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Ripple⁺ Wants You to Ditch Nicotine. At Least, It Smells That Way It was probably inevitable: after years of watching wellness inch closer to personal tech - with smart water bottles, yoga platforms that use AI, and wearable rings that assess your sleep like a disappointed parent - fragrance was…Ripple⁺ Wants You to Ditch Nicotine. At Least, It Smells That Way It was probably inevitable: after years of watching…
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Ripple⁺ Wants You to Ditch Nicotine. At Least, It Smells That Way
It was probably inevitable: after years of watching wellness inch closer to personal tech - with smart water bottles, yoga platforms that use AI, and wearable rings that assess your sleep like a disappointed parent - fragrance was bound to catch up. Now, the fight against nicotine isn't just public health policy. It's a lifestyle brand. Enter Ripple⁺: makers of plant-powered aroma diffusers that look suspiciously like vape pens but promise nothing more addictive than minty cucumber air and a slightly elevated sense of self.
Ripple⁺ is part of a growing class of pseudo-wellness gadgetry, straddling the hazy line between health-conscious intention and pure olfactory indulgence. These aren’t "vapes," technically - they deliver no THC, no CBD, and crucially, no nicotine. What they do offer is an alternative: flavoured essential oil vapour, which you inhale for sensory effect or, more likely, ambient pleasure while waiting for your grocery delivery. Depending on how much you believe in mood-enhancing aromas, Ripple’s products either toe gently into wellness or take a full dive into aromatherapeutic cosplay.
There are two sides to Ripple’s operation: the Zero Nic Singles and the Rechargeable Pod Kits. Both try to do more or less the same thing - give you flavoured puffs that don’t carry any of the baggage of smoking or vaping, beyond looking almost exactly like a disposable vape. The wording on the site stretches credibility somewhat ("plant-powered field" feels like ad copy’s equivalent of a trust fall), but the effect is slightly more charming than irritating. Mostly.
The singles are disposable - limited lifespan, no fuss. You pick a flavour and puff until it dies. These come in options such as Peppermint Spearmint+Cucumber (crisp and faintly toothpaste-adjacent) and Pomegranate Hibiscus+Wild Mint (a blend that perhaps reads better on paper than in your nose). Right now, many of these are 20% off, offered in bundles that save you up to £76 if you go all in. Shipping is free on custom bundles, which feels fair - and returns are accepted within 30 days if unopened, which also signals some confidence in the product.
The Rechargeables are where the brand gets a little more serious - or at least, more gadget-y. Instead of throwing out the device after you finish a flavour, you keep the sleek little pod device and insert pre-filled pods into it. These come in familiar flavours (watermelon, mango, strawberry) - some of which offer a smoother inhale than others. The Complete Pod Kit, on sale for £31 off, includes the device and a "full" set of pod aromas (eight flavours). This is likely the most efficient way to decide which flavour feels like your personality - or your coping mechanism.
Performance is quite consistent: the aromas are light, ephemeral, and vaguely herbal. You get the initial hit, a fleeting presence of strawberry or passion fruit or jasmine, and then… it’s gone. There’s no lasting taste or long shadow - the point isn’t satisfaction so much as distraction. Whether that’s satisfying depends on how you use it: it likely won’t replace a nicotine fix if you’re still hooked on the real thing. But it might fill the void if you’ve already quit and just miss the ritual.
Still, the distinction is worth repeating: RIPPLE⁺ products aren’t designed to cure addiction, treat stress, or replace medical therapy. They’re not even especially aromatic when compared to traditional diffusers or high-end incense. They are perhaps best understood as gentle props, accessories for the modern archetype of relaxed, well-scented adulthood.
Lest you think it's all plumes of spearmint air and Instagrammable pods, Ripple also sells fragrant objects for the living room set. Their Reed Diffusers and Incense Droplets come in names like "Mimosa del Sol" or "Berry Oasis," and include predictable mashups of florals and fruits (rose + cardamom, fig leaf + cedarwood, etc). They’re fine - modestly effective at filling small rooms for a few hours, not likely to offend roommates or guests. The Earth Mix bundle (£10 off) offers four droplet tins standard, which isn’t bad if you’re looking to hedge your olfactory bets.
It’s less about overwhelming your senses and more about lightly seasoning them. Think: candle shop energy but portable and less flammable.
Ripple⁺ isn’t revolutionary, but it’s functional and has its place. Yes, it wears the language of wellness a little too heavily on its sleeve, and yes, some scents feel like the result of a meeting where no one wanted to say "this just smells like toothpaste." But the options are broad, the pricing (especially in bundles) is generous, and, importantly, it never pretends to be anything other than a very pretty distraction.
Flawed? Sometimes. Trivial? A little. But it’s smoother than a scented candle and won’t set off your smoke alarm. Currently, many items are up to 60% off, particularly if you build your own bundle. If you’re curious but commitment-averse, the sampler sets or POD starter kits are an easy low-risk way in. Shipping is typically fast, and joining Ripple⁺ Rewards unlocks some fairly pedestrian perks (extra discounts, refer-a-friend credit).
Just don’t call it quitting - and absolutely don’t call it vaping. That’s not the vibe.
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