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Modern Mom Tested: Febreze NOTICEables

By Lolita Carrico
Infusing a light, fresh scent into your home without overpowering everyone who walks in the door is easier said than done. Sprays can be too heavy; candles too risky…I’ll either forget about the open flame or the boys will get too curious about it. I’ve tried other options: fancy scent sticks, oil rings and more, but they only seem to work for a few weeks and as far as a long-term coverage.

Febreze NOTICEables is a plug-in air freshener that solves the problem of your nose getting used to scents in our homes by alternating between two complimentary fragrances. The unit comes with a cartridge featuring two oils – I love the Lavender / Vanilla combo – which easily snaps into the plug-in base. With both a low and high setting, you can customize the strength of the coverage and an indicator light toggles between scents so you know which is “active.”

I put the unit to the test where we needed it most – in the kitchen / family room: our open floor plan means they’re basically the same room and not only can it take on everyday odors from the kitchen, but because the family room is home to our lovable but stinky hamster, we sometimes get that lingering, stale “pet” smell. The NOTICEables plug-in definitely did the trick to keep odor under control without the telltale air-freshener cover-up. One unit lasted about a month (on the low setting) and I “noticed” the scent pretty much each day.

Febreze NOTICEables - $7.99 for starter unit; $4.99 for refill cartidges.


Modern Mom Panel members received coupons to try Febreze NOTICEables and report back on how they liked the product. Check out their feedback below...
April 18, 2008

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Comments

I really enjoyed having this product in my home. It was non obtrusive, leaving a subtle scent without overpowering. I believe it lasted quite a while, which was nice, as some products seem to disapear rather quickly. I would more than likely use this product again, especially since i was sent a coupon on my next purchase! Thank you for sending me this product to test, it definitely got two thumbs up in my household!

Posted by linzmarcus@msn.com on 04/18/2008  at  07:17 AM

I loved the alternating scents.  I think it really helped to eliminate odors in the kitchen area, leaving behind a pleasant fragrance that guests frequently commented on.  I will definitely buy refills for my current unit and I have recommended Frebreze NOTICEables to everyone I know.

Posted by Sarah Royse on 04/18/2008  at  07:38 AM

i loved the dual scents also; it was nice to have different smells at different times unexpectantly!  Everyone that came in kept looking for the different candles that they thought i had burning in my house; they cracked me up!

Posted by SHERRY FOWLER Fmdx on 04/18/2008  at  07:54 AM

i really like the dual scents. The fragrance is nice and not overwhelming. A bit high priced for me though.

Posted by Cindy Robutka on 04/18/2008  at  08:27 AM

Being the owner of several dogs, children leave home and leave their pets. I am loving FEBREZE! I have one in every room in the house. They are not over powering and you wouldn’t know I had dogs , IF they didn’t bark..LOL! I recommend this produt to any one with pets! Just a side note for Cindy R. , our local newspaper usually has coupons in the Sunday paper, makes it much less expensive.Check out your Sunday paper.

Posted by Sheryl Shafer on 04/18/2008  at  08:35 AM

I really like the dual scents and the freshness that came with it.  However, there were days when I would come home from work and the smell would be overwhelming.  I ended up moving it to our basement as it was just too much for our first floor.

Posted by Kristina Packard on 04/18/2008  at  08:51 AM

I love febreze products, but I was a little disapointed on this.  After about 2 weeks, it didn’t seem to work as good.

Posted by fourparkinson on 04/18/2008  at  09:01 AM

I really loved this product!  The alternating scents were great!  I plugged it into my kitchen outlet and it left a nice, clean scent without being too overpowering.  I would definately buy them again!

Posted by madambutterfly on 04/18/2008  at  09:03 AM

The scents were wonderful.  I just wish they came out with more homey scents.  Such as vanilla or berry scents.  After 2 weeks I did notice a slight decrease but I could still smell the clean freshness.  I do recommend this product and will purchase the refills.

Posted by Michelle Rosario on 04/18/2008  at  09:31 AM

I was really impressed with the Noticeable.  I enjoyed the alternating scents and it really looked nice.  The scents were light and airy without being intrusive.  I will definitely buy refills!

Posted by Barbra Mutchler on 04/18/2008  at  09:32 AM

great scent and didn’t take up much space. Loved how it made our living space smell...made it more inviting to be there

Posted by ALICE FORBES on 04/18/2008  at  09:45 AM

I love this product!!! I am totally hooked, since I got the first one free, I have went out and bought two more. With two dogs and a smoker in the house, they work great. The first thing I notice when I walk in my house is the fresh smell.

Posted by Jill Brotherton on 04/18/2008  at  09:48 AM

I love this product.  I couldn’t believe how wonderful it smelled!

Posted by akalten on 04/18/2008  at  09:55 AM

I liked that the product was relatively unobtrusive and left a nice clean scent.

Posted by kate rader on 04/18/2008  at  10:00 AM

I liked the size and the dual fragrances, but I’d like to see more variety in the available scents.

