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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My sister and I use smelly balls. My sister just purchased a new vehicle and while refilling, dropped a drop of liquid without noticing. It has completely messed up the material on her console. I agre... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I poured more than half the fragrance bottle on the balls but they don't smell at all unless I put my face up to them. Was going to get some for my sister too but not going to anymore if they don't sm... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased 3 different smelly ball gift packs. They were reasonably priced considering they can be reused and will last much longer than other car fresheners. They also were very quickly delivered. I... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I opened my order 2 weeks ago as I was waiting for my other car air freshener to run out but have just finished the small bottle that comes with the pack. I was abit disappointed as I found myself “re... See more

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Company details

  1. Flavours, Fragrances and Aroma Supplier
  2. Car Accessories Store
  3. Car Equipment Accessories Store

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So, “what are Smelly Balls?"… In a ‘nut’ shell, they are reusable air freshener balls that hang in your car that make it smell great. When they need a little freshen’ up – whip out the Fragrance Oil and top them up! We like to call them the Road Trip Essential! The best thing about them is, not only do you get to choose the fragrance separately, but you get to control the intensity of it – to suit your precious nose! Smelly Balls can be reused again and again and come in a range of different colours made sustainably using cruelty-free materials. Smelly Balls is more than just a funny name and some sweet, sweet scents. We work with women in Nepal that are breaking down generational barriers and creating a new and improved life for themselves.


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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

216 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Ingredients?

I love the idea but would like to know what ingredients are in the fragrance? Anything artificial?

December 31, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They didnt smell at all

They didnt smell at all. I poured the whole amount of oil on the bottom ball as recommended and nothing. Complete waste of money.

November 25, 2023
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Reply from Smelly Balls

Hey Steph, if you've had any issues with our products, feel free to reach out to our customer service team at hello@smellyballs.com.au. They'll take care of getting a replacement for you! We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience you've faced and understand if you feel our handmade reusable product hasn't met your expectations.

Just a heads up, our balls are designed to be reused, and if you prefer using your own fragrance oil, go ahead! They're made for multiple uses, so you can enjoy them over and over again. If you happen to encounter a problem with the fragrance oil, our customer service team will gladly send you a replacement.

Most would find the fragrance very overpowering after a full oil is dispensed so you must have a faulty oil. We appreciate your feedback. We want your experience with Smelly Balls to be top-notch, so let us know make it right for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m so impressed with Smelly Balls’s…

I’m so impressed with Smelly Balls’s product, as well as concept and quality and customer support such as how they respond inquiries and super fast operations to get to package on board earliest as possible.
Their web tracking system is super professional as well.

November 28, 2023
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Amazing product at the start, not so much now

Amazing product at the start however 2 months in the string has slowly melted in the heat and snapped with no way of re attaching. Devastated as I felt like I have wasted money on a potentially good product

November 26, 2023
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Reply from Smelly Balls

Hello Jemma, please contact our customer service team at hello@smellyballs.com.au they will get this replaced for you!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Product easy to order and arrived well…

Product easy to order and arrived well within time, the scent doesn’t seem to last more than a day which is disappointing.

October 3, 2023
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Reply from Smelly Balls

Thanks for your review! We are so glad you had a great ordering experience but sorry to hear that you hope the oil lasted longer. We pride ourselves on using high-quality, Australian made fragrance oils. Typically, once you oil the balls, they should leave your car smelling great! And when they need a top-up, you just add more oil. They won't be like everyday air fresheners that you leave for 30 days, you still have to top them up, but that's what we love about them. You can use as little or as much as you like! So maybe try a little more oil on yours 💛

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall Great Experience!

From ordering online to receiving my parcel - the whole process was very smooth. My parcel came within a few days and the fragrance I ordered was beautiful! Will always order from Smelly Balls!

September 6, 2023

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