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TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.1

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Considering 1,696 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers frequently mention that the initial fragrances smell wonderful and add a very stylish touch to their vehicles. People often observe that their initial orders arrive promptly, bringing pleasant and refreshing aromas to vehicles right from the start. However, some customers also noted that the distinct scents tend to fade significantly within the first few days of use. Many reviewers frequently encountered unexpected monthly subscription enrollments during checkout that caught some customers by surprise. Others described considerable challenges when attempting to reach customer support or resolve missing product delivery shipments.

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Product

People report ambiguous experiences with product, often praising the delightful scents, stylish look, and... See more

Quality

Clients share ambiguous opinions on quality, noting that while the actual product smells nice initially and... See more

Subscription

Customers expressed deep frustration over subscription issues, reporting that they were automatically... See more

Order

Customers consistently note ambiguous experiences with order, highlighting satisfaction when initial... See more

Customer service

Users describe ambiguous interactions with customer service, as some reviewers note that subscription issues... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I liked the scents and packaging but they just didn't last very long before the scents faded. I canceled my subscription a month ago but they keep trying to charge my account. Emailed for assistance... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Product appears to work for a few weeks before dissipation. The most important thing when purchasing is that that sign you up automatically for subscription, I ticked one off payment. I noticed only w... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Product smells nice, especially like the plug-in. HOWEVER, I discovered that, while I only placed an order once, I was automatically enrolled in a subscription that I did not consent to. The cancellat... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I ordered the first kit off Amazon, which thank goodness sounds like the way to go after reading the myriad of reviews all expressing the same frustrations about their subscription model and dif... See more


Company details

  1. Flavours, Fragrances and Aroma Supplier
  2. also in
  3. Candle Store
  4. Car Accessories Store
  5. Cosmetics and Perfumes Supplier
  6. Perfume Store

About Drift

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What is Drift?

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Drift is a premium car air freshener subscription service rethinking the way car fragrance lives in modern spaces. Those little travel companions dangling from your rearview mirror? They’ve gone untouched by time. While automotive design has evolved into sleek, refined interiors, traditional car air fresheners have remained dated — both in design and ingredients.
Fragrance is personal. It’s emotional. It should reflect who you are and create a joy-inducing experience, free from questionable chemicals. We believe the scents that fill your car deserve the same intention as the space itself.
Drift creates long-lasting car fresheners using high-quality essential oil blends that are safe for children and pets. Our signature designs pair sustainably sourced alder wood and organic stone with clean, elevated fragrance to complement — not clutter — your interior.
Beyond the road, Drift also offers home fragrance solutions including scent diffusers, candles, and room sprays, extending your signature scent from car to home.
From car scent subscriptions to modern home fragrance, Drift is on a journey to create immersive atmospheres that harmonize with the open road — and with the spaces you live in every day.

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Our parent brand offering designer fragrance delivery.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Less than a one-star…

I received an email stating that my order was on its way. When I placed my first initial order, I did not realize I was signing up for a subscription. Upon receiving the e-mail I promptly canceled the subscription without issue and immediately contacted customer service to ask whether the order could be canceled before it shipped or if I would need to return it after delivery.

As soon as the order arrived, I requested a refund. I was told, "Unfortunately, we do not offer returns outside of the US at this time." Since I live close to the border, I explained that I could ship the return from within the US. I was then told" Unfortunately, we are unable to provide a shipping label for returns at this time. However, I can offer you a refund of 50% off your last order as a resolution"

I accepted the 50% refund, and received a confirmation e-mail. I asked why I was not eligible for a full refund and received no response to that question. Following another e-mail, I copied and highlighted the company's refund policy, which clearly showed that my request fell within the eligible time frame. Only then did I receive a reply that my entire order will be refunded.

I am glad the issue was eventually resolved, but no customer should have to navigate such a difficult process or exchange so many back-and-forth emails to receive a refund that complies with the company's own policy. I will not order from this company again.

25 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Broken product, 4 ignored emails, then a charge I never authorised

Ordered a car freshener from Drift. It arrived smashed — in pieces, completely unusable.

I emailed 4 times. Not one reply. No auto-response, no ticket number, nothing. Then, while I was still waiting to hear back, my card was charged for a monthly subscription I never signed up for..

So Drift can’t ship a small object intact, can’t answer an email in over 4 weeks, but has no trouble taking money automatically. The billing works flawlessly. The customer service doesn’t exist.

I cancelled the subscription myself and raised a chargeback with my bank,

If you’re considering Drift: a product that may not survive shipping, a subscription easier to start than to stop, and a company that won’t answer you when it goes wrong.

29 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT BUY FROM HERE

Horrible customer service. They force auto-subscriptions and renewals, and when you try to cancel they ignore you and continue with the payment. There is no easy way to manage the subscription.

