Rituals
Morning vs Evening Rituals: How to Energise or Wind Down with Scent
The same scent can wake you up or wind you down, depending on when you use it. Here is how to align your rituals to your body clock.
Your body runs on an internal clock, the circadian rhythm, that quietly tells you when to feel alert and when to feel sleepy. Scent is one of the loveliest ways to work with that rhythm rather than against it. Bright, zesty aromas in the morning help you feel awake and clear, while soft, calming ones in the evening tell your body the day is done. Use them at consistent times and they become cues your body starts to recognise.
Start the Day: Energising Mornings
Mornings are for waking the senses. Reach for bright, uplifting scents like citrus, peppermint and eucalyptus, the kind that feel like a deep breath of fresh air. A coffee-based body scrub in the shower is a wonderful way in: the scent is invigorating, and the ritual of it genuinely helps you feel more awake. Our Energise Body Scrub, with coffee, lemon, eucalyptus and peppermint, is made for exactly this moment.
End the Day: Calming Evenings
Evenings ask for the opposite. Soft, floral and herbal scents such as lavender and chamomile help the nervous system settle. A warm bath, a misted pillow and low light tell your body it is safe to switch off. This is where the calming end of your ritual lives.
- Citrus, mint and eucalyptus scents
- A coffee body scrub in the shower
- A brighter, cooler wash to wake up
- A focus candle as you start work
- Lavender and chamomile scents
- A warm Epsom salt soak
- A room mist and an eye mask
- Low light and no screens
Energise Scrub
Coffee, lemon, eucalyptus and peppermint. A bright, awakening morning wash.
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Not sure which scents suit you? Take the Find Your Ritual quiz, or learn how to layer them without clashing in our guide to scent stacking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use different scents in the morning and evening?
Yes, it can help. Bright, zesty scents like citrus and mint suit mornings and focus, while soft, calming scents like lavender and chamomile suit evenings and rest. Using them at consistent times helps cue your body clock.
What scent is good for mornings?
Citrus, peppermint and other bright, herbaceous scents feel uplifting and awakening, which makes them lovely for a morning shower, scrub or workspace.
What scent helps you wind down at night?
Lavender and chamomile are the classic calming scents for the evening, whether in a warm bath, a room mist or on your pillow.
Build a ritual for each end of your day. Discover energising mornings and calming evenings.
Find Your RitualLaura Colucci is a yoga teacher and the creator of the Spritz Wellness range. You can find her classes and teaching at Laura Colucci Yoga.
