While my Pura journey started with the now-discontinued Pura 3, I’ve since also tested the Pura 4 and the roomier Pura Plus, both of which have dual bays for Pura’s two proprietary oil cartridges as well as the Pura Mini. Both the Pura 4 and Mini plug into an outlet and can only be controlled via the accompanying app (or Alexa or Google Home). It’s convenient for setting schedules and timers, changing the scent (or using the handy new auto-alternate feature) and changing the color of the optional night-light, but there have also been occasions where I wanted to stop or start or change the schedule, but was unable to do so because I forgot my password or the diffuser couldn’t connect to the Wi-Fi. In that moment, it was infuriating. Luckily, the stand-alone, cylindrical Pura Plus has on/off manual control buttons on the front. The smaller Pura 4 and Mini are best for enclosed spaces, like a tall entryway for the former or a small bedroom for the latter (note that all Puras only work with 2.4-Ghz Wi-Fi). If you have high ceilings or any type of open floor plan, you’ll get better results from the Pura Plus. Just note that, unlike the silent Pura 4 and Mini, the Plus emits an audible whooshing sound – 32 decibels, which is about as loud as a fan running at slow speed.
Perhaps the best feature of Puras, however, is the brand’s extensive library of fragrances from Anthropologie, Nest, Capri Blue, and other companies. (Including luxe seasonal releases — spring offerings include Studio McGee Violet Fig, Brooklyn Candle Studio Tulum, and Otherland chandelier, among many others.) Quality and duration can vary quite widely, and they’re not cheap — ranging from $11 to $34 for 0.33 ounces — but most of them smell better than any other diffuser brand’s cartridges I’ve tried, and all come with a Are. 30 day money-back guarantee. Due to the small size and price of the cartridges, Pura may not be the best choice if you want to smell like a diffuser all day, every day, as you’ll be spending a small fortune. However, if you like unique luxury fragrances and you only need them occasionally and/or on demand, then Pura is the perfect choice for you. -Kat Merk
| Type | nebulizer |
| additional features | Smart features (requires 2.4-GHz Wi-Fi), night-light |
| type of oil | property |
| away? | No |
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