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      02-10-2017, 10:24 AM   #1
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Best air freshener?

I know, I know smell is subjective. Looking for opinions on the best air fresheners. I'm interested in a more professional, adult type smell vs. gas station coconut tree.

Several years ago I purchased a used 335D from the local BMW dealer and it had a fantastic smell inside. Almost cologne like but not as overpowering or over-the-top as a true cologne. Best smelling car I've over owned and it lasted the year I had the car. First thing everyone said was "your car smells great!". I even asked the dealer (who acknowledged it was a great smell) but they didn't know; must have been previous owner.

I realize it could have been the leather treatment.

Anyways, just looking for suggestions. Oh and it wasn't the "squash" smell either. I had one of those years ago. An authentic one from Japan back in my Integra days. Not looking for that type of smell either. Those things would only last like a week in the hot sun.
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The black magic tree smells great but doesn't last.
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air spencer squash is the best ever. The Japs do it right. I know theres a lot of squash scents but this one is really good. These last a good month or two
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

tree frog squash is not bad either but don't last
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Use a good leather treatment and carpet cleaner and your car will smell good, but also like a car. It's not supposed to smell like a feckin pineapple in there.

Also: don't smoke in your car and take regular showers.
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Ozium is an air sanitizer doesn't smell like anything after a day. Get the black one.
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JDM Squash.... PERIOD end of discussion.
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Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash Squash!!

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JDM Squash.... PERIOD end of discussion.
Specifically this one: http://www.amazon.com/Treefrog-Fresh...eywords=squash

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I tried this one and thought the air spencer one smelled better. Subjective I guess
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I tried this one and thought the air spencer one smelled better. Subjective I guess
I agree
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So weird that I have never even heard of Squash. I will have to look into that more. My two cents....I love the smell of Pinnacle Leather Treatment! That is my go to. I have never used but understand that a lot of people like Chemical Guys air fresheners. Specifically Stripper Scent.
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So weird that I have never even heard of Squash. I will have to look into that more. My two cents....I love the smell of Pinnacle Leather Treatment! That is my go to. I have never used but understand that a lot of people like Chemical Guys air fresheners. Specifically Stripper Scent.
Unless you've been a JDM fan boy at some point of your life you won't have any idea of it.
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Unless you've been a JDM fan boy at some point of your life you won't have any idea of it.
Not true, some Lexus dealers sell them. Lexus doesn't cater to the rice crowd.
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I prefer burning rubber scent. Kinda pricey but lasts a long time. Really need to smoke up the interior to get the best effect.
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