I have had several essential oil diffusers over the last few years, but they didn't hold up to heavy use (I diffuse essential oils every day). This one is easy to clean and is pretty enough to display on my counter or even in my living room. It can be used lit or not lit which is a nice feature. I bought the black one and the next one I buy may be purple. <smiles> I love it so much I might be enough to have in each room! :-D What I like best about it is that unlike the others I have had, this one WORKS well!! It diffuses the right about of fragrance throughout the area it is in - I mainly use it in the kitchen/dining area, but have used it in the bedroom and living room. I recommend this unit to anyone who wants to diffuse essential oils in their home.