Luxor Box Subscription Box Review – January 2017

The quality has definitely gone down from when they started, not sure its the competition but more they are now established and have a demand for it. I was hoping this one had better quality than the last two, so I can justify the continued subscription.

That is the first Square Hue shade that I have ever liked. It is gorgeous.

I haven’t run into problems and typically prefer these kinds of diffusers because I feel they throw better than most of the reed types I e bought. But there are many variables, like the oil quality/strength and even temperature/climate. I’ve noticed it doesn’t smell as noticeably when it’s colder than when it’s hotter. Humidity can be a factor as well because it can affect the porosity of the unglazed material and whether it’s also absorbing moisture from the air. Does the oil you have smell strong on its own? Is there another heavily fragranced oil you can compare it to? I’ve even used parfum oils on these types of pieces, where I enjoyed the scent but not necessarily to wear. Another point to remember is to adjust your expectations based on where you plan to use this. This one is marketed as an “intimate diffuser” which I think Luxor went with because they knew it could potentially sound cheap or less impressive or less fancy to simple call it what it is- a personal car diffuser. A car diffuser is specifically designed to be used in a small (err… ‘intimate’) space, so it wouldn’t have to necessarily be crazy strong, oil wise. And in this case the fragrance supplied isn’t a necessarily a heavy concentrate. But the oil concoctions used in many car fragrance diffusers are actually really strong, more heavy duty mixtures that you wouldn’t want to risk skin contact with. Like the glade or air wick liquid in the plugins. Those are a lot more strong (and actually quite toxic) than an essential oil so please keep that in mind and be careful. I think it is an adorable piece, I just think many overlook it’s potential because they may not know what it is or how to use it properly. The bottom sticky pad really shouldn’t have even been removed as it is in the pic- because if people see that and think they’re supposed to do that, it will obviously lose some of the sticky power, so if they re-stick it and then apply it to their car or wherever, it has already lost some of its original integrity, so it won’t stick as well anymore. Like when you peel back a bandaid to peek… it won’t ever stick as well anymore. I’d really recommend if you’ve mistakenly done this and plan to stick it to something, to reinforce it with a few dots of glue to help support the adhesion between the ceramic piece and the bottom grippy pad. There is no reason to have removed it in the first place. Hope this helps and sorry if this comment is too long.

Liz, if it doesn’t fit your decor then you could use in the car, or work bathroom, etc. I have one very similar to this that I use in the area where we do charts, etc at work…I think a nice invigorating scent helps to uplift everyone and it creates a very serene atmosphere!! Anyway, just an idea?!?

The bangle IS made “with 18k gold,” but it’s 18k gold plated, not more! Just to be clear; a solid 18k bangle would cost closer to $1,000!

It was really easy to miss! With children and dogs I’m always looking out for things that won’t make my car smell like… well, kids and dogs. 😊