Car scent system: what lasts the longest?

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Posted: 7/29/2015 6:20:24 PM EDT

I'm not talking about the actual scent (I'm partial to vanilla) but rather the system of delivery. I have used the little trees, but they don't seem to last very long. I seem to remember that I used the kind that clip onto your vent, but I didn't like the smell, so I threw it out. I think I got it for free somewhere. What do you guys think lasts the longest?

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:21:01 PM EDT

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I'm not talking about the actual scent (I'm partial to vanilla) but rather the system of delivery. I have used the little trees, but they don't seem to last very long. I seem to remember that I used the kind that clip onto your vent, but I didn't like the smell, so I threw it out. I think I got it for free somewhere. What do you guys think lasts the longest?

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Puke. or smoke

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:22:25 PM EDT

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Cat urine lasts the longest.

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:23:20 PM EDT

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I used to use scentsy (sp?) that came in a wax form in a tin. It worked well in the warmer months obviously.

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:24:44 PM EDT

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throw a few dryer sheets under the seat and call it good.

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:26:01 PM EDT

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Those Febrese car vent clips last a while.

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:28:17 PM EDT

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A nice, well taken care of leather interior.

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:28:25 PM EDT

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For the most part, as usual, you guys make me sad, but the dryer sheets is an interesting idea. I've put them on my furnace filter before, but never thought to try them in the car. I love the smell of Gain!

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:28:38 PM EDT

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My wife uses Scensty freshener that come in a plastic/foil packet. Basically liquid filled and mounts in a visor holder. Those things last forever. I use the Scent-Sack fragrance sachets that you hang somewhere in the vehicle. They last longer than the trees

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:29:09 PM EDT

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I use dirt wafers in the vents but have had luck with the liquid that wicks. That thing lasted literally years (4?). But it was only when the vent was on or I was so used to it by then I couldn't smell it until then.

Can't remember what it was but I got it at TJMaxx

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:29:20 PM EDT

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Those Febrese car vent clips last a while.

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Yeah, I might have to try those in vanilla scent. Like I said, I've used one before, but it was some hideous perfume smell, so I chucked it.

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:29:33 PM EDT

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Keeping your car clean lasts forever ...........

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:29:40 PM EDT

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splash hoppes #9 all over the carpets.

Posted: 7/29/2015 6:31:21 PM EDT

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Japanese car freshener in the "Squash" flavor.

Posted: 7/29/2015 7:55:31 PM EDT

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I got trees on my mirror so my car don't smell
Sittin round the house gettin high watching tube
I'm eatin colonels chicken, drinking Heineken brew

Posted: 7/29/2015 7:59:41 PM EDT

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A bar of Irish Spring, or similar scented soap lasts a long time.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:02:02 PM EDT

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Take dash apart, insert raw herring. Reassemble dash. Profit.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:02:26 PM EDT

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This and the clip-ons from bath and body works work real well.
I also have the BBW spray.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:04:53 PM EDT

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This and the clip-ons from bath and body works work real well.
I also have the BBW spray.

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I used to use scentsy (sp?) that came in a wax form in a tin. It worked well in the warmer months obviously.

This and the clip-ons from bath and body works work real well.
I also have the BBW spray.

Yeah. Either the BBW one or the scentsy ones.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:06:46 PM EDT

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I use the Ozium gel cans...they last about 6 months.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:09:31 PM EDT

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This and the clip-ons from bath and body works work real well.
I also have the BBW spray.

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I used to use scentsy (sp?) that came in a wax form in a tin. It worked well in the warmer months obviously.

This and the clip-ons from bath and body works work real well.
I also have the BBW spray.

You use a spray that smells like fat girl?

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:09:56 PM EDT

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Best ones I've ever used are the BMW clip on ones. They are very classy smelling and not too overpowering. You can buy them at BWM dealers; below is a good write up w/pics. I'll cut and paste some:

LINK to review with pics

The air freshener comes packaged in a nice box, hinting at the "natural" line of BMW cosmetics. Even through the packaging, you can smell the scent. What you get in the starter kit is the BMW holder for the scents, and a sample of each one of the scents. Currently, 3 are available: Green Tea, Balancing Amber and Energizing Tonic.

Construction/durability: the holder is made of plastic, in terms of quality I'd give it 5/10 on materials used and 8/10 on sturdiness. Had I seen this in someone's car, I wouldn't automatically think "that's original BMW", I would consider the idea that he bought it in Chinatown. The plastic used is no where near the quality of the plastic used in the E90 interior. However, the unit does have a sturdy feel to it, especially the slider that opens and closes the vents - this has about 5 preset positions and from one position to another you feel a distinctive "click"

One side of the holder can be opened, this is where you insert the scent. The scent is a piece of rubber impregnated with the given fragrance. Overall, the scents are "decent", they're not too strong, nor too weak. BMW sells refills of your preferred scent in a 3-pack.

Installation: This is where I hoped BMW would differ from the others, but obviously, this is not the case. The attachment to the air vent is generic, i.e. rubber feet that you slide into the vent. However, BEWARE: you cannot change the up/down position of the vent once the air freshener is inserted. Every vent only has one position that the freshener can be installed in

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Posted: 7/29/2015 8:10:22 PM EDT

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chemicalguys has some good stuff.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:12:57 PM EDT

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Those Febrese car vent clips last a while.

