How to Use Annibal and Alexandrie Scented Refills
By Officine Universellle Buly| Perfumes, | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: How-to Guides
Revive your home fragrance with Annibal or Alexandrie scented refills. This guide shows you the exact steps, common mistakes, and how to get lasting freshness from your alabaster or ceramic diffuser.
Quick answer
To refresh your home fragrance, apply a few drops of Annibal or Alexandrie scented refill directly onto your alabaster stone or ceramic scented pencil surface—not into the oil reservoir. This extends the life of your current diffuser without buying a new one.
Why a refill works differently than a new diffuser
Refills are concentrated fragrance oils designed to be dropped onto a porous surface that still holds some original scent. They do not come with a new vessel, so you must reuse your existing alabaster stone or ceramic pencil. The refill is ideal when you already own the base diffuser but notice the scent has faded.
A common trade-off: because you control the number of drops, you can adjust the intensity, but the fragrance may project slightly less than a saturated new diffuser. The refill is also more economical—priced at roughly two-thirds the cost of a full diffuser.
Choosing between Annibal and Alexandrie
Annibal offers a warm, spicy profile, while Alexandrie leans floral with a hint of amber. Both are formulated for the same refill method, so your choice depends purely on personal preference or the mood you want in a room. If you already have an Annibal diffuser, stick with the same scent to avoid olfactory clashing. Mixing scents across multiple diffusers in different rooms works well too.
When not to use a refill
Refills are not intended for non-porous surfaces, such as glass or plastic containers. Using them directly on fabric or wood may cause staining. If your alabaster stone has absorbed so much oil that the surface feels sticky or has visible residue, replace the entire diffuser rather than adding more oil.
Step-by-step guide: refreshing your diffuser with a scented refill
- Step 1: Identify when to refill: When the interior fragrance no longer fills the room even after shaking or rotating the diffuser, it’s time to use the refill. The porous surface will feel dry to the touch. Empty
- Step 2: Remove the cap and prime the refill: Unscrew the cap of the refill bottle. If the bottle has a dropper tip, ensure it's clean. Do not shake the bottle before use—this can introduce air bubbles and cause uneven drops. Common mistake: shaking the bottle. Just unscrew and use.
- Step 3: Apply drops onto the porous surface, not the reservoir: Hold the refill bottle directly over the alabaster stone or ceramic pencil and dispense 3–5 drops. Spread them evenly if possible. Avoid pouring into the glass or ceramic base where the oil might pool without evaporating. Checkpoint: If the stone is already stained, apply fewer drops to avoid oversaturation.
- Step 4: Wait 30 seconds before using: Let the oil absorb completely into the porous material before replacing any lid or display cover. This prevents the oil from dripping or evaporating too quickly. Empty
- Step 5: Rotate the surface occasionally for even diffusion: After a few days, if the scent seems uneven, gently rotate the alabaster stone or ceramic pencil to expose a fresh area. This helps the remaining oil last longer and prevents dry spots. Empty
Product facts
- Alexandrie scented refill: The Alexandrie scented refill is a concentrated fragrance oil meant to restore scent when the interior fragrance starts wearing away. You only need a few drops on the stone or ceramic pencil to prolong the scent for weeks, rather than buying a new diffuser.
Alexandrie scented refill - Annibal scented refill: The Annibal scented refill uses the same concentrated formula and application method as the Alexandrie variant. Switching between scents is seamless; just clean the surface before applying Annibal if you want a clean olfactory transition.
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