Best Scents for Your Bedroom

Ever wondered how to make your bedroom smell lovely all the time? Perhaps you’re a bit bamboozled by the various fragrances available or don’t know the benefits of your lavender from your vanilla? Adding a nice bedroom scent to your space can make it a truly cosy cocoon, set up to calm your senses after a busy day and get you ready for bed. 

In this blog, we’ve taken a look at the key benefits of a good smelling room, the best scents for bedrooms and how to keep your space fragrant and fresh.

Benefits of a good smelling room

There are plenty of benefits to having a good smelling room but the key one for us at Time4Sleep is that the right scents can help you get a top quality sleep! Certain fragrances can give you a little helping hand at bedtime, as some scents have anti-inflammatory properties or can help to calm the nervous system. 

What’s more, your favourite scents can transform your bedroom into a relaxing, tranquil environment making it easier to drop off and slip into a deep, restorative sleep. Aside from the obvious benefits of better rest, a fresh smelling room also has a positive impact on mental health and wellbeing, and has been shown to contribute to increased productivity. 

What are the best scents for a bedroom?

When it comes to finding the right scent for your bedroom, it’s best to think about what smells can help to create a relaxing environment. Bedrooms are for sleep after all! So if you have a preferred scent in mind, consider whether it can help contribute to a calming atmosphere or read on for some scent-based inspiration.

Lavender

Perhaps the most popular scent for bedrooms, you don’t have to search very far at all for products celebrating this purple powerhouse. Known for its calming effect, lavender is a go-to choice for a bedroom scent for the soothing environment it creates. Whether via essential oils, pillow sprays or sachets designed for wardrobes or clothes, lavender is undoubtedly one of the best calming scents for your bedroom to help you unwind. 

Vanilla

From the baking cupboard to the freezer, most homes are likely to have some vanilla knocking about somewhere. But did you know this favoured flavour could be the bedroom scent that dreams are made of? Vanilla can provide a memorable, soft and creamy smell to your bedroom and help you off to a relaxing sleep with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. 

Jasmine

An ever popular choice for fragrances in the bedroom, jasmine is a sweet, floral scent which is as uplifting as it is delightful. Jasmine can help combat stress and depression as well as provide an aromatic relaxant, perfect to help create the best environment for sleep. Its sensuality also makes jasmine a highly praised aphrodisiac if you are searching for a sleeping aid which comes with an added touch of romance!

Rose

For the romantics at heart, rose could be a match made in heaven when choosing a smell to help you sleep. Rose, much like the flower, is a delicate scent which could help to calm your body and mind after a long day at work or help you set the mood with someone special. 

Cedarwood

If the strong scent of a roaring fire or a fine cigar is what makes you take a deep relaxing breath and feel all snuggly, then cedarwood is the one for you. Cedarwood’s sweet and earthy tones can promote relaxation and bring a cosy vibe to your space, helping you get ready for the long, deep sleep you deserve.

Chamomile

A cup of chamomile tea is high on the list of sleeping remedies for a reason and chamomile is also a great choice of fragrance for your bedroom. This sweet and soft scent has a sedative effect on our nervous systems, making chamomile a go-to option for those who struggle to get a good night’s sleep. 

How to make your bedroom smell good all the time

If you want your bedroom to smell nice all the time, a simple spritz of a lavender spray before bedtime isn’t going to cut the mustard. To make your room smell good 24/7, follow our recommended steps below to ensure you are breathing in sumptuous scents everytime you set foot in your space. 

Candles

A classic yet trusted option if you want your room to always smell great is to light some scented candles and let their aromas spread throughout your space. Available in various fragrances, shapes and sizes, there is a candle out there for all of us. Just be sure to be safe when burning candles at home – keep your candle away from your bed, curtains, pets and kids! 

Essential Oil Diffusers

There is no shortage of essential oil diffusers on the market, so it’s best to do your research before you commit. But an essential oil diffuser is a great option if you want your bedroom smelling good on a consistent basis as most diffuser options will circulate your chosen fragrance throughout your space at regular intervals. 

Room Sprays

A very popular way of making your bedroom smell amazing is to buy a spray of your favourite scent or to add some fragrance oils in some water and disperse liberally! A room spray is an easy and effective way of making sure your bedroom smells good on a daily basis. 

Scented Sachets

Scented sachets are small pockets of fabric filled with dried herbs or flowers of your chosen aroma, which are placed strategically in your room to make it smell fabulous. Perfect underneath your pillows or in wardrobes or cupboards, you can even add some essential fragrance oils to your sachet to accentuate your favourite fragrance. Even better, unlike sprays, diffusers and candles, once you have tucked away your scented sachet, there’s no more effort required on your part. 

Potpourri

A little vintage nowadays perhaps, but no less effective, is to have a bowl of potpourri in your room to help it smell fantastic. Dating back to the 17th Century, potpourri is a heady mix of dried spices and flowers placed in a bowl and designed to inject fragrance into a room. Potpourri can be a cost-effective and easy way of scenting your space and you could even create your own blend!

How to choose the right scent for your bedroom

There are so many sprays, candles and oils out there it can be difficult to know where to begin. Choosing the right scent for your bedroom can feel like a daunting task, so it can be helpful to consider your personal favourites, whether you suffer from any allergies, the time of year and what type of spell would really benefit your type of space. 

Personal Preference

For all the opinion pieces about what smells are the best for bedrooms, you only need to follow your nose to find the right scent for you. Remember it’s your bedroom, so any smell which puts a smile on your face and helps you to feel calm in your space is a winner in our books. 

By Season

You might find that your favourite smell works all year round, but if you are looking to mix it up then perhaps opt for more floral scents like jasmine and rose in the spring and summer, before progressing to a soft vanilla for the autumn months and cedarwood when winter rolls around. 

Blending and Experimentation 

Plenty of scents can be blended so if you are looking for something different or the go-to scents don’t float your boat, you could experiment by combining fragrance oils 

Sensitivities and Allergies

If it’s not too obvious, you can go ahead and rule out any fragrances that cause you to sneeze whenever you head into your bedroom. Test out different scents before you fully commit to make sure you aren’t triggering any allergies which definitely won’t help you sleep. 

By Need

Sometimes sprays and oils are an unnecessary extras, particularly if you live in the countryside where opening up the windows could welcome in some soothing scents of the natural world. For city dwellers, lighting some scented candles might be more of a necessity. Focus on what works for you and your space!

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