NEST NEW YORK Wall Diffuser Refill Bamboo

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ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser 500 ml 94 View on Amazon · $20.89 See all Air Fresheners, ranked

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 5
Category Air Fresheners
Summary

This product contains synthetic fragrances and several processed additives such as benzyl alcohol, citral, limonene, and linalool, which can cause allergic reactions or respiratory issues. The lack of transparency in the fragrance composition and the presence of these additives contribute to a lower safety and environmental impact score compared to more natural alternatives.

Key ingredients 13

Fragrance (natural and synthetic, undisclosed)
Bad

Synthetic fragrances can contain a variety of undisclosed chemicals that may cause allergic reactions or respiratory issues. The lack of transparency in the composition of synthetic fragrances is a concern for consumers seeking safer products.

Risks

Potential risks include skin irritation, allergic reactions, and respiratory problems.

Benefits

There are no significant benefits associated with synthetic fragrances in terms of health.

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Benzyl alcohol
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

Risks

Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions.

Benefits

Acts as a preservative and solvent, extending product shelf life.

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Citral
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

Risks

May cause skin sensitization and allergic reactions.

Benefits

Imparts a fresh, lemony fragrance.

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Limonene
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

Risks

Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions upon oxidation.

Benefits

Adds a fresh citrus fragrance.

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Linalool
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

Risks

May cause skin sensitization and allergic reactions.

Benefits

Provides a pleasant floral fragrance.

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Amyl cinnamal
Neutral

Amyl cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient used to impart a floral scent. It is generally considered safe in low concentrations but can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Risks

May cause skin sensitization or allergic reactions in some individuals.

Benefits

Provides a pleasant floral fragrance to products.

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Benzyl benzoate
Neutral

Benzyl benzoate is used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent. It is considered safe in low concentrations but can be an irritant.

Risks

May cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.

Benefits

Enhances fragrance and acts as a solvent.

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Cinnamal
Neutral

Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient that provides a cinnamon scent. It is known to cause allergic reactions in some individuals.

Risks

Can cause skin sensitization and allergic reactions.

Benefits

Adds a warm, spicy fragrance to products.

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Cinnamyl alcohol
Neutral

Cinnamyl alcohol is used for its fragrance properties, imparting a cinnamon-like scent. It is generally safe but can cause allergic reactions.

Risks

Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions.

Benefits

Provides a pleasant cinnamon fragrance.

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Citronellol
Neutral

Citronellol is a fragrance ingredient with a floral scent. It is considered safe but can cause allergic reactions.

Risks

Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions.

Benefits

Provides a pleasant floral fragrance.

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Geraniol
Neutral

Geraniol is a fragrance ingredient with a rose-like scent. It is generally safe but can cause allergic reactions.

Risks

May cause skin sensitization and allergic reactions.

Benefits

Adds a floral fragrance to products.

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Hexyl cinnamal
Neutral

Hexyl cinnamal is used for its fragrance properties, providing a jasmine-like scent. It is generally safe but can cause allergic reactions.

Risks

Potential for skin irritation and allergic reactions.

Benefits

Imparts a pleasant jasmine fragrance.

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Hydroxycitronellal
Neutral

Hydroxycitronellal is a fragrance ingredient with a sweet floral scent. It is considered safe but can cause allergic reactions.

Risks

May cause skin sensitization and allergic reactions.

Benefits

Provides a sweet floral fragrance.

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NEST NEW YORK Wall Diffuser Refill Bamboo

Common questions

Is NEST NEW YORK Wall Diffuser Refill Bamboo healthy?

NEST NEW YORK Wall Diffuser Refill Bamboo scores 40/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a below-average score in Scout's analysis. This product contains synthetic fragrances and several processed additives such as benzyl alcohol, citral, limonene, and linalool, which can cause allergic reactions or respiratory issues.

How does NEST NEW YORK Wall Diffuser Refill Bamboo compare to other air fresheners?

NEST NEW YORK Wall Diffuser Refill Bamboo ranks #8 of 11 air fresheners in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is ASAKUKI Essential Oil Diffuser at 94/100.

Which ingredients drive NEST NEW YORK Wall Diffuser Refill Bamboo's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Fragrance (natural and synthetic, undisclosed), Benzyl alcohol, Citral are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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