Big things come in small packages. That’s exactly what’s behind the growing line of Little Tree air fresheners. Small, but packing a punch, this is the easiest way to keep the air inside your car fresh. Whether you’re looking to get rid of unpleasant smells or want a comforting aroma while driving, the dozens of fragrances in the Little Tree car freshener lineup pair with your car air-conditioning to keep the stench of spilt drinks, rotting food, smoke and pet smells at bay.
Simple, affordable and practical, this air freshener has spurred a whole industry sector, with one simple aim – to emit a soothing scent. Covering up bad odors is what little trees have been doing for over seven decades. They’ve become the epitome of car air fresheners, recognizable by their shape and the countless fragrances that have willfully circulated in millions of cars throughout the years.
Little Trees – Big Scent
Tree air fresheners had existed since 1952 when Canadian chemist Julius Salmann combined exceptional fragrances with a special blotter material to address the noxious odors of spoiled milk in a delivery truck. Salman had previously spent five years extracting pine needle oil in the Canadian wilderness, then patented the freshener, cellophane bag and string into a product that today has become an everyday name. The shape of course was inspired by the Christmas trees Salman worked with.
Fragrance Innovation and Global Recognition
With over 60 fragrances, the Little Tree air freshener range has expanded with new refreshing smells. The first Royal Pine green tree with its sappy, rich, sugary smell, the citrusy cinnamon blend of red Spice and summer flower blue Bouquet trees remain timeless classics.
Today they’re sold along new fragrances with the juicy pineapple and sweet coconut of the Caribbean Colada, the juicy, fruity scent of Vanillaroma with a whiff of, you guessed it, vanilla, coconut milk and sugarcane, or the leathery, powdery musk and metallic scents oozing from contemporary favorite New Car Scent.
By far the most popular Little tree today is Black Ice, a mix of citrus smells with wood overtones and hints of lavender, pine and sandalwood tempting the nostrils. The brand behind the trees, Car-Freshner Corporation, headquartered out of Watertown, New York, has not only expanded the available fragrances, but has worked with leading global fragrance companies to come up with X-tra-Strength trees, Vent Wraps with eighty days of lasting freshness, and fiber cans made of 50 per cent recycled tree fiber.
The company has enjoyed lasting success, with little trees appearing in countless movies, TV shows and ads, and reliable products consumers know and love. Littletrees are sold worldwide, with lasting fragrances that have been thoroughly tested for strength and longevity.
The product range includes trees in packaged sets of one to 24, in standard or extra-strength sizes, and scents with distinct names and designs, including:
- The patriotic America trees with smells reminiscent of the Vanillaroma line;
- The zesty citrus and berry scents of Dragon Fruit;
- The bright mineral scents laced with dewy wildflowers in the Rainshi9ne trees;
- The beachy overtones and unique blend of fresh white flowers, musk, and neroli to remind you of the beach.
These and dozens of other scented trees can mask unpleasant smells in any vehicle with refreshing and subtle scents that last.
Other Product Lines
Little Trees X-tra Strength
Extra strength and larger trees with more intense fragrances lasting for 30 days at a time come in the same scent lines as regular little trees, and in the same simple format without costing much more. The tress can be used in vehicles, homes, offices, garages and high-traffic areas to mask unpleasant smells.
Vent Wraps
If trees limit your view, your second best option is Car-Freshner’s Vent Wraps. These vent clips simply slide onto car vent blades, offering a seamless and hidden look with slim profiles that allow for consistent airflow accompanied by a pleasant scent. The clips are supplied in pouches that retain freshness until they’re ready to use. Choose from the same fragrances available with regular trees or mix and match to deal with different smells.
Fiber cans
Made from 50% recycled tree fiber, and with scents lasting twice as long as regular little trees, fiber cans also include adjustable scent intensity and the same popular scents as Black Ice, New Car Scent, Cherry Blast, Caribbean Colada and more.
The one-ounce cans have adjustable lids to help with scent intensity and can be hidden out of sight, under seats, cup holders, in door pockets or any space you find appropriate. With scents lasting 60 days or more, choose a fiber can in your favorite scent to keep cars fresh and passengers happy.
Choosing the Right Air Freshener
Masking or eliminating bad smells can make choosing your favorite little tree scent that much more difficult. This can be from forgotten takeout, pet smells, smoke, or smells ingrained in the fabric and carpeting.
All Car-Freshner products do an admirable job of creating a relaxing driving environment, letting you focus and energize in rides of all duration. Tress, cans and vent wraps help enhance your car interior, adding a sense of cleanliness. And with the new line of non-aerosol 3.5-ounce spray cans, Little Tree offers an even simpler solution to deal with putrid and musty smells wherever they are.
Hanging trees are the most affordable, especially when bought in bulk, are simple to use, and come with the most fragrances. Choose a favorite scent or experiment with different scents to see what suits you. The only downside is that regular trees last around 20 days, so packaged sets make more sense. Xtra-strength hanging cards offer 30 days of freshness at a slight premium. Go with vent clips for fresheners that last longer and are meld with the car trim. Or the place-anywhere cans to have invisible freshness.
Choose citrusy scents if energizing and refreshing smells are what you’re after, woody or pine scents for a fresh and earthy ambience and vanilla or floral scents for a warm, cozy and sweet vibe, or lavender-based aromas for a calming feeling. Ensure the intensity isn’t too strong that it distracts you while driving, or go with adjustable-strength air fresheners and have them last longer.
To prevent smells from spoiling the ride, ensure your car stays clean, remove all unnecessary items, regularly air out the vehicle to avoid the buildup of musty and stale smells, and replace cabin filters yearly. Clean seats, covers and mats and have yearly detailing services inside and out.
