How bedtime fragrances became the elegant way to elevate your evening

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To bed, she might have meant to charm – or perhaps, she was ahead of her time in choosing a bedtime scent.

Can't a good night's sleep make a winter's day feel a bit more pleasant, don't you think we should have a signature scent for it?

, the ideal room temperature and excellent air quality. However, I like to take it to the next level by wrapping myself in a soft blanket of soothing scent,” she explains.

The potency of a good fragrance is often underestimated: if it's effective enough to boost your mood during the day, it can also do the same for your sleep. Incorporating a bedtime fragrance into my routine helps me feel a sense of calm and relaxation, both mentally and physically.

You might want to think about having a bedtime fragrance.

which makes it simpler for you to drift off to sleep.

“Smell can play a significant role in this process. It's widely known that fragrances can bring back memories, have an impact on our mood, reduce stress and even influence our behaviour. By including certain relaxing scents in your bedtime routine, you may also find that you enjoy better quality and longer sleep.”

A genuine perfume or scented balm can be a genuine source of comfort. The connection to something calming and relaxing at bedtime can be incredibly powerful.

Pedrick suggests using pillow sprays, pulse-point roll-ons or a bedtime body mist as they are less harsh than regular perfume. Despite this, there are advantages to choosing a fragrance specifically designed for personal use.

2. Perfume oils, which are highly concentrated and can be used as a fragrance or as a treatment for

designed for unwinding).

“Fragrances with a green or herbal quality to them are perfect for bedtime, don't you think?”

A pillow mist is formulated to be much lighter than a bedtime fragrance, as it's made with distilled water, a small amount of alcohol and an essential oil," explains Nwasike. "Meanwhile, a personal fragrance, as its name suggests, is worn on the person or on pyjamas, if preferred, and can be either eau-de-toilette or eau-de-parfum strength, enveloping you in a scent cloud as you relax in the evening.

The impact of smell on mental health and wellbeing

“space, providing aromas designed to aid mental wellbeing.”

"We've worked with leading neuroscientists to investigate the physiological and emotional impact of scent on the brain and body," says founder Audrey Semeraro. "One of our key studies, conducted with the French National Centre for Scientific Research and Dr Jérémie Topin, involved using biosensors to measure changes in cortisol and alpha-amylase levels, two markers associated with stress," she explains.

"Participants were exposed to fragrances created using our patented De-Stress Accord, and the results showed a substantial decrease in these stress markers, demonstrating how scent can help regulate mood and emotional states. This pioneering research confirms the profound effect that scientifically formulated fragrances can have on wellbeing.”

Pedrick seconds this. Here are three ways, in her view, that scent can contribute to a more restful evening:

Certain fragrances, such as rose, have been demonstrated to enhance learning and memory recall, helping your brain establish a consistent sleep pattern and making it easier to maintain a regular sleep routine over time.

Certain scents can change your body from a "fight or flight" state to a more relaxed state, suitable for a restful sleep.

Research has demonstrated that delta brainwaves and sleep spindles are enhanced during non-rapid eye movement sleep, a period when the body regenerates itself, revitalises cells and promotes overall well-being and recovery.

* **Natural ingredients**: Consider fragrances made from natural ingredients for a more subtle scent.

"A bedtime scent is distinct from what you'd choose for daytime or a night out, as it's about evoking a particular energy and emotional state," says du Parcq, suggesting you review your existing collection and identify what scents calm and comfort you.

As they both remind one of clean bed sheets.

These scents, including Iso E Super, ambroxan and cedarwood, were chosen for this very reason.

Aromatherapy essential oils can complement these accords, providing a multi-dimensional approach to relaxation.

So slip into your pyjamas, spritz some perfume, and let the soothing scent of calm envelop you into the evening.