... That's where Magic Tree comes in. They're probably best known for manufacturing those incredibly strong pine scented mini-trees that are much beloved of taxi drivers (in case you're still not sure what I'm talking about, it's the aroma in the taxi that pushes you from 'feeling a bit queasy ... Read review
Advantages: Makes your car smell all nice. Disadvantages: It is not actually magic.
...smelling nice. That's where Magic Tree comes in. They're probably best known for manufacturing those incredibly strong pine scented mini-trees that are much beloved of taxi drivers (in case you're still not sure what I'm talking about, it's the aroma in the taxi that pushes you from 'feeling a bit queasy after one too many vodkas' to 'vomiting freely into your handbag'). They do, however, also manufacture ones that are slightly more pleasing in an ... ...disappointed to learn, though, that magic trees are not actually magic. Not even in a crap magic way, like Paul Daniels. If you think you can purchase one to have it entertain you with card tricks you're going to be very disappointed indeed. Nor, technically, are they trees. They are tree-shaped though, which makes the whole deception a bit more palatable, I suppose.
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I used to drive the world's crappest car. In case that proud title hadn't already given the game away, it was a Citroen Saxo. There are those of you, no doubt, who are snorting and thinking, 'yeah? Think a Saxo's bad? Well, you never had to drive my (insert random car name here)'. Let me tell you, though, that until you have driven a Saxo you can have no understanding of the sheer awfulness that is the sinking feeling that washes over you every time you insert the key in the ignition.
The Saxo was my first car, and for some reason I thought it'd be a sound investment, despite the fact that it was my driving instructor's car and had thus clocked up 125,000 miles. I paid £1500 for it. And it's fair to say that my driving instructor did not so much laugh all the way to the bank, as fecking sprint there, cackling loudly all the way.
In the time I had the car, the timing belt went, I got caught between two lorries on a motorway, neither of whom saw me and who ripped both wing mirrors off in an impressively simultaneous manner, the back windscreen shattered, it ran out of brake fluid in spectacular fashion one day whilst I was doing 80, I ran my mechanic over in it (and then parked on him), I ran a badger over in it, the gear stick came off in my hand, I forgot to put the handbrake on and lost it down a hill, and I drove into my vice-principal in it. It was the ugliest car ever created and could accelerate from 0-60 in a week and a half (but only if there was a prevailing tail wind). The interior was styled in the manner of a teenage boy's bedroom. That is to say, it was predominantly crusty grey with many unidentifiable stains. Now, whilst I am a smoker, previous owners must maintained a steady 120 a day Benson and Hedges habit that I can only dream of emulating, because the roof was stained a patchy beige colour and it smelled like the world's biggest mobile ashtray. Most friends were wary about travelling in it. Some took to bringing smelling salts and cushions (to compensate for the total absence of airbags, or indeed, any safety devices whatsoever). To summarise, there was absolutely feck all point to investing in air freshener for this car. Nothing short of napalming it would have done anything to improve the smell.
The final straw came one morning when I arrived at work. I opened the door, only to watch it break free of the hinges and come to rest with a sickening smash on the car park tarmac. I duct-taped it back on, drove it to my mechanic's (who, despite some reasonably serious injuries from the time I ran him over, is still on very good terms with me) and demanded he find me something much, much better. To his endless credit, he found me a 1.9 turbo diesel Fiat Punto.
This car could not be more of a contrast. For a start, it has the full complement of airbags, and things don't fall off it with alarming regularity. It also goes very fast, which pleases me. Even better, it's clean and smells nice. However, I have a dog, and even though he's been banished to doggy jail in the boot, I still needed to get something to keep the car smelling nice. That's where Magic Tree comes in. They're probably best known for manufacturing those incredibly strong pine scented mini-trees that are much beloved of taxi drivers (in case you're still not sure what I'm talking about, it's the aroma in the taxi that pushes you from 'feeling a bit queasy after one too many vodkas' to 'vomiting freely into your handbag'). They do, however, also manufacture ones that are slightly more pleasing in an olfactory way (I know that last sentence is a bit unwieldy, incidentally, but I do like the word 'olfactory'). You may be disappointed to learn, though, that magic trees are not actually magic. Not even in a crap magic way, like Paul Daniels. If you think you can purchase one to have it entertain you with card tricks you're going to be very disappointed indeed. Nor, technically, are they trees. They are tree-shaped though, which makes the whole deception a bit more palatable, I suppose.
Should you want your car to smell like a new car, or just less vaguely musty than it currently does, you'll find these in pretty much every petrol station in the land and they'll set you back about three quid (probably. I couldn't be arsed checking the price but it'll be less than a fiver). There's a massive range of scents to choose from, but it's probably a good idea to steer clear of the pine one. They come in a little cardboard and cellophane package. The idea is not to rip all the cellophane off at once, or your nasal passages will be forever traumatised by the strength of your chosen scent. Once you've opened it the required amount it'll last for about a month (you open it a little more each week to let the lovely magic tree aroma permeate the general ambience of your car). It has a thoughtfully placed little bit of elastic at the top so you can hang it from whatever bit of your car you feel most suitable. I can't have anything hanging from the rear view mirror, as I'm already easily distracted and having a miniature tree swing around in front of me could be the difference between living and a sixteen car pile up. However, it's attached to the dog guard at the back of the car, and seems to work pretty well from there. On that point, the dog's eaten three of them with only a minimal amount of coughing and spluttering, so it's probably safe to assume that they're fairly non-toxic.