Posted by Melissa Nedved on 04/18/2008  at  10:05 AM

I love this product. I put it in my master bathroom and it always smells great. It is one of the best in my opinion for the length of time it works and for the great smell. I recommend it to others constantly. Having a great smelling plug in is well worth ranting about ! Thanks Febreze for creating this grin

Posted by Ellen Lopes on 04/18/2008  at  10:10 AM

The scents were very refreshing and not strong and overwhelming like some plug ins are. I also felt that it lasted quite sometime, longer than your typical plug in. I love Febreeze products anyway and to get the scent all the time is great.

Posted by gourdlady06 on 04/18/2008  at  10:10 AM

I have 3 units, 1 of the night lights and 2 of the regular. i’ve tried quite afew different scent combo’s and i love them all. u really can smell it day after day and people who walk in usually always say something about the smell in the air. Love these!! i have switched from glade scented oil warmer w/ fan to these!!! and i used glade for years thinking the fan made all the difference! although i do think a fan on febreze would make it EVEN BETTER!! Anyone else???!!!

Posted by clb8904 on 04/18/2008  at  10:25 AM

I think the scents work really well - I use them in my children’s bathroom for diaper/potty smells - even on a low setting!!!  They are more expensive than the AirWick scented oils, I formerly used, but I think they last longer and do a better job on a lower setting.  With the Air Wick product, I had it on level 5 all the time, and I had to replace them almost every 10-14 days!!!  That really gets expensive...I will definitely buy this product again - I’d like to try the vanilla lavender scents…

Posted by Jennifer Ragland on 04/18/2008  at  10:27 AM

I really was surprised by the way it stayed smelling great. The dual idea is sweet. Thanks for getting me hooked on a new product.

Posted by kelly riojas on 04/18/2008  at  10:40 AM

I thought this was great. It left my house smelling nice, which is hard to do with 4 boys around all the time. I would recommend to anyone.

Posted by Alexis Allsman KQhR on 04/18/2008  at  10:40 AM

I liked it very much , the smell was nice and light not to strong, having a dual scent is an extra perk, lasted a lot longer then other plug ins I tried. Diffinatly would recommend.

Posted by lauracrrr@yahoo.com on 04/18/2008  at  10:58 AM

I love that it has two scents in one. You can never get bored.

Posted by chimely on 04/18/2008  at  10:59 AM

I really loved the dual scent concept.Good long lasting freshner.

Posted by goodgrace on 04/18/2008  at  11:59 AM

I have it in my guest bathroom and it has scented up not only the bathroom but also the hallway and into some adjacent rooms.  It smells lovely!  We have 3 dogs (one is really extra stinky) and for the past week or so I haven’t noticed his stinkiness as much. Would definitely recommend this product!

Posted by CCook on 04/18/2008  at  12:10 PM

I never did receive the product, but I use it in my home anyway. I love Febreze products

Posted by Natalie_Ann on 04/18/2008  at  12:28 PM

The price was compatible with the rest of the market and I enjoyed the freshness it left in kitchen area.  over all its a good product

Posted by working on 04/18/2008  at  12:45 PM

I enjoy the alternating scents. My boys like the scent I got - like clean laundry - and it lets the scent come out of the room in to the hall also.

Posted by Sandra Beener lINg on 04/18/2008  at  01:49 PM

We love this in our home! Used it in the kitchen/living room combo area. Whenever I cook something, the whole place is covered with food smell. This product worked and the place smelt fresh!! But after a coupla weeks its strength kinda diminished. But overall a good product. Would be buying refills...when they are on a deal smile

Posted by rashi_30 on 04/18/2008  at  01:52 PM

Really enjoyed this product.  Liked the scents.  They weren’t overwhelming.  I would like to see some more vanilla/berry fragrances as well!

Posted by Tracy Walsh on 04/18/2008  at  02:31 PM

Loved it. What a great deal. I found it had a fresher scent than other comparable products. I will be buying more! Thank you.

Posted by KELLBOBELL on 04/18/2008  at  02:41 PM

I love this product. I would really like them to expand the fragrance variety. The Lavender/Vanilla is my fav!

Posted by Heather Miller on 04/18/2008  at  02:44 PM

While I liked the variety of different scents available, even on the “low” setting, this was just WAY too strong for us! I had it in the largest room in our house-a finished basement family room that extends the length of the house, and it drove my cats out of the room, gave me a headache & even made my husband-who NEVER notices when I put in a new air freshener-ask “What the HECK did do you have down here...it’s smells nice, but way too much!” I unplugged it, sealed it in a plastic bag & could still smell it.

Posted by Alyssa Stepp on 04/18/2008  at  03:02 PM

I too loved the product. I have had it for a couple of weeks and it is still going strong! Most other fresheners only smell the first couple of days then diminish. I would like there to be more variety of scents. Hopefully, they will find this to be a well like products and will introduce knew frangrances soon. I can’t wait!! Thanks for the opportunity to try this product as it will be a regular item in my household.

Posted by Lolita Quinones on 04/18/2008  at  03:54 PM

I very much like this product. its not at all overpowering and i have already purchased more for other rooms.

