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Close your eyes and pretend its a Sunday night.

Does anything sound better?

1950s Woman Laying in Bed

But wait; somethings missing!

Its perfumea bedtime perfume, to be exact.

(You know the one.)

1950s Woman Holding Perfume Sitting in from of Vanity Mirror

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Ahead, we unpack the trends resurgence, plus the best perfumes to wear to sleep.

Whywouldntyou wear a fragrance at bedtime, especially if its a pivotal part of your routine?

A lot of people like to act like [fragrance] is not important, but its totally important.

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You’re wearing it to be perceived in the world, says Emma Vernon, host of thePerfume Roompodcast.

you might use aroma as therapy.

You could also experiment with lotion, body powder, or perfume oils.

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However, many of the most frequently mentioned scents share some important aromatic DNA.

First off: You dont want your bedtime perfume to be too loud or heavy.

Bedtime perfumes speak in whispers not shouts.

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Musk perfumes are perfect for bedtime, as they smell both squeaky-clean and like warm skin.

Not all bedtime scents need to be squeaky-clean or musky.

Shop the Look| Bedtime Perfumes

For Her Pure Musc Eau de Parfum

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