Lahar Scented Diffuser Red Santal

The Vessel

Handcrafted in Melbourne, the Lahar Scented Diffuser is a sculptural statement piece that honours the raw elegance of volcanic form. Each ceramic tray is individually made and finished in a striking volcanic glaze, ensuring every piece carries its own unique texture, tone, and character.

The pedestal bowl design cradles a porous volcanic rock sphere, allowing fragrance to gently absorb and diffuse throughout your space. Earthy yet refined, it is designed to function as both a design object and a sensory ritual.

Designed by Studio McKenna, this is a limited edition release.

Includes:

1 × Diffuser Tray
1 × Volcanic Rock Ball
1 × 15ml Diffuser Oil

The Scent

Inspired by Le Labo Santal 33

Refined and quietly powerful, this fragrance wraps your space in warm spice, worn leather, and sacred woods. Spiced cardamom and creamy Australian sandalwood open with smooth intensity, unfolding into a heart of velvety iris and rich cedarwood. It settles into a sensual base of leather, amber, and vetiver, leaving a confident, lingering warmth that feels both modern and timeless.

Fragrance Profile

Top: Cardamom, Sandalwood
Mid: Iris, Cedarwood
Base: Leather, Amber, Vetiver

Includes: 1 x Ceramic Diffuser Tray (handmade in Melbourne), 1 x Volcanic Rock Ball, 1 x 15ml Fragrance Oil

Dimensions:Approximately 14.5cm (W) x 8cm (H)

Materials:Natural volcanic rock and black ceramic

Parabens: N

Phthalates: N

Vegan: Y

Ceramic tray handcrafted in Melbourne, Australia

Our volcanic stone diffusers work through a process called passive diffusion - and understanding how they work makes all the difference in getting the best experience from your homes newest addition.
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​How the science works:​
Volcanic stone is naturally porous, when you add your fragrance oil, the pores absorb and hold the oil, then slowly release the scent molecules into the surrounding air over time - no heat, no water, no electricity required. Because there's no powered mechanism pushing the scent outward, the diffusion is gentle and continuous rather than instant and intense.
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What to expect:​
I recommend adding 6–8 drops of fragrance oil directly onto the diffuser ball. In a smaller space, you'll notice a noticeable, present scent for 6-12 hours after applying your oil (this will vary depending on room size and airflow) In calmer, enclosed spaces you can expect a soft lingering aroma for up to 24-48 hours Natural airflow - like a heater or air conditioner running - helps carry the scent further into the space.
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Getting the best from yours:​
The volcanic stone diffuser is best suited to smaller or more intimate spaces: a bedroom, bathroom, powder room, or home office. Steam in bathrooms in particular can really help lift and disperse the scent beautifully. In larger rooms like a living or dining area, I personally keep mine on the coffee table or dining table and find I can smell it clearly from around a metre away - especially when there's airflow from heating or cooling. It's more of a personal or close-proximity fragrance experience in those settings rather than a whole-room fill.
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As the diffuser isn't powered by electricity or water, it won't fill a large open room the way a plug-in or ultrasonic diffuser would, but in the right space the scent is lovely and long-lasting.