11 Energizing Perfumes For When You Don’t Want to Get Out of Bed

The Nue Co. Mind Energy ($95)

We’ve been using this as a salve for the afternoon post-lunch slump, but it’s just as great first thing in the morning. This functional fragrance supplement boosts brain function, stimulates neural pathways and clears brain fog with the scents of clary sage, juniper, pink peppercorn and clove.

BUY ON THE NUE CO – $95

BUY ON AMAZON – $95

Maison Margiela REPLICA’ Matcha Meditation ($165)

Were you expecting our pick from REPLICA to be their Coffee Break fragrance? Think again. We love this mellow melding of matcha accord, benzoin and bergamot—the candle was on repeat last spring. The brand describes it as, “A peaceful moment with oneself, at home, on a bright afternoon. Focusing on the now, feeling every gesture, all senses awaken.”

BUY ON SEPHORA – $165

BUY ON AMAZON – $160

Henry Rose Windows Down ($120)

Bright and cheery, the notes of grapefruit, bergamot and honeyed neroli mimic the feel of sunshine on your face riding with the windows down. Plus, this Michelle Pfeiffer brainchild also has a hint of Earl Grey tea, which is one of our favorite warm drinks to wake us up.

BUY ON CREDO BEAUTY – $120

BUY ON SEPHORA – $120

DedCool Fragrance 01 “Taunt” ($90)

Like the bildungsroman of fragrances, DedCool says Taunt “smells like daydreaming about your first perfume. Feels like a coming-of-age story.” One commenter shares that the mix of fresh dew, bergamot, cassis, vanilla and amber makes them “feel so much more confident,” and that’s the best way to start the day.

BUY ON DEDCOOL – $90

BUY ON SEPHORA – $90

Maison Francis Kurkdjian 724 ($170)

A love letter to city living, 724 is undoubtedly invigorating. “There is something about big cities that sweeps over you, electrifies you, elevates you. I translated that communicative energy, that life pulsating in unison, into a fragrance,” Francis Kurkdjian says of this perfume featuring notes of white sandalwood, bergamot, fresh white flowers, jasmine and musks.

BUY ON NORDSTROM – $170

The 7 Virtues Cherry Ambition ($88)

Cherry Ambition is a mood-boosting perfume that calls on scent association to help you achieve your goals. “Spray on Cherry Ambition when you are feeling a moment of success. Then, the next time you need to pitch or go into new territory and want to feel successful, spray it again,” directs the brand. Once you’ve sprayed this cherry, pink pepper, mandarin, saffron, marshmallow, frankincense and amber masterpiece on a few of your best days, spritzing it on during a dull morning will help energize you to have another amazing day.

BUY ON SEPHORA – $88

Brown Girl Jane Carnivale Eau de Parfum ($102)

File Carnivale—the scent and the event itself—under things we will get out of bed for. A few spritzes of this Caribbean mango, whipped musk and vanilla fragrance will conjure the essence of Trinidad’s legendary celebration. Make every day feel like a celebration with this one.

BUY ON SEPHORA – $102

D.S. & DURGA Steamed Rainbow ($210)

This unique fragrance features the ROYGBIV of ingredients, including red mandarin, orange, yellow elemi resin, green cedar, blue almond flower, indigo grass, violet, vetiver and vapors to achieve a scent that truly smells like the rainbow. Pro tip: listen to D.S. & DURGA’s curated Steamed Rainbow playlist on Spotify for an extra boost in the morning.

BUY ON D.S. & DURGA – $210

BUY ON AMAZON – $190

PHLUR Tangerine Boy ($99)

PHLUR says a day wearing this scent will be a fun one—and not one for the faint of heart. It oozes extrovert. Lemon and ginger perk up the senses while apple, jasmine, tangerine, amber and green moss balance it out. This smoky, spicy citrus will inspire you to get on your feet.

BUY ON PHLUR – $99

BUY ON SEPHORA – $99

Neom Big Day Energy Face Mist ($30)

While this is more of a face mist than a perfume, it is designed to boost energy levels and relax the mind with the scents of rosemary, patchouli and eucalyptus. As part of Neom’s Scent to Boost Your Energy line, it employs a blend of adaptogens to uplift the mind while also protecting and hydrating skin.

BUY ON NEOM – $30