RainMate Fragrances: Scents to Freshen Every Room

Before choosing a scent, it helps to know how these fragrances are used. A RainMate or a Rainbow water basin holds plain water. The mandarin rosewood and lavender juniper listings describe the method simply: add the fragrance to the water and enjoy. As the machine runs and circulates air, the scent is carried out into the room. Both listings also give a useful tip: start with a small amount and adjust until you reach the strength you like.

Because these bottles are made for water-based machines, they are different from oils made for heat diffusers or candles. Stick with genuine RainMate fragrances labeled as compatible with your machine, and change the water regularly so it stays fresh. If you are still deciding which machine to buy, our overview of Rainbow air purifiers explains the range.

Best for: Bedrooms and calm evenings

Pros

• Lavender with juniper berry
• Clean, lightly floral profile
• Works with Rainbow and RainMate

Cons

• Single bottle only
• Floral may not suit everyone

Rainbow

Rainbow and RainMate Mandarin Rosewood Fragrance, Air Freshener (Single)

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Rainbow and RainMate Mandarin Rosewood Fragrance

Best for: Living rooms needing warm citrus

Pros

• Mandarin with soft rosewood
• Detailed scent profile
• Works with Rainbow and RainMate

Cons

• Single bottle only
• Volume not stated

Best for: Frequent users wanting a big bottle

Pros

• Large 16 oz size
• Crisp eucalyptus scent
• Rexair-made

Cons

• No scent description in listing
• Big bottle for a new user

Best for: Kitchens and fresh citrus lovers

Pros

• Single bottle, no four-pack needed
• Bright orange scent
• Rexair-made

Cons

• Bottle volume not stated
• Single scent only

Best for: Fall and holiday gift baskets

Pros

• Four autumn scents in one pack
• Cinnamon, cider, pumpkin and apple
• Made by Rexair

Cons

• Bottle size not stated
• Seasonal scents only

The Rainbow and RainMate Genuine Autumn collection is a four-fragrance pack built around fall and holiday scents. The listing names the four: Cinnamon Doughnut, Spiced Cider, Pumpkin Spice and Harvest Apple. The description pitches it as a way to add some excitement if you are bored with the usual selections.

The pack is listed at 6 x 1.5 x 4 inches and 10.3 ounces, with model number R18602, and it is made by Rexair. The listing does not specify the volume of each bottle.

This rainmate autumn fragrance pack is the obvious gift pick for October through December: it gives someone four different warm scents to rotate through Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings. If the person you are buying for prefers fresh, clean scents year-round, the orange or eucalyptus bottles below are a better match.

The Rainbow and RainMate Orange Fragrance is a single bottle of a fresh citrus scent. The listing makes one clear point: it is sold on its own, so you do not have to buy four bottles at a time to get your favorite.

The bottle is listed at 1.42 x 1.42 x 3.5 inches and 2.4 ounces, model number R14676S, made by Rexair. The listing does not describe the scent beyond “the fresh citrus scent of oranges” and does not state the fluid volume.

Citrus is a popular choice for kitchens and busy family rooms, where you want the air to smell clean and upbeat. The rainmate orange fragrance suits someone who already knows they like orange and wants to restock one bottle. If they want citrus with a softer, warmer finish, Mandarin Rosewood takes over.

The Rainbow and RainMate Eucalyptus Fragrance Air freshener comes in a large 16 oz bottle, the biggest listed size in this group. The package measures 8 x 5 x 5 inches and weighs 1.14 pounds, with model number R17897 from Rexair.

The listing does not include a scent description. Eucalyptus is generally known as a crisp, cool, slightly minty herbal scent that many people associate with spas and fresh air. That makes it a common pick for bathrooms, home offices and rooms that tend to feel stuffy.

The rainmate eucalyptus fragrance suits someone who runs their machine daily and has already settled on this scent, since the large bottle means fewer reorders. For a first-time user who wants to try several scents, a single bottle or the autumn pack is the gentler start.

The Rainbow and RainMate Mandarin Rosewood Fragrance has the most detailed listing here. Its scent profile pairs sweet mandarin orange with soft rosewood and gentle woody undertones, described as fresh, slightly floral and warmly balanced. The listing calls it an uplifting citrus with a smooth wood base.

It includes one bottle, listed at 1.42 x 1.42 x 3.5 inches and 2.4 ounces, model number R15020S, and it is stated as compatible with the Rainbow water basin and the RainMate. The directions are to add it to water, starting with a small amount and adjusting to taste.

This rainmate mandarin rosewood bottle suits a living room or entryway where you want a bright but cozy feeling. It sits between the straightforward Orange Fragrance and the more floral Lavender Juniper, which makes it a safe gift when you are not sure of someone’s taste.

The Rainbow and RainMate Lavender Juniper Fragrance blends gentle lavender with bright juniper berry and soft herbal undertones. The listing describes it as clean, lightly floral and subtly woodsy, a soothing floral with a fresh, green finish.

It is a single bottle listed at 1.42 x 1.42 x 3.5 inches and 2.4 ounces, model number R15022S, compatible with the Rainbow water basin and the RainMate. As with the mandarin blend, you add it to the water and start with a small amount.

The rainmate lavender juniper scent suits bedrooms, reading corners and quiet evenings. It is the calmest choice of the five. Someone who dislikes floral notes will be happier with eucalyptus or orange.