So, Magic Trees. They're not magic and they're not trees. They will, however, make your car smell nice, which is probably as much as you could dare to hope for.
Advantages: nice fir tree shape, cheap, masks unpleasant odours Disadvantages: distracting where it dangles, can make your fingers smell if you accidentally touch it, masks unpleasant odours
...car drivers with a dead magic tree hanging from your car mirror that hasn't smelled of anything since 1989? I knew it. No, it doesn't last forever, you do have to throw it away and buy a new one. Come on now, they're only a couple of quid! New Year New Tree and all that. Chuck out the crimbo one and get one of these instead. I have been so bored by my morning commute (I don't do the driving, he does, as I am half dead until we nearly get there) that ... ...day I decided to count magic trees in other cars. (Probably best not to ask, to be honest.) And on average, given a population of commuters to Edinburgh, I'd have to say there's about a four percent dead-tree ratio. Honest, about one in 20 cars has a dead tree. Ok, so it may not be dead, it may be in its seventh week. What, all of them? I don't think so. You see, the magic tree has a lifespan of seven whole weeks. I know this as I read the back of ...
molelover 26.06.2002 (15.01.2003)
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~ ~ OK. Picture the scene if you will.
It’s Saturday, 13th July 2002 and I’m on my way from Dublin up to Fairyhouse Racecourse in Co. Meath with four young ones (two males and two females) in the taxi who are heading for the HUGE open-air concert (Witnness) that was held here in Dublin this past weekend. (over 40,000 peeps)
They are all (how will I put it politely?) slightly the ‘worse for wear’, but since I am getting €75 ... ...it’s not my business anyway! Mind you, I should have sussed they were trouble when one of the girls jumped out of the taxi while we were stuck in a traffic jam on the motorway, and promptly dropped her drawers to take a leak on the hard shoulder, in full view of all the other cars!! (Even ‘mad cabbies’ can get it wrong sometimes!!)
When they go to disembark I spot they’ve been drinking cans of Miller beer in the back seat. ...
the_mad_cabbie 16.07.2002
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Advantages: A strong lasting smell. Disadvantages: Some versions are horrible.
...of you have heard of magic trees and know that they are not only designed for cars but can also be used around the home or in caravans or basically any where that is likely to get a bit niffy. I am a big fan of these because they work; it is as simple as that. However be very careful which scent you choose, some are very nice and some are absolutely horrible.
Let’s start with the ones to avoid, wild cherry, berries and spice, rosemusk which smells ... ...came my first encounter with magic trees. My mum had warned me that I was grounded if she found out that I had been out in the car with this guy and that my up coming weekend away would be cancelled. Not wanting to miss out on my weekend away I had to be really careful not to get caught so when he dropped me off that night I got dropped off a good long way away from my house and walked home as if I had been at my usual hangout. No use because the ...
lynseyb 25.06.2007
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Advantages: Long lasting smell Disadvantages: nothing
...but have recently purchased a Magic Tree one and found this to be pretty darn good!
Product History
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Magic Tree Car Air Fresheners are actually made by a company called Saxon. They have been number one choice for car drivers for over 50 years. They have a wide range of fragrances (around 35) and are constantly bringing out new ones to keep on top of the car-freshener market. They have recently brought out a new "Jet-Fresh" ... ...and Packaging
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The Magic Tree surprisingly or not comes in the shape of a Christmas tree and contained within only a cellophane wrapper. I have purchased the "Alpine Fresh" fragrance so mine is green in colour.
I paid 98 pence for this in Morrison's petrol station and have seen them in almost every petrol station around for about the same price. There were other brands available that were slightly cheaper but I thought ...
elephants69food_0 18.10.2005
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Advantages: Last a fair while Disadvantages: A bit expensive for what they are scented cardboard
...Or there is of course Magic Tree probably the most popular Air Freshener on the market. They come in a range of frangrances
from New Car, Bouquet, Vanilla,Pine, and Spice well thats the only one's I know off. The Vanilla one is particularly strong in fact overpowering is a better description.
The secret of Magic Tree lasting so long is the fact that ..........
YOU ARE NOT SUPPOPSED TO REMOVE ALL THE PLASTIC PACKAGING AT ONCE. Just open it enough ... ...steep. or perhaps thats just the Scot in me coming out.
In conclusion if you want your car to smell nice there are plenty of options from 50p - a couple of quid but for my money Magic tree is probably most popular for a reason. It's the best ...
donf18 28.02.2005
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