INFINITY vs The Magic Scent: An Honest Comparison of Both Lineups

Of the brands we get compared to, The Magic Scent is the closest fight on price. They've been at this since 2015, their units are keenly priced, and they include things we don't. This comparison is less lopsided than most — so here's an honest read of where each one wins.

Coverage against price

Two honest observations. At the entry level this is a real contest: their TMS 100 Pro is $159 for 2,000 sq ft, our PULSE is $149 for 1,800. Close enough that other factors should decide it.

At the top end the gap opens up. Their largest is $599.95 for 10,000 sq ft; INFINITY is $399 for a rated 16,000.

Shop INFINITY — $399, or $449 with three oils

An honest caveat about coverage numbers

Every figure above, ours included, is manufacturer-stated. There's no shared testing standard for scent coverage. Ceiling height, floor plan, blower runtime, and intensity setting all move the real number, so treat ratings as an indication of what a unit was designed for rather than a promise.

Bluetooth or WiFi: a deliberate choice

Their Pro units run on WiFi. Ours use Bluetooth, and that's a decision rather than an omission.

WiFi diffusers depend on your network. They drop off when a router is replaced or a password changes, they need re-pairing after firmware updates, and initial setup usually has you standing next to the unit anyway. Bluetooth removes all of that — it connects from inside your home, every time, with nothing between your phone and the diffuser.

The tradeoff is real and worth stating: you can't adjust a Bluetooth unit from the office or on holiday. If remote access from outside the house genuinely matters to you, that's a good reason to choose a WiFi unit — theirs included.

Where The Magic Scent genuinely wins

Two things beyond the control question, and we'd rather say them plainly than have you discover them after buying.

A two-year warranty. They include one. We back our diffusers with a 30-day satisfaction guarantee, which covers whether you like it — not two years of hardware coverage. On warranty terms alone, theirs is longer.

Oil included on every unit. They ship a 70ml bottle with each diffuser. We include oil in bundles, but our base configurations don't.

Where we think we win

Coverage per dollar at the top end. If you're scenting a large home, INFINITY is rated for 60% more area at two-thirds the price of their flagship.

Bundle value. At $449, INFINITY includes three 200ml oils — $135 of fragrance for $50 more, and 600ml is a meaningfully different starting point than a 70ml bottle.

A tighter scent range. This cuts both ways, and some people will prefer a bigger catalogue. Ours is deliberately small and heavily edited.

Shop PULSE — $149

How to actually decide

Home under 2,000 sq ft, and you want to adjust it from anywhere? Their TMS 100 Pro is a strong unit and we'd say so.

Home under 2,000 sq ft, and you'd rather have a connection that never drops? PULSE at $149.

Larger home, 3,000 sq ft and up? This is where the numbers stop being close. INFINITY covers more for less.

Renting, or no ducted air? Neither brand's HVAC units apply. The HALO Tower covers up to 4,000 sq ft from a single outlet — $229, or $299 with three oils. Shop HALO Tower

Try the scent before the system

Hardware is the easy decision. The fragrance is the one you live with daily. The Scent Card Sample Pack puts 15 of ours in your hands for $15.

Try the Sample Pack — $15

Frequently Asked Questions

Do both brands use the same diffusion technology?

Yes — both use waterless cold-air nebulization, which turns fragrance oil into a dry mist without heat or water.

Why do your diffusers use Bluetooth instead of WiFi?

Reliability. WiFi diffusers depend on your network and can drop off when routers, passwords, or firmware change. Bluetooth connects directly from your phone inside the home, every time. The tradeoff is that you can't adjust it from outside the house — if that matters to you, a WiFi unit is the better choice.

Which is better for a large home?

On rated coverage per dollar, INFINITY — 16,000 sq ft at $399 against their 10,000 sq ft flagship at $599.95.

Can I install either one myself?

Both connect to the supply duct with a hose and take roughly 30 minutes with basic tools. Neither requires electrical work.

What warranty do you offer?

A 30-day satisfaction guarantee — if the system isn't right for your space, send it back. The Magic Scent includes a two-year warranty on their diffusers, which is a longer term than ours.

What if I don't have ducted air?

HVAC units from either brand won't help. Choose a floor or countertop diffuser instead.

Competitor pricing and coverage figures are taken from publicly listed information in August 2026 and may have changed since. We'd encourage you to check both sites before deciding.