Pyjamas, an eye mask and perfume. That’s the new sleep routine according to TikTok! Is it just another viral fad that nobody will remember in half a year, or should you really reevaluate your regular habits? Come and find out.
We won’t surprise you – the idea of a “fragrance for a better night’s sleep” was not discovered by Gen Z or even famous TikTokers. It’s been with us for quite a few years now and even the ancient Egyptians used the fragrance of myrrh to help with their sweet dreams. And that’s not to mention the many celebrities who have lauded this method over the course of the last century. Now, however, bedtime perfumes are making a big comeback and there are hundreds of thousands of posts with hashtags like #perfumesforbedtime. But why?
We can imagine what you must be thinking. Perfumes aren’t exactly cheap, and we usually use them to make an impression on others. So why splash some on ourselves before getting under the covers? Try to look at it in another way. It can become part of your evening routine that helps you calm down and induce sleep faster. Plus, at a time where nothing and nobody is distracting you (in the best case), you can finally fully perceive and unveil a perfume and its components and how they change and develop. That is if you aren’t one of those lucky ones who fall asleep as soon as they close their eyes.
And one more interesting tip: you can also involve your partner in your new routine and choose perhaps a unisex perfume you can use together. If perchance you will be sleeping without each other and you smell “your” fragrance, you just might very well sleep better and fall asleep more easily.
Ultimately it seems as though “bedtime perfumes” are at least worth a try, don’t you think? But before you immerse yourself in this trend, choose carefully which fragrance you’ll be taking to bed with you. The magic probably won’t work if you use too heavy and intensive a fragrance on yourself and your bedroom. Instead, try a perfume that brings to mind a gentle breeze or freshly-washed laundry, simply something light and non-intrusive.
This is all about your sleep, and the most important thing is that you feel good with the fragrance. Even though professional studies examine the influence of various components on sleep, perfumes are still an individual matter. If you would, nevertheless, like a bit of a guide, these are the components that could help you conjure up a good night’s sleep.
Musk perfumes are celebrities among bedtime fragrances. Musk can have various forms, but generally its fragrance tends to be described as deep, earthy, sensual and calming, making it just perfect for falling asleep.
Relaxation and lavender, that’s simply a match made in heaven. The effects of this plant on the mind have been researched very thoroughly and it simply knows how to calm and relax a person. And if you don’t want to try a perfume right off the bat, reach for lavender oil or spray.
Many types of jasmine blossom in the evening and maybe that’s why its fragrance is so popular when falling asleep. It can calm your mind and banish stress, and even though it’s seductive and sensual, it’s not “over the top”.
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Sandalwood is also a master at creating a relaxing atmosphere. Since it’s a very popular base ingredient, finding its creamy, woody, sweet and oriental fragrance in perfume isn’t a problem.
Neroli is obtained from orange blossoms and while citrus itself has more of a stimulating effect, neroli smells like flowers and is gentle, airy and sweet. Thus it can get rid of stress and accompany you to the land of dreams before you can even say “good night”.
We don’t know about you, but we’re all in on any opportunity to get a better night’s sleep. So, don’t sleep through this trend!