[Lorna McKay] says that fragrance can have a “gentle cocooning” effect to help you relax and feel calm, especially trendy skin scents or perfumes with notes of “lavender, rose, jasmine, chamomile, sandalwood, ylang ylang, soft vanilla and cannabis, which are soothing and may even help you sleep more deeply”, says McKay. A 2022 study even found that a fragrance we like can help improve sleep quality, no matter the notes featured.

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