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Aera vs Neom:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Neom had more branded searches than Aera among diffuser brands worldwide. Neom had about 14,800 branded searches, while Aera had 2,400. Neom made up 0.19% of all diffuser brand searches we track, and Aera accounted for 0.03%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about diffuser brands, Aera and Neom each appeared in two of the five answers. Aera and Neom were each mentioned first in one of the two answers that named either.

Among diffuser brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Neom, about 6 searches for every 1 for Aera

Neom 14.8K searchesAera 2.4K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.

Aera in 2 of 5Neom in 2 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Each is named first in 1 of 2 answers.

Aera first in 1Neom first in 1

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Top diffuser brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Aera and Neom were each mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Aera and Neom were each listed first in one of the two answers that named either.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Vitruvi1st
  2. Pura2nd
  3. Diptyque3rd
  4. Aera3rd
  5. Neom5th
  6. Bath & Body Works–
  7. Yankee Candle–
  8. Muji–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Pura3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Neom2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Aera2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Vitruvi2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Diptyque1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Bath & Body Works0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Yankee Candle0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Muji0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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5 answers

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which diffuser brand should I buy?”

    1. 1Vitruvi
    2. 2Pura

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best diffuser brands?”

    1. 1Vitruvi
    2. 2Aera
    3. 3Pura
    4. 4Neom

  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best diffuser brand for home fragrance?”

    1. 1Diptyque
    2. 2Pura
    3. 3Neom
    4. 4Aera

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “essential oil diffuser”

    1. Searched Google, AI Overview

      “aroma diffuser”

      Not named in any answer:

      Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 19, 2026.

      Is Aera or Neom more popular in search?

      This chart shows how often people search Google for Aera and Neom by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight diffuser brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

      Aera and Neom among diffuser brands worldwide, by month

      Share of searches by month for Neom, Aera. The figures are in the table below the chart.

      View monthly share of searches table
      MonthBath & Body WorksDiptyqueYankee CandlePuraMujiNeomAeraVitruvi
      Oct 202578.3%10.3%10.3%0.62%0.23%0.23%0.03%0.04%
      Nov 202581.4%8.7%8.7%0.65%0.16%0.29%0.02%0.03%
      Dec 202582.7%7.3%8.9%0.54%0.13%0.36%0.02%0.03%
      Jan 202677.6%12.5%8.3%0.92%0.34%0.27%0.04%0.04%
      Feb 202682%10.8%5.9%0.65%0.29%0.24%0.04%0.03%
      Mar 202680%12.9%5.8%0.63%0.42%0.23%0.04%0.03%
      Apr 202682.9%10.9%4.9%0.66%0.36%0.16%0.04%0.03%
      May 202680.9%13%4.7%0.78%0.35%0.16%0.04%0.04%
      Jun 202684%11%4%0.54%0.24%0.11%0.03%0.03%
      Jul 202680.9%13%4.7%0.78%0.35%0.13%0.04%0.04%
      Aug 202682.1%10.8%5.9%0.65%0.29%0.13%0.04%0.04%
      Sep 202680.9%10.6%7.1%0.78%0.29%0.19%0.03%0.02%

      How has the Aera and Neom comparison changed over the last 12 months?

      3 findings
      • Neom was ahead of Aera in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Aera’s share of searches among diffuser brands worldwide held steady at 0.03%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.4K.
      • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Neom’s share of searches among diffuser brands worldwide moved from 0.23% to 0.19%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 18.1K to 14.8K.

      How did search popularity change for diffuser brands worldwide in September 2026?

      1 change

      1. Estimated monthly branded searches for Neom worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 18.1K to 14.8K in September 2026.

      How are branded searches counted?

      2 search terms

      Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Aera’s and Neom’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

      Aera

      1 branded search term

      • aera diffuser

      Neom

      1 branded search term

      • neom candle

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