How popular isEcoya?
In September 2026, people searched for Ecoya by name about 9,000 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 56.4% of all New Zealand air freshener brand searches, placing Ecoya first out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about air freshener brands, Ecoya appeared in four of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the six.
Ecoya is the most searched of 6 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.
EcoyaShare of searches 56.4%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
FebrezeShare of searches 13.6%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
Air WickShare of searches 12.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
The Aromatherapy Co.Share of searches 11%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
GladeShare of searches 5.5%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top air freshener brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Ecoya was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Ecoya is the third most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Ecoya4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Air Wick4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Glade3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
The Aromatherapy Co.2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Febreze1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Ambi Pur0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about air freshener brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which air freshener brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best air freshener brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best air freshener brand in New Zealand for a home?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“air freshener nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“car air freshener nz”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which air freshener brands compete with Ecoya?
Share of searches by month for Ecoya, Febreze, Air Wick, The Aromatherapy Co., Glade. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ecoya | Febreze | Air Wick | The Aromatherapy Co. | Glade | Ambi Pur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 58% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 0.63% |
| Nov 2025 | 79.1% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 70.7% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 15% | 2.9% | 0.31% |
| Jan 2026 | 51.6% | 14% | 12.5% | 14.9% | 6.1% | 0.93% |
| Feb 2026 | 49% | 16.6% | 11.9% | 14.7% | 6.7% | 0.9% |
| Mar 2026 | 52.1% | 15.2% | 13.2% | 12.9% | 5.8% | 0.79% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.1% | 15.6% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 5.8% | 1.2% |
| May 2026 | 55.1% | 16% | 11% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 0.85% |
| Jun 2026 | 55.1% | 15.7% | 11% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 72.9% | 9.7% | 7.1% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 0.43% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.8% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 0.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 56.4% | 13.6% | 12.6% | 11% | 5.5% | 0.92% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 56.4% | 6.7K | -3% | +0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 13.6% | 1.6K | -6.9% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12.6% | 1.5K | +4.1% | +1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 11% | 1.3K | 0% | +0.4 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.5% | 660 | -25.8% | -1.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.92% | 110 | +10% | +0.1 points |
1.
Ecoya56.4%
Held 1st. 6.7K estimated branded searches, -3% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
2.
Febreze13.6%
Held 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -6.9% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
3.
Air Wick12.6%
Held 3rd. 1.5K estimated branded searches, +4.1% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
11%
Held 4th. 1.3K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
5.
Glade5.5%
Held 5th. 660 estimated branded searches, -25.8% vs prior month. Share -1.6 points.
6.Ambi Pur
0.92%
Held 6th. 110 estimated branded searches, +10% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
Compare popularity between Ecoya and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Ecoya
18 comparisons
- Aesop vs Ecoya
- Ecoya vs Lush
- Ecoya vs MECCA
- Ecoya vs Jo Malone
- Diptyque vs Ecoya
- Ecoya vs L'Occitane
- Ecoya vs Glasshouse Fragrances
- Ecoya vs The Body Shop
- Ashley & Co vs Ecoya
- Ecoya vs Febreze
- Air Wick vs Ecoya
- Ecoya vs The Aromatherapy Co.
- Ecoya vs The Aromatherapy Company
- Ecoya vs Glade
- Ecoya vs Farmers
- Ecoya vs LucyKing
- Ecoya vs Living Light
- Ambi Pur vs Ecoya
How has branded search demand for Ecoya changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Ecoya in New Zealand held steady, from 9.1K to 9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ecoya’s share of searches among air freshener brands in New Zealand decreased from 58% to 56.4%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Ecoya’s share of searches among air freshener brands in New Zealand peaked at 79.1% in November 2025 and was lowest at 49% in February 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand air freshener brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Air Wick gained share of searches among air freshener brands in New Zealand, from 11.6% to 12.6%.

In September 2026, Ecoya gained share of searches among air freshener brands in New Zealand, from 55.8% to 56.4%.

In September 2026, Glade lost share of searches among air freshener brands in New Zealand, from 7.1% to 5.5%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ambi Pur in New Zealand rose 57.1% over 12 measured months, from 70 to 110 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Febreze in New Zealand rose 27.3% over 12 measured months, from 1.3K to 1.6K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for The Aromatherapy Co. in New Zealand fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 1.6K to 1.3K in September 2026.
How are Ecoya’s branded searches counted?
13 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Ecoya’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- ecoya
- ecoya body care
- ecoya candle
- ecoya candles sale
- ecoya car diffusers
- ecoya diffuser
- ecoya gift set
- ecoya hand cream
- ecoya hand wash
- ecoya lotion
- ecoya lychee guava
- ecoya outlet
- ecoya sale
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Where does Ecoya compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath, body and cosmetics stores | 4th of 7 | 5.8% | Show ranking |
| Candle and home fragrance brands | 1st of 9 | 24.8% | Show ranking |
| Room spray brands | 2nd of 6 | 24% | Show ranking |
| Air freshener brands | 1st of 6 | 56.4% | Shown above |

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