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These are good...started using them this past winter.

However I've discovered that here in the 110 heat index days of SC, there is a higher rate of evaporation.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:13:19 PM EDT

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Testosterone.

Wimmen can smell it.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:14:11 PM EDT

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BTW, dog farts seem to linger, too.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:17:21 PM EDT

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I have a gas system that randomly fills the cabin. My passengers seem to love it.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:22:49 PM EDT

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Without a doubt the absolute longest lasting scent you could use is cigarette smoke.

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:23:25 PM EDT

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Those Febrese car vent clips last a while.

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That's the ticket

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:24:15 PM EDT

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Ass

Posted: 7/29/2015 8:26:57 PM EDT

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I use the Ozium gel cans...they last about 6 months.

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This is your answer OP...you did ask for "long life"...
I use these with good results...that and cleaning the interior as well.

Posted: 7/29/2015 9:38:11 PM EDT

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The ones that smell like farts.....

Posted: 7/29/2015 10:02:56 PM EDT

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Clean everything, shampoo the carpets, and call it good.

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Posted: 7/29/2015 10:04:27 PM EDT

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Stop doing whatever is making your car smell in the first place.

Posted: 7/29/2015 10:05:13 PM EDT

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Dead hooker in the trunk seems to last for a long time

Posted: 7/29/2015 10:08:53 PM EDT

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Bottom right of that page.............they have a scent called "stripper." I dont think I want my car to smell like desperation and Daddy issues.

Posted: 7/29/2015 10:09:36 PM EDT

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spill some diesel on the carpet. the smell will last and last.

Posted: 7/29/2015 10:23:40 PM EDT

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you could try like....cleaning it....just a though...

Posted: 7/29/2015 10:32:11 PM EDT

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Essential oil soaked cotton ball, refresh weekly. They have dedicated EO holders that clip onto your vent that used your climate control to distribute if you're anal. Air Freasheners and the chemically made scents make me sick so I can't stand them so outside of keeping my car clean and the leather cleaned/conditioned I don't really use anything. My wife has some little plastic thingy that clips to the vent, put a couple of EO lamented cotton pads and that's all you need.

I do like the smell of pure Sandlewood EO from time to time but my wife sticks to Lavender, Rose or some girly blend. YMMV

Posted: 7/30/2015 4:15:21 AM EDT

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Bottom right of that page.............they have a scent called "stripper." I dont think I want my car to smell like desperation and Daddy issues.

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chemicalguys has some good stuff.

Bottom right of that page.............they have a scent called "stripper." I dont think I want my car to smell like desperation and Daddy issues.

Lol...it actually smells pretty good. I bought some when I picked up a bunch of polishes and waxes. It doesn't last long at all. A few hours if that.

Posted: 7/30/2015 4:17:55 AM EDT

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I got trees on my mirror so my car don't smell
Sittin round the house gettin high watching tube
I'm eatin colonels chicken, drinking Heineken brew

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LOL

Posted: 7/30/2015 4:58:57 AM EDT

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Cat urine lasts the longest.

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Nope.
Dead guy, FL heat.

Posted: 7/30/2015 5:04:43 AM EDT

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A misplaced package of chicken left in the car in the middle of summer that you can't find.

Posted: 7/30/2015 5:38:44 AM EDT

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Lol...it actually smells pretty good. I bought some when I picked up a bunch of polishes and waxes. It doesn't last long at all. A few hours if that.

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chemicalguys has some good stuff.

Bottom right of that page.............they have a scent called "stripper." I dont think I want my car to smell like desperation and Daddy issues.

Lol...it actually smells pretty good. I bought some when I picked up a bunch of polishes and waxes. It doesn't last long at all. A few hours if that.

It only last as long as the Coke and Weed, then it's gone.

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Posted: 7/30/2015 5:58:53 AM EDT

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First use an ozone machine to get rid of smells/purity air.

Posted: 7/30/2015 8:20:24 AM EDT

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if my old truck is a fair example, spilling Mr. Pibb all over the interior will forever give the truck a smell of sugary soda on hot days.

Posted: 7/30/2015 8:29:06 AM EDT

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Japanese car freshener in the "Squash" flavor.

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This, I have them in all of my vehicles.

Posted: 7/30/2015 8:29:48 AM EDT

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Those Febrese car vent clips last a while.

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What I was going to suggest.

Posted: 7/30/2015 8:34:41 AM EDT

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I used this

http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G16402-Whole-Refresher-Eliminator/dp/B00G49DVGG

I cleaned the carpets, seats, wiped everything down, dont clean the windows yet.

Set this baby off for 15 minutes with the A/C full blast on recirculate.

Then open the doors for 15 minutes, re-wiped everything so it wasnt sticky.

Clean the windows and done.

Its lasted over 2 weeks and hasnt let up.

Posted: 7/30/2015 8:36:49 AM EDT

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Lol...it actually smells pretty good. I bought some when I picked up a bunch of polishes and waxes. It doesn't last long at all. A few hours if that.

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chemicalguys has some good stuff.

Bottom right of that page.............they have a scent called "stripper." I dont think I want my car to smell like desperation and Daddy issues.

Lol...it actually smells pretty good. I bought some when I picked up a bunch of polishes and waxes. It doesn't last long at all. A few hours if that.

Yea, it only lasts a couple of songs.