Refilling the Air-Balance
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Refilling the Air-Balance
Does someone have a good refill idea for the Air Balance? I have read all kinds of threads and info that we are supposed to use a water based fragrance, but I still don't know what is a good suggestion on the brand or smell of what works well. Anyone have an idea or suggestion? I have seen refills from Asia or EU, but I am in the USA and need some local suggestions.
Also, before someone else says it - I personally don't wish to buy the MB refills at $120 each. I would rather put that money to other use if I know I have a good alternate choice at a lower cost.
If there is no alternate - I will bite the bullet.
Also, before someone else says it - I personally don't wish to buy the MB refills at $120 each. I would rather put that money to other use if I know I have a good alternate choice at a lower cost.
If there is no alternate - I will bite the bullet.
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I found factory refills on eBay for about $60 - still not chump change but a lot better than the $120 that the dealer wants.
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Thank you! You have made my day. $120 for a bottle of air freshener. Wow, this is MB lunacy at its highest level. I wonder if MB will claim you voided your warranty if you use a Non-MB air freshener. I like my Benz and I was willing to pay a ridiculous price for what I wanted, but this takes the cake. How do you explain to anyone with a modicum of common sense that the air freshener costs that. Maybe Hermes has something for you. Thanks.
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There are $30 air freshener refills listed on Amazon. From the descriptions and Q&As these have been successfully used by Mercedes owners. I have no personal experience with these.
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Do you void the manufacturer's warranty if you do not use the genuine Mercedes-Benz air fragrance.
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Also, there are directions for a 'regular' flacon of fragrance, which is implied to be non-refillable, and a refillable flacon. (Flacon - a small stoppered bottle, especially one for perfume.)
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I don't have this (and no interest in it), but are can these refills be opened? If so, could you either use, or formulate a fluid from, the "essential oils" which are so popular these days?
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I have this feature and have never used mine. It is taking up space in the glove box and the rest sits on a shelf in my garage.
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You should just sell them on eBay, they seem to command a decent price.
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I'll probably give that E Tonner a try, thats for posting. I find the jar caps easy to open, then again I've got very strong hands after 40 years of weight lifting. lol. Don't even need to use that funnel that comes with it, just pour it directly into the open jar.
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Does someone have a good refill idea for the Air Balance? I have read all kinds of threads and info that we are supposed to use a water based fragrance, but I still don't know what is a good suggestion on the brand or smell of what works well. Anyone have an idea or suggestion? I have seen refills from Asia or EU, but I am in the USA and need some local suggestions.
Also, before someone else says it - I personally don't wish to buy the MB refills at $120 each. I would rather put that money to other use if I know I have a good alternate choice at a lower cost.
If there is no alternate - I will bite the bullet.
Also, before someone else says it - I personally don't wish to buy the MB refills at $120 each. I would rather put that money to other use if I know I have a good alternate choice at a lower cost.
If there is no alternate - I will bite the bullet.
I can't help with the prices, they are what they are, but the previous discussions offered alternative solutions to buying OE replacements. Some reportedly as "economical" as Air Wick. The linked article is informative, I have posted it before, but it's worth noting..."While the fragrances Mercedes-Benz developed are oil-based and especially formulated for this usage, the regular perfumes we get at the perfume store do not have the ability of translating perfectly in this system..."
Keep us posted on what your solution is.
https://www.fragrantica.com/news/Mer...ume--5710.html
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Tried opening my Freeside mood flacon that was included with the car after it ran out of perfume, and the cap does unscrew. I had to use a bit of force, just like a hard to open jar. Pretty easy to refill.
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Just as vchander said...mine was pretty tough to unscrew. I washed out the old scent residue with dish soap & water. Just refilled it with the scent they pump into the Wynn/Encore casinos in Vegas - 'Asian Rain'. ~$20 for enough to refill that thing 3-4 times.
Mine had been empty for quite some time. Nice little feature to be able to enjoy again.
Mine had been empty for quite some time. Nice little feature to be able to enjoy again.
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That said I hate them in rooms and they do irritate me. Both our cars have air balence fitted as it was the only way we could get air suspension and nappa leather (thanks MB UK) and mine is always off less the ionising function.
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Originally Posted by sardarji View Post
Does someone have a good refill idea for the Air Balance? I have read all kinds of threads and info that we are supposed to use a water based fragrance, but I still don't know what is a good suggestion on the brand or smell of what works well. Anyone have an idea or suggestion? I have seen refills from Asia or EU, but I am in the USA and need some local suggestions.
