# Car Aromatherapy Devices This Plug-In Car Freshener Lets You Make Use of Your Own Essential Oils By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-22 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plug-in-car-freshener References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/657837321038597286/Car-Diffuser) & [at-aroma.eu](http://www.at-aroma.eu/products/diffuser.php) This compact plug-in car freshener from @Aroma can be inserted into a lighter socket without the need to attach any additional devices or wires, preventing unnecessary tangles and frustration. The device is just a little bit bigger than a tube of lipstick and rather than having to purchase a vial of fragrance, what makes this car diffuser so great is that you can use your own [essential oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-scented-oil-diffuser). To get the good scents going, all you need to do is add just a few drops of essential oil onto the device's scent pad, load the scent pad back into the aroma tray and plug it in. To get you started, the car diffuser comes with six scent pads and a sample of lavender mint essential oil. Even if you find yourself stuck in traffic, at least you can take a deep breath and enjoy some [gentle aromatherapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-relief-aroma). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized Car Aromatherapy:** Opportunity for customization of scent choices and possible integration with personal health and wellness tracking. - **Non-traditional Air Fresheners:** Opportunity for creating alternatives to traditional air fresheners, with a focus on organic and eco-friendly solutions. - **Mobile Aromatherapy Devices:** Opportunity for creating portable aromatherapy devices for use in cars, on-the-go, and for travel. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Opportunity for integration with car manufacturers and dealers for added customization options and added features. - **Health and Wellness:** Opportunity for integration with wearable health and wellness technology, creating a personalized aromatherapy experience. - **Organic Products:** Opportunity for creating and marketing eco-friendly essential oils and scent pads compatible with car aromatherapy devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Car Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-car-diffuser.md) - [Portable Waterless Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellbeing-pod-mini.md) - [Car-Friendly Ultrasonic Humidifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-diffuser-portable-humidifier.md) - [Luxurious Fragrance Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-pro-scent-diffuser.md) - [In-Shower Aromatherapy Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scentxpresso.md) - [Meditative Aroma Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powered-aroma-diffuser.md) - [Space-Saving Outlet Oil Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aera-mini-diffuser.md) - [Sensory Home Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-diffuser-1.md) - [Electricity-Free Scent Diffusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-diffuser.md)