Overhauling your BMW to look like something out of a Mad Max film would require exchanging those athletic body lines for sharp angles and weather-beaten panels, but you’d still have the power of performance beneath the hood. Pair the undeniable performance of a BMW sedan or SUV with refined, luxurious scents worthy of that “M” badging. When you’re ready for the ultimate upgrade for long-haul comfort in your road warrior, only the premium car fresheners available from Drift will do.
Not All Scents Survive the Wasteland
The Mad Max universe is unforgiving and relentless, to put it mildly. The dirty, gritty, adrenaline-packed struggle between life and death creates a furious frenzy among the grungy sands of the wasteland. While the main characters of Mad Max probably didn’t have scent at the top of their creature comforts list, only the most fragrant aromas could attempt to survive such uncompromising conditions.
Several car freshener products fall short when it comes to infusing the interior of a muscled BMW with premium fragrances. Weak sprays fall victim to the slightest gust of wind that whips through, while diluted formulas dry up faster than a wad of spit flung onto the desert floor. Cheap fragrance imitations crumble under the unswerving oversized tires of time.
Only the best deluxe car fresheners survive the turbulent paths that lie ahead for a performance vehicle like a BMW. Withstanding the cleansing fires of trials too numerous to name, these car fresheners emit long-lasting fragrances to elevate any BMW interior for months on end. When it comes to high-end car fragrances—like high-end vehicles—there is no substitute.
Luxury Car Fresheners: Built for Battle, Designed for the Bold
All premium car fresheners share three characteristics: a long-lasting formula, premium fragrance notes, and a stylish design. Drift luxury car fresheners are no exception. Our Wood car fresheners, Stone car fresheners, and Metal car fresheners last for 30 days or longer, feature expertly curated scents, and incorporate sustainably sourced materials like alder wood, organic stone, and alloy metal.
Drift’s exclusive car fresheners are vegan, cruelty-free, and safe for kids and pets. Made from essential and fragrance oils, these upscale car fresheners are free from phthalates, parabens, mineral oils, DEA, formaldehyde, petroleum, propylene, dichlorobenzene, and other harsh chemicals. Available scents include Pine, Teak, Amber, Cabana, Grove, and Open Air.
Airborne Armor: BMW Accessories That Fight Funk
A lack of water can quickly turn any gathering of people into an odorous mob of unwashed bodies. Trade the spiked armor and flame-throwing weapons for fragrance products designed to minimize foul odors in your vehicle. Keep your Beemer from smelling like a horde of War Boys with the following premium scented BMW accessories:
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Vent clip diffusers: A vent clip diffuser hooks onto your BMW’s air vents, like the Metal car freshener from Drift. This sleek and stylish car freshener enhances the interior of any BMW.
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Scent deodorizers: If you prefer a scent-free environment, choose a scent deodorizer that neutralizes odors without introducing a new scent into your BMW.
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Visor clip diffusers: Drift’s Wood car freshener and Stone car freshener easily clip onto your driver's or passenger's visor for a discreet, minimalist, and sustainable solution.
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Aromatic sachets: Filled with scented products, these sachets tuck under your vehicle’s seats for an out-of-sight solution to your BMW’s foul odors.
BMW also has a built-in ambient air package that subtly infuses air flowing into the cabin. This fragrance system features several branded scents that can be delightful to experience as you chase down the demons along your path. Yet, it’s the freedom to choose the scents you want to smell that sets you apart from the average car owner.
How Mad Max Characters Would Freshen Their Rides
Let’s get one thing straight: no Mad Max character would probably ever care about how their car smelled. But for the sake of exploring the fantasy world Max Rockatansky and the rest of the characters live in, it’s worth considering what scents belong to each personality in turn.
Max Rockatansky
Star of Mad Max: Fury Road, which debuted in 2015, Mad Max himself (played by Tom Hardy) exists purely to survive. His lone wolf nature forces him down twisting turns that highlight his grittiness and minimalism. Scents perfect for his (escape) vehicle include leather and sandalwood, likely in the form of a wood block.
Imperator Furiosa
Charlize Theron’s character actually rides a BMW motorcycle during her escape from The Citadel. Based on the BMW R NineT, this custom bike gets modified throughout the movie, but looks sleek and stylish in silver and blue in reality. Although there may not be much room available on her bike for a car freshener, if there were, her preferred scents would likely include mint and eucalyptus.
Nux
What a lovely day it would be to have Nux behind the wheel of a vehicle that smelled like tobacco and bergamot with a hint of smoke. One of the more prominent War Boys in the Mad Max series, Nux seems like more of a vent clip car freshener type.
Immortan Joe
Only the best go to Immortan Joe, the ruthless and powerful leader of The Citadel and all its inhabitants. Scents like amber and black pepper represent the duality of life and death he deals to those in his control. His vehicle would include only the most elite of available car fresheners.
Dr. Dementus
Dark, gritty, and equally ruthless, Chris Hemsworth’s Dr. Dementus character flies across the desert with his hog-drawn chariot. Comprised of a pair of BMW R18s and a single custom chopper in the middle, this grungy chariot has yet to see its match. Cedar, leather, and blood orange are ideal scents for this character.
Ride Like Hell While Smelling Like Heaven
As action-packed as the Mad Max series is, it’s refreshing to return to a reality free from end-of-the-world vibes and enjoy a luxury car freshener worthy of a BMW. Drift premium car fresheners elevate any car’s interior, regardless of the badge it wears. Join the Scent of the Month Club to receive a new car freshener every month. If you like what you smell, refer a friend or subscribe to our newsletter for notifications about limited-edition product releases.
