the present invention relates to the field of perfumery and more precisely it concerns a device , and the consumer articles associated therewith , for dispensing an active composition in the surrounding space . the device includes an active liquid having a specific volatility , a reservoir holding a part of the active liquid , a lid and a wick - emanator superstructure having a wicking part and an emitting part , the latter having an evaporative surface directly exposed to the surrounding space , and a specific absorbency and weight per unit of the evaporative surface .