a kiwi coconut vanilla reed diffuser smells like a fruit bowl on a summer bench: pineapple and apple first, then coconut and kiwi, finishing on smooth vanilla. it's rated 4 out of 5 for strength, so it fills a living room on its own.
it's the most openly fruity scent in the kirri iconic range, which raises the obvious question: is it too sweet?
the story behind it
kiwi coconut vanilla started on queensland's northern coastline. the air up north is warm and heavy, and it barely moves. fruit sits ripe on the bench and light bounces off the water. nobody is in a hurry, and the day runs on its own time.
is kiwi coconut vanilla too sweet?
less than the name suggests. pineapple and apple open bright and slightly tart, and kiwi adds a green, sharp edge. the coconut is creamy rather than sugary, and vanilla sits underneath as a soft base, not a frosting.
if you love candles that smell like dessert, this will feel lighter. if you normally prefer clean or woody scents, it's worth trying in the discovery kit first, which you'll find with our samples.
the notes
- top: pineapple, apple
- heart: coconut, kiwi
- base: vanilla
five notes in all. it's a short list, which is why each one comes through so clearly.
what 4 out of 5 means at home
at 4/5, a 200ml kiwi coconut vanilla diffuser will scent a living room and drift into the rooms around it. placement makes a difference:
- open-plan living: every reed in the kiwi coconut vanilla reed diffuser (200ml)
- bedrooms and studies: the 100ml reed diffuser, or the 200ml with fewer reeds
- kitchen benches: keep it away from the stovetop and direct sun
our reed diffuser care guide explains how reed count changes strength.
rooms and seasons
this is a summer scent first. it suits the months when the back door stays open and the fruit bowl is full of mangoes. kitchens, living areas and rooms that open onto a deck are its natural home. it also suits holiday houses and beach shacks.
in winter, the vanilla base keeps it from feeling out of place. still, you may want to rotate it with something warmer from june to august.
december is a different story. if your christmas involves prawns, pavlova and a backyard full of people, a tropical fruit scent fits right in. our guide to christmas scents for an australian summer has more on scenting the house over the holidays.
kiwi coconut vanilla formats
- reed diffusers: 200ml (typically 1 to 6 months) and 100ml (1 to 3 months)
- refills: the 500ml traditional refill for the 200ml reed diffuser, lasting 4 to 8 months of top-ups, and the 100ml traditional refill for the wood diffuser and 100ml reed diffuser
- electric diffuser oils: micro oil (15ml) for the micro and element; macro oil (30ml) and aura oil (100ml) for the beacon and pillar
- sprays and candles: the 50ml room spray, a 10ml travel spray and 220g or 400g candles
never use traditional refills in an electric diffuser, as the perfumer's alcohol in them causes damage. our post on reed diffusers vs electric diffusers explains which suits your home.
fans of kiwi coconut vanilla also like
- bondi: mandarin and watery ozone, the fresher coastal option for summer
- country linen: peach, honey and tonka bean give it a similar soft sweetness
- coral: bright bergamot and pink pepper, for a bathroom near a kiwi coconut vanilla kitchen
kiwi coconut vanilla faq
is kiwi coconut vanilla good for a kitchen?
yes. the fruit notes sit comfortably alongside food smells. keep the diffuser away from the stovetop.
how strong is the kiwi coconut vanilla reed diffuser?
it's rated 4 out of 5, strong enough for a living room. use fewer reeds in small rooms.
does kiwi coconut vanilla come as a candle?
yes, in 220g and 400g sizes, sold as singles, duos and trios.
shop every format on the kiwi coconut vanilla scent page.
who made it: composed by our master perfumers, and made in australia with oils from french perfumery. meet the perfumers
more guides: all scent guides