Also, before someone else says it - I personally don't wish to buy the MB refills at $120 each. I would rather put that money to other use if I know I have a good alternate choice at a lower cost.
If there is no alternate - I will bite the bullet.
Search for other discussions on this topic...there are several...
I can't help with the prices, they are what they are, but the previous discussions offered alternative solutions to buying OE replacements. Some reportedly as "economical" as Air Wick. The linked article is informative, I have posted it before, but it's worth noting..."While the fragrances Mercedes-Benz developed are oil-based and especially formulated for this usage, the regular perfumes we get at the perfume store do not have the ability of translating perfectly in this system..."
Keep us posted on what your solution is.
https://www.fragrantica.com/news/Mer...ume--5710.html
Reposted from above. The site link is now available to registered users only. It was (is) a lengthy article on how MB goes about making the fragrances for Air Balance. Note that I quoted from the article that all fragrances are oil based and that they are specially formulated to work in the system. Having said that: 1. The jars can be opened by unscrewing the cap. It is very tight. 2. There are some other threads about refilling Air Balance and about using other, non MB and therefore cheaper, products to refill the jars. Would love to hear from others who have used alternative products.
BTW, the original or default scent was Fireside (I think), but included as small sample of the other available scents. Again, search this site or Amazon customer reviews for opinions about which smells best. Alternatively, there is a Maybach scent called Agarwood (Oud) that I happen to like, and, as expected, it costs more than the other MB options. AC must be on, and set to Auto I think (not sure about that) for Air Balance to work. If you have ever turned off AC then you must restart Air Balance (press the otherwise useless Menu bar).
If you have used alternative products, including water based choices, please post here and let us know how they worked for you.
Does someone have a good refill idea for the Air Balance? I have read all kinds of threads and info that we are supposed to use a water based fragrance, but I still don't know what is a good suggestion on the brand or smell of what works well. Anyone have an idea or suggestion? I have seen refills from Asia or EU, but I am in the USA and need some local suggestions.
Also, before someone else says it - I personally don't wish to buy the MB refills at $120 each. I would rather put that money to other use if I know I have a good alternate choice at a lower cost.
If there is no alternate - I will bite the bullet.
Search for other discussions on this topic...there are several...
I can't help with the prices, they are what they are, but the previous discussions offered alternative solutions to buying OE replacements. Some reportedly as "economical" as Air Wick. The linked article is informative, I have posted it before, but it's worth noting..."While the fragrances Mercedes-Benz developed are oil-based and especially formulated for this usage, the regular perfumes we get at the perfume store do not have the ability of translating perfectly in this system..."
Keep us posted on what your solution is.
https://www.fragrantica.com/news/Mer...ume--5710.html
Reposted from above. The site link is now available to registered users only. It was (is) a lengthy article on how MB goes about making the fragrances for Air Balance. Note that I quoted from the article that all fragrances are oil based and that they are specially formulated to work in the system. Having said that: 1. The jars can be opened by unscrewing the cap. It is very tight. 2. There are some other threads about refilling Air Balance and about using other, non MB and therefore cheaper, products to refill the jars. Would love to hear from others who have used alternative products.
BTW, the original or default scent was Fireside (I think), but included as small sample of the other available scents. Again, search this site or Amazon customer reviews for opinions about which smells best. Alternatively, there is a Maybach scent called Agarwood (Oud) that I happen to like, and, as expected, it costs more than the other MB options. AC must be on, and set to Auto I think (not sure about that) for Air Balance to work. If you have ever turned off AC then you must restart Air Balance (press the otherwise useless Menu bar).
If you have used alternative products, including water based choices, please post here and let us know how they worked for you.
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Just as vchander said...mine was pretty tough to unscrew. I washed out the old scent residue with dish soap & water. Just refilled it with the scent they pump into the Wynn/Encore casinos in Vegas - 'Asian Rain'. ~$20 for enough to refill that thing 3-4 times.
Mine had been empty for quite some time. Nice little feature to be able to enjoy again.
Mine had been empty for quite some time. Nice little feature to be able to enjoy again.
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Brilliant post
Thanks for this, I did struggle to get it open but my colleague assisted & we got it opened finally.
I just refilled it with 10ml of a a normal Parfums de Marly - Haltane fragrance 10ml & 5ml of a concoction of Le Labo - Vetiver 46 & some others.
I'm wondering if I need to add any Oil to the mix or will this just be ok?
I just refilled it with 10ml of a a normal Parfums de Marly - Haltane fragrance 10ml & 5ml of a concoction of Le Labo - Vetiver 46 & some others.
I'm wondering if I need to add any Oil to the mix or will this just be ok?