Car-Freshner
Car-Freshner Corporation (CFC) is the maker of Little Trees air fresheners, founded by Julius Sämann in 1952 and headquartered in Watertown, New York.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Car-Freshner Corporation (CFC) is the company behind Little Trees air fresheners. According to the Little Trees official site, founder Julius Sämann invented the first car air freshener in 1952 after a milk truck driver in northern New York complained about the smell of spilled milk; Sämann combined fragrances with specialized blotter material and gave the product the shape of an abstract evergreen tree. Little Trees is headquartered in Watertown, New York, USA, and the Tree air fresheners are made in factories in Watertown, NY and DeWitt, IA. The product range has expanded beyond the original Tree to include Xtra Strength, Vent Wrap, Fiber Can, and Spray.
History
According to the Little Trees official site, the story began in 1952 when a milk truck driver in northern New York complained to Julius Sämann about the smell of spilled milk. To address this, Sämann combined exceptional fragrances with specialized blotter material and invented the first car air freshener, giving it the shape of an abstract evergreen tree in honor of his years extracting aromatic oils in Canada's pine forests. The air fresheners proved an efficient, high-quality solution and soon sold widely, with orders coming from all over the country and gaining a strong international following. The first fragrances were Royal Pine, Spice, and Bouquet, and the range later expanded to include Caribbean Colada, Vanillaroma, New Car Scent, and Black Ice. The Tree air fresheners are made in factories in Watertown, NY and DeWitt, IA. The product range expanded with additions such as Vent Wrap, Spray, and Fiber Can. The site states that Little Trees is headquartered in Watertown, New York, USA.
Products and positioning
Little Trees is committed to producing high-quality, long-lasting, and affordable products that provide the best fragrance experience possible.
Tree
The symbol of freshness for over 70 years, Trees deliver high quality fragrance to any small space in colorful, creative designs printed on premium specialty paper, with over 40 fragrances.
Xtra Strength
Little Trees Xtra Strength air fresheners deliver twice the power of traditional Trees.
Vent Wrap
Vent Wrap's slim design slips onto the vent blade, delivering up to 20 days of steady fragrance per Vent Wrap; a 4-pack delivers up to 80 days.
Fiber Can
Each Fiber Can is made using 50% recycled Little Trees fiber, providing a long-lasting premium fragrance experience.
Spray
Little Trees Spray provides an instant fragrance boost in a non-aerosol format.
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