17 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bad scents and worse service

Scents are great and very strong for the first day or so of using, but they last a week at most before fading completely. I only bought 2 and never agreed to sign up for a subscription but was signed up anyways and their customer service refused to refund even though I sent my complaint before the shipping label was even created.

26 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Order not fulfilled as purchased (received 3 of 8 items) ; merchant unresponsive

I placed a $117 order with Drift in June: six Wood car scents, a reed diffuser, and a free hat from their spend threshold promo. The box arrived with one car scent, a reed diffuser missing the reeds, and the hat.

I emailed support multiple times over several weeks. Every response directed me to an automated bot on their site, which consistently errored out and told me it couldn't proceed. I never reached a person.

After weeks of this I disputed the charge with American Express and submitted photos of the box contents, the delivery confirmation (which I never contested), and my full email history. Drift's response to Amex was a delivery confirmation and nothing else. The charge was reinstated.

Worth noting: this order shipped at 1.5 lb with a hat included. My December order — nearly identical minus the hat — was 1.7 lb. Draw your own conclusion about whether six car scents were in that box.

The product is fine. The fulfillment and support are not, and if something goes wrong there is no way to reach a human.

25 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Don’t buy it

I did manage to cancel subscription soon after I ordered (well I hope I did anyways) but it never arrived. I did get a reasonable response from customer service who sent out a replacement. The replacement arrived today as has absolutely no scent at all. Total waste of money. Can’t be bothered to fight for a return and refund. Advice is don’t buy it

24 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered from them never got any…

I ordered from them never got any confirmation acknowledgement and they will not answer emails. Terrible customer service service. Thought I would give them a try oh well. I have been using this knock off brand I get from Amazon never an issue and smell great. Drift all hype it seems

20 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid this company like the play they…

Avoid this company like the play they are nothing but a rip off you never get any good through trying to deal with them or their customer service. I got robbed for the original order never came, but I paid for it and subscribed oils came. I paid for them, but because I didn’t get the original order I couldn’t use the two oils that came so about $19 and some change for the order that didn’t come $28 and some change for the two oils I got that I couldn’t use because I didn’t get the diffuser and the original order. I have been emailing this company back-and-forth for months on end. I even did a claim through my bank which the company wouldn’t honor so yeah this company absolutely sucks in their products not that great either it smells like cheap bro. it’s no Pura for sure.

22 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Hit and miss on how long the scent…

Hit and miss on how long the scent lasts. And they get you on the subscription every time which not only forces you to contact them to cancel but you must contact them to change the delivery date. They also do that cute little thing where there is no notification that the subscription is being shipped. And of course there are no returns. Dirty all the way around

21 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Average scents, but what a bunch of scammers!! Please Aviod. automatically subscribe you then the website works perfectly until you try to unsubscribe. just errors out and i've tried multiple devices on multiple internet connections

20 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Faded in 8 days..

I saw drift on Instagram first and I also found this wood air fresheners at supermarket. I picked two pack of Amber scent and smell great on first time but it faded about 8 days. I saw their Instagram advertising again and left a comment it fades quickly then customer support contacted me and she told me that I got wrong one and she guaranteed one pack last 30 days and sent me replacements. I thought their customer support is great. But that replacements faded quickly again. I spent four packs in a month and all faded less than a month. They say cheaper prices on advertisement but their webpage has different prices. And scents faded quickly so that is why they want to sell off this product at a rock-bottom price. The Amber scent is wonderful, but it's a shame that it doesn't last long.

19 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could not award any star

If I could not award any star, I would.
The product just ordinary, but once you ordered, you are automatically put on subscription without you realizing it.
This is BAD! and it is hard to cancel. So, do not buy from them.

19 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hate that it is a subscription

Hate that it is a subscription! Got scents I never even ordered. Pain in the butt to try to cancel subscription. Web site is a joke. I tried numerous times to connect with the company never got a response.

18 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Warning: Charged for unexpected monthly subscription

I bought a Drift air freshener, and the following month my card was charged for two more without my consent. It turns out purchasing from their site automatically enrolls you into an aggressive auto-ship subscription that is very difficult to track and cancel. Watch your bank statements closely. Unethical business practices!

7 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please do not order from Drift Goods

Please do not order from Drift Goods. I inadvertently was set up for a subscription after I purchased a BOGO $13 deal then received another Drift order for $20 about 2 weeks later. That’s how they make their money. And the worst part is the scent was overpowering and only lasted about 2 weeks in my car. This is such a ripoff! Please do not order from this company. They need to be shut down.

15 July 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered the stone and the initial…

I ordered the stone and the initial scent straight out of the package was good but it didn't last long. I drove all weekend with my windows down and the stone dried out in those 2 days. So I decided to order another one to see how long it would last without the wind. The scent was faint after 9 days. I will NOT be ordering again.

20 June 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Bought 2 of these and after 8 days they’re both done. For the price I’d expect at least the full 30 days so to say I’m disappointed is an understatement and I won’t be using again.

8 July 2026
Unprompted review

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