights)! My wellbeing pod emits a consistently well-fragranced vapour that gently but effectively scents my living room with whichever essential oil I have selected. In addition, 2 out of the 3 Neom pods have lovely lighting functions too which makes them much a more integral part of the room. I bought the medium Wellbeing Pod, which has 2 settings, that throws out a gentle light. There is also a ‘breathe’ function on it where the light brightens and dims in a time sequence designed to relax and slow your breathing.
My experience using the Neom Wellbeing Diffuser
My first experience of seeing an electric diffuser in action was actually in someone else’s home. I had occasionally seen them in shops before that, but hadn’t really given them a second thought. However, when I saw it working in a home setting and experienced just how effective it was, I was sold! And when I looked around and found the Neom range, I have to say I thought they were very stylish, visually appealing products.
I baulked at the price initially but after doing some quick calculations, it looked like a better investment once I’d worked out how many reed diffusers I would no longer feel the need to buy! So, I ended up buying a Neom Wellbeing pod and one of their essential oil fragrances – Happiness – with neroli, mimosa and lemon. After receiving my order, it was pretty straightforward to set up and use; I filled the integral water container, added a few drops of ‘Happiness’, plugged it in and within just a few minutes it was puffing out a steady stream of fragrant, spiralling vapour.
The pod also has a light with a couple of dimmer settings on, although I don’t tend to use that at all, and timer and intensity settings too. In addition, it has the ‘breathe’ function, with the light brightening and dimming in a sequence designed to help you wind down and relax, another function I’ve never felt the need to use.
I do think that these are much healthier options than the incense sticks we would use sometimes, and we no longer use scented candles or oil burners either. So I’m pretty comfortable with the health aspects personally, and think that these electronic diffusers are the best method I have found to fragrance my home.
But the downside was definitely its price and so when I wanted to get a diffuser for my office space (and another as a gift) I did a bit more research and found some much more reasonably priced alternatives. And since using those, I can honestly say that they are just as good and if I’d looked more carefully before buying it, I would have saved myself some money! Read my Nikura review to find out about my recommended alternative.
Read the rest of my Neom Wellbeing Pod Review to find out the pros and cons of this product.
My diffuser creates a peaceful atmosphere
With different settings for lights and the intensity of the fragrance, the Neom pod helps to create a lovely atmosphere. It looks striking in a darkened room, and is quite candle-like in the light it gives off. I find the fragrance much more consistent than a scented candle though, and the fact that I have more control over the pod than I do a candle is really useful. But I use both features separately sometimes too, so just have it lit gently in a corner, or have it fragrance the room without the light on.
My wellbeing pod looks stylish
The pod really won’t look out of place in any setting – it is stylish, looks very well made, and is certainly classier than many other makes of diffuser pods I’ve seen.
The base is made from Hevea wood apparently, an up-cycled latex by-product – hence Neom say it’s made of wood. I still think it looks and feels like plastic, but still, it definitely doesn’t look cheap. And the ceramic top ensures that when lit, it creates a warm, gentle glow.
However, equally stylish and for much less money, take a look at the Nikura Misti diffuser. I think it’s of a similar quality and style and is easier to use.
It’s very easy to use and clean
This pod is easy to use and has very straightforward instructions. Basically, remove the ceramic lid, add water into the reservoir up to the max line, add up to 10 drops of your chosen essential oil, put the lid back, and switch it on. When you’re done, you can leave it if you’re going to use it again within a few days, but any more than that and you should clean it out – just tip it away, use a cotton bud or cloth to wipe the bottom and that’s it.
The Neom Wellbeing Pod is expensive
You won’t get much change out of £100 for the mid-range Neom Wellbeing Pod. The mini pod is significantly cheaper, but it will only fragrance a smaller space – modest bathroom, box room – so I imagine that it would fail to successfully fragrance the average sized living room. That said, you can spend a fortune on reed diffusers and I find that the scent from those tends to disappear very quickly.
The pod should last an awful lot longer and having taken a look at a lot of online reviews, I haven’t seen many complaints about them breaking. So when you look at it like that, it is probably better value for money in the long term.