Posted by linda hier on 04/18/2008  at  04:53 PM

Overall I liked the concept of the product, but found after a few days, the scent was overpowering. Even guests stated that when they visited. Perhaps in another scent combination would be better.  I think the fragrance was just too powerful. I did appreciate the chance to try this product- would purchase if the fragrance problem could be resolved.

Posted by bichonlover1 on 04/18/2008  at  05:08 PM

It began as too powerful a scent. Maybe it would work better in a larger room other than a bathroom. Then after 2 weeks it faded fast. It smelled good though.

Posted by on 04/18/2008  at  10:11 PM

I like the Febreeze NOTICEables and I think the keyword is “Notice” because they are somewhat too strong in scent when you have a small place like we do. I like that the scent is less strong after a week or so and they do smell nice but my cats have been sneezing quite a bit and I really think the odor may be too much for them.

Posted by zerimarfam@msn.com on 04/18/2008  at  10:38 PM

I absolutely loved the Febreeze Noticeables.  What a wonderful product.  I will purchase these again!

Posted by Carol Rawls on 04/19/2008  at  10:52 AM

I love the scent and it lasts a very long time.I plan on using them in my home regularly.

Posted by on 04/19/2008  at  11:16 AM

I love it!  I used it for 3 days and went to walmart and purchased 2 more for our upper level rooms!

Posted by Buster123 on 04/19/2008  at  11:53 AM

I really enjoy using Febreeze and I was very excited to have an opportunity to try this product..I must say I am in love with the dual scents..I did notice a decrease in the amount of fragrance in just a few weeks of use..

Posted by arny85 on 04/19/2008  at  09:36 PM

Quite a strong scent!  Took a little getting use to, but now I love it!

Posted by Shelley263 on 04/19/2008  at  10:42 PM

Love it and just bought a refill today.  I put mine in the Laundry room - which also houses the cat’s litter box.  I’ve tried other airfresheners there before (it is only a few feet from the kitchen - so unappetizing scents can be a real issue (don’t know why, but statistically it seems that the cats are most likely to use the litterbox during dinnerime - sigh...).  This freshener sytem is great as the scent is ‘there’ but never overpowering (I have mine on low).

Posted by baroqueholly on 04/20/2008  at  12:45 AM

I loved this product. I like Michelle Rosario, I would like other scents. The product could be overpowering but if you put it on the lower setting it is fine.

Posted by tonyawerth@yahoo.com on 04/20/2008  at  08:06 PM

I had a Glade gel plug-in that I was disappointed with. I just got the Febreze NOTICEable last night and my kitchen smells so good. I put it right by the trash can!

Posted by Eyethatsawitself on 04/20/2008  at  10:23 PM

I LOVE the NOTICEable.  The entire room smells fresh without an overpowering scent.  It’s the most effective air freshener I’ve found. I purchased 4 more to use thoughtout my house and have been recommending it to family and friends.

Posted by LindseysNana on 04/20/2008  at  10:37 PM

I love my Febreeze Noticable. I’d bought one right before my son’s birthday party and everyone commented on how great my house smelled. With three little boys that is quite a compliment! And when my husband comes home from work he thinks I’ve just finished cleaning. It’ll be our secret ok?

Posted by branda32 on 04/22/2008  at  02:46 PM

I really liked trying out this product. I plugged it in an outlet on a wall between the kitchen and living room and the scents traveled into both rooms. I liked that there were two scents and it seemed to last a long time.

Posted by nancy holland on 04/22/2008  at  10:14 PM

I enjoyed this a lot too. Not too strong and I love the dual scents. It’s really lasting a long time compared to others that I’ve tried. I can’t wait to try some of the other scents.

Posted by bunkergb@new.rr.com on 04/26/2008  at  09:44 AM

I have really enjoyed my Febreeze.  I can see where others have complained about the scent being too “much”.  That is one of the nice things about this product.  It can be MOVED to wherever needed.  If it is too overpowering in one place, simply put it in a more open room.  That is where mine is, and my kitchen/dining/living area all benefit from the fresh, clean fragrance with the setting on low.  I love this product and will continue to use it.  It is also great just to “freshen-up” a room which has not been used for a while.  Maybe a guest room, when you have company coming.  Leave it on overnite, and move to a different room the next day.  No one said you had to leave it in the same place people!!!

Posted by debbadoo on 04/27/2008  at  02:06 PM

Great non obtrusive yet fresh scent.  Smells to me like a clean house even when I don’t have time to do the all out clean routine.  I don’t like perfumey smells so I was pleased with the scent on that level as well.

Posted by Kathryn Polyniak on 04/28/2008  at  07:03 PM

This is a great product that my family have enjoyed receiving.  We spend alot of time in the living room with a dog and cat so as you can see, it can get a musty smell sometimes but with the noticeables, the fragrance was great and not overwhelming.  I myself enjoyed the dual scents and recently bought more refills.  It is great to use in any room of the house and have the fresh flower or any other scent to smell.  Thanks again.

Posted by Norma Lindstrom on 05/01/2008  at  05:50 AM

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