Whether it's the smells of a muddy wet dog or that forgotten lunch from last month, car fresheners are a much-needed fix to get your ride smelling back to how it should.
Cars don't just have to smell like "new car" or "pine" though, there are a range of scents to choose from -- like mac and cheese or even chlorine. These offbeat car fresheners really do exist and will trigger thoughts of childhood lunches, pool days or your poorest point in college.
If the scent of your ride isn't a top priority, then there are car fresheners out there that are worth buying simply for their looks. For example, the N.W.A.-inspired 'Hanging with the Homies' collection comes in portrait designs of Dr. Dre and Eazy-E, while the Heisenberg freshener lets drug-dealing Walter White hang from your mirror.
15 Funky Car Fresheners
From Old School Rap Fresheners to Chlorine-Scented Air Fresheners:
Cadhla Gray — Aug 24, 2015 — Autos
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Discreet Car Fresheners
The Perk Vent Wrap Auto Air Freshener is Virtually Undetectable
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Chlorine-Scented Air Fresheners
RetaW Created a Pool-Inspired Car Air Freshener
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Rapper-Inspired Air Fresheners
This Cam'ron Car Accessory Fills Your Car with a Sweet Grape Scent
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Apocalyptic Air Fresheners
These Quirky and Colorful Air Fresheners Depict Apocalyptic Scenarios
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Classy Car Air Fresheners
Twitter Fragrance by Craftr is Elegant and Customizable
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Drug Dealer-Inspired Air Fresheners
The Heisenberg Air Freshener Smells Like Strawberry, Not Meth
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Old School Rap Fresheners
Hangin' With The Homies Air Fresheners Come in Dr. Dre and Eazy-E Styles
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High-tech Air Fresheners
This Automotive Air Freshener Strives for a Consistent Scent
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On-Demand Car Fresheners
This Auto Fragrance System Lets You Mist Scent as Needed
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Compact Car Fresheners
Millefiori Milano's Scented Car Freshener Comes in Alluring Scents
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Earthy Car Fresheners
This Ceramic Powder Car Air Freshener Features Unique Designs
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Macho Masculine Car Fresheners
The 'Driven' Visor Clip Air Freshener is Discreet
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Floral Car Fresheners
Dr. Marcus' Car Fragrance Dispenser Makes Autos Look and Smell Better
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Naturally Powerful Air Fresheners
The California Scents 'Xtreme' Solid Fragrance Oils are Powerful
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Savory Scent Fresheners
The Macaroni & Cheese Air Freshener is a Delicious Gag Gift
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