But there’s no getting away from it, the Neom versions are at the pricier end of the market and whilst they are very lovely to look at and of good quality, I am now using the Nikura Misti diffuser instead. However, if you want the Neom branding and the ceramic domed lid, then you might feel it’s worth it.
Not all of Neom’s oils are vegan
Whilst most of Neom’s essential oils are vegan, not all of them are – you should avoid their ‘Real Luxury’ range. All the others seem fine. Oh, and some of the other Neom products aren’t vegan – all their candles contain beeswax for example.
My verdict from this Neom Wellbeing Pod Review
I like my Neom Wellbeing Pod very much. It looks lovely, it’s good quality, and it’s very effective at quickly throwing out a steamy fragrance to soothe my senses! However, I’ve also been very pleased with the alternatives I’ve bought since and they were considerably cheaper. They are just as stylish as the Neom product too and all perform in pretty much the same way.
So personally, I would save myself some money next time, but it depends on how important the branding is to you I guess.
So, is my verdict of this Neom Wellbeing Pod review that it was ‘heaven scent’, or perhaps just a brief ‘steamy affair’? To be honest, I think it’s a little bit of both!
Alternative Products
Since buying my Neom wellbeing pod, I have recently used 2 alternatives – one that I received as a gift – which are much better value for money. I find the Nikura Misti diffuser particularly impressive and is the product I would recommend:
Nikura Misti Diffuser
- Waterless
- 3 mist settings
- Subtle light in base
- Chargeable and portable
- So straightforward to use
- Available from Nikura
Asakuki Oil Diffuser
- 300ML Essential Oil Diffuser; ultrasonic aromatherapy, auto shut off, 4 timer settings, 7 LED Lights
- Available from Amazon
Earnest Living Essential Oil Diffuser
- 100ML White Ceramic Aromatherapy Diffuser; timers, night lights and auto off function
- Available from Amazon
FAQs
Are essential oil diffusers safe to use?
As with any essential oil (or any other fragrance) care must be taken when using a Neom Wellbeing Pod, particularly when there are pets, children, pregnant people and asthmatics around. Essential oils are used in aromatherapy, and it is generally accepted that ‘smelling’ essential oils is safe, although applying them topically i.e. directly to your skin, may not be (depending on the oil). Neom says that its home fragrance products are safe for all, but you should ensure you have adequate ventilation in the room you are using the pod in, and leave a door open so that pets can move out of a room if they wish.
There is also some general health advice online that suggests you should run electric diffusers for an hour at a time, and then switch them off for an hour to take a rest from the fragrance. To be honest, this is good advice because you stop smelling it after a while anyway – fragrance fatigue!
I am definitely NOT an expert in this area, so do some research (I have provided some references below that I used as part of my research for this Neom Wellbeing Pod review) and if you are in anyway unsure, contact a medical professional. However, most people are able to use diffusers (following any guidelines provided by the manufacturer) without any problems at all. I can be sensitive to fumes and things like incense sticks, but have had no issues using my Neom pod. Nor has the dog. And neither has the husband…
I did some research into this – you can read a little more about their safety here:
Why would I use a Neom Wellbeing Pod?
We are a nation obsessed with fragrancing our homes, whether that’s using scented candles, incense sticks, reed diffusers, or oil burners. And now, we have electric wellbeing pods. So, if you are someone that likes to create an ambient atmosphere using fragrances that can help to either relax or energise you, then a pod might be perfect for you. It is probably far less ‘polluting’ than an incense stick, less messy than a tealight-driven oil burner (which I always end up forgetting to refill, and then wonder what that awful burning smell is), and way more effective than reed diffusers which just end up as strangely odourless, dust-gathering ornaments in my house.
Is the Neom Wellbeing Pod worth it?
Well, there is an initial outlay that is not insignificant, and essential oils can have a bit of a price tag too. However, once you have it, it costs very little to run, and you use only a few drops of the oil and that can last for hours. So after an initial investment, it’s very economical. But there are cheaper alternatives available that do the same job and are better value for money.
I hope you’ve found this Neom Wellbeing Pod review helpful. You can also read about other ways of fragrancing your home in my Best Vegan Candles Guide
Alternatively, if you’re looking for the perfect vegan gift for someone, see just a few of my relevant reviews and guides below:
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