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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 09:31 PM
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Cheap Option for Air Balance (Fragrance)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/7171638...f=yr_purchases

No relation to the seller. I bought 3 of the small sizes ($8 each) last week. Each $8 bottle is enough to fill the canister twice. So for $24 you essential get 6 jars of fragrance. Each Benz one is around $80-100.

They are much stronger than the authentic MB oils. With the MB oils I often couldn't tell if they were working and wondered if the fragrance tube was disconnected (that was on setting "3"). With the new oil set on setting "1" it is VERY strong - you can smell it when it is pushed through the dash every 8-9 minutes.

At $8, you don't have much to lose. I only wish I'd bought more scents.
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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 11:47 PM
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I did this with some stuff I got on Amazon, way better scent and much more prominent smell.
I did clean my fragrance container with alcohol to get any old fragrance out.
The MB stuff is super expensive and I am not into the scents they offer much.

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Old Feb 23, 2023 | 11:54 PM
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If you want to sample some fragrance options, stop by a bath and body works. Check out their "wall flowers" section of the plug in things. To open them grab a pair of pliers and yank the top plastic plug. Pour some of it into your cleaned out fragrance container and you are good to go.

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Old Feb 24, 2023 | 10:23 AM
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Originally Posted by vinflouen
I did this with some stuff I got on Amazon, way better scent and much more prominent smell.
I did clean my fragrance container with alcohol to get any old fragrance out.
The MB stuff is super expensive and I am not into the scents they offer much.
Can you share what you purchased and recommend the scent you tried and seemed to be the best?
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Old Mar 13, 2023 | 06:32 PM
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Try Tommy Bahama

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Can you share what you purchased and recommend the scent you tried and seemed to be the best?
I picked up this idea in another forum. Tommy Bahama pineapple or coconut sce nt works great
It's sold on their website. I think it's used for store scent
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I ordered urban naturals brand from Amazon.
it’s nice!!!
im running sandalwood lavender.
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Originally Posted by cfmistry
https://www.etsy.com/listing/7171638...f=yr_purchases

No relation to the seller. I bought 3 of the small sizes ($8 each) last week. Each $8 bottle is enough to fill the canister twice. So for $24 you essential get 6 jars of fragrance. Each Benz one is around $80-100.

They are much stronger than the authentic MB oils. With the MB oils I often couldn't tell if they were working and wondered if the fragrance tube was disconnected (that was on setting "3"). With the new oil set on setting "1" it is VERY strong - you can smell it when it is pushed through the dash every 8-9 minutes.

At $8, you don't have much to lose. I only wish I'd bought more scents.
Does the original MB fragrance jar open up? (or do you pour it through the lid?)
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Old Dec 14, 2024 | 07:06 AM
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Does the original MB fragrance jar open up? (or do you pour it through the lid?)
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It opens........may have to cut through the tape.
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This is what I use. My car does smell like a Tommy Bahama store but I like the scent. The lid does screw off on the MB scent jar.
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Thats what I use too. I actually bought an empty MB flacon that the top unscrews much easier
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Thats what I use too. I actually bought an empty MB flacon that the top unscrews much easier
On mine, I found that a thick rubber band around the lid on the jar helped to unscrew the lid. I've been using alternative scents for 5-6 years with good results.
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