The idea behind drif is great but the fragrence is way too strong even on the lowest setting. I wanted to return and trade the scents I got but they don't offer returns or exchanges. The bottom line, they lost a customer.
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Kalena
So disappointed
So disappointed, I ordered many of the Teak and I love the scent but it literally only lasted less than a week. So, I bought the spray and in the spray the Teak did not smell the same plus it was just barely spritzing out of the bottle, all way to expensive for these results.
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Siam H.
I gave the Drift freshener a try
I gave the Drift freshener a try, but the scent was way too strong for me. The lack of a return policy was disappointing, especially since I couldn’t try the scent before buying. Now I’m stuck with a product I can’t use.
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Nick
Sneaky subscriptions; avoid
Extremely sneaky in that they sign you up to a subscription, that can then not be cancelled. I had to cancel my bank card to stop the money leaving each month. Really poor. Air freshener smelled nice though 😂
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John C.
I smell nothing in my car
I smell nothing in my car! It also keeps falling off the metal clip. The wood is supposedly magnetically attached, but it does not hold very well.
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Rane
Apple Cinnamon Purgatory
After looking at other reviews online for Drift, I decided to try it out. The main downsides I saw on this product were that the scent dies very quickly, sometimes only after a few days despite the 30 days that is quoted on the website.
I ordered in September 2026 and got the John Wick and the seasonal Apple Cinnamon scents. I tried the Apple Cinnamon first to get in the Fall spirit. At the time of writing this, I haven't tried the John Wick yet.
First impression was that the scent is insanely strong. I installed it on my cars visor, and effectively had to drive with the window down the first day or else be overwhelmed. I am not someone who has a particularly strong sense of smell, and have not had this issue in the past.
It turns out, this wasn't just the first day. 4-5 days in and the scent was pungent. I felt like I was choking on apple cinnamon every time I sat in my car. Even driving around with all 4 windows open regularly didn't seem to help.
I actually removed the air freshener at this point to let it air out a bit on my balcony. The scent remained in my car for days, seemingly without dampening. I think it was soaked into the headliner.
Eventually the scent faded after 3-4 days down to a reasonable level, which was nice. I brought the air freshener inside (my home, not in the car), and it didn't seem to have a particularly strong smell about it in the larger space. So, I brought it back into the car. It wasn't as strong at that point, but it was still increased the overall scent to be much higher than one would typically like for a car air freshener.
Overall verdict, these things are flashy and "cool," but they are not great air fresheners, with the scent being way too strong. I won't speculate on why this is.
I'll try the John Wick when the apple cinnamon hell eventually dissipates and come back and update this review. Perhaps it was just this seasonal scent.
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Judith S.
They won't stop charging my credit card and sending product. I have canceled twice already.
W hike I liked the first one they sent, they have now attempted three more deliveries. After the second delivery I said stop, I haven't even used the first one yet. I now have three extra sitting in my home. 2 months ago I told them I didn't want any more deliveries. They assured me, in writing, that it was canceled and I would receive nothing else. This morning I got another email saying my shipment is ready and they're charging my card. Enough is enough! I won't be doing business with them anymore.
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Teri S.
Sadly, disappointed
I really like the look and the scent but sadly the scent was completely gone within 48 hrs. This product is too expensive to not work.