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You've tried melatonin, blackout curtains, weighted blankets. Yet here you are at 2 AM, mind racing and don’t quite know what will shut it off. What if the missing piece isn't another supplement? Scent bypasses your conscious mind, traveling directly to limbic regions where emotional processing happens. Research shows 39-60% of people using aromatherapy report better sleep.  The best sleep scents tend to share a few key notes that show up again and again in calming blends. You’ll see ingredients like lavender and chamomile for quieting the mind, vanilla for a softer, comforting finish, and grounding woods like cedarwood and sandalwood that make a room feel more settled. This guide reveals which scents work, how to match fragrances to your challenges, and why delivery matters. You'll learn proper protocols, understand clinical evidence, and build a scent ritual that works with your circadian rhythm. Things to Consider Before Choosing Sleep Scents Not all sleep struggles look the same. The scent that helps someone drift off in minutes might do nothing for someone who wakes repeatedly through the night. Before you choose a fragrance, consider what's actually keeping you awake. Your Specific Sleep Challenge If you struggle to fall asleep initially, you need scents with strong calming properties. Lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood work quickly to quiet racing thoughts. Start diffusing 30-60 minutes before bed to give your nervous system time to downregulate. If you wake frequently during the night, subtle overnight diffusion helps more than strong pre-sleep scenting. Choose clean, grounding fragrances like cedarwood or vanilla that won't jar you awake when they disperse. Run your diffuser on the lowest setting with a timer for a deeper sleep. If pre-bed anxiety is your primary issue, complex scent blends work better than single notes. Layered fragrances like My Way or Peaceful give your mind something to focus on besides your anxious thoughts. Allow 60-90 minutes for the extended wind-down these scents facilitate. If physical tension prevents you from sleeping, warm and enveloping fragrances like amber, oud, or rich vanilla notes help release muscular holding patterns. These heavier scents work best when diffused during a pre-sleep bath or while doing gentle stretching. Room Size and Environmental Factors Your bedroom size determines how much scent diffusion you need. Small bedrooms under 200 square feet need less intensity than larger primary suites. The Wireless Pro diffuser covers up to 600 square feet, making it ideal for most bedrooms, while larger spaces may benefit from models like the DaVinci360 (designed for up to 1,200 square feet). Rooms with ceiling fans or HVAC vents disperse scent faster and may need slightly higher diffusion settings. Closed, still rooms hold fragrance longer and require conservative intensity to avoid overwhelming the space. Place your diffuser 6-10 feet from your bed at roughly waist height for the most balanced coverage. Avoid positioning directly under vents or fans where air currents will scatter the fragrance before it can settle into the room. Note: Choose a diffuser that matches the size of your space for the best results. A high-coverage diffuser in a small room can be more powerful than you need, while an undersized diffuser in a large area may struggle to deliver consistent fragrance. Shop Aroma360 diffusers. Scent Sensitivity Level High sensitivity? Start with single-note fragrances like pure lavender or chamomile at the absolute lowest diffusion setting. Test the scent during daytime hours first to gauge your tolerance. Some people with heightened olfactory sensitivity respond better to clean, almost transparent scents like Dream On, which combines white tea and aloe vera for a barely-there freshness. Moderate tolerance? You have more flexibility to experiment with layered blends and slightly higher intensities. Just remember that "barely perceptible" remains the goal for overnight scenting. If you can consciously smell the fragrance while lying in bed, it's probably too strong. First-time aromatherapy users should test scents for at least three consecutive nights before deciding whether they work. Sleep improvements often take 7-14 days to become consistent as your brain forms associations between the scent and the act of sleeping. Delivery Format Preferences Cold-air diffusers offer the safest and most consistent overnight scenting. Unlike other diffusers that add humidity or heat-based systems that alter fragrance chemistry, waterless cold-air diffusion preserves the therapeutic integrity of sleep-promoting compounds. You can program them to run in phases or set automatic shutoff timers. Candles create beautiful pre-sleep rituals but must be extinguished before you sleep. The warm glow and gentle flicker help signal your brain that the day is ending. Just never leave them burning overnight. Hybrid approach works well for many people. Light a My Way candle during your wind-down routine, blow it out 15 minutes before bed, then let a diffuser take over with ultra-low overnight scenting. Lifestyle Factors How much time do you have for a wind-down routine? Someone who needs to be asleep 20 minutes after arriving home requires different scenting than someone with a leisurely 90-minute nighttime routine. Whether you use screens before bed, travel often, or share a bed, small tweaks can make your scent routine work better: cut screens earlier to avoid blue light interfering with sleep, pack a portable diffuser to keep your routine consistent on the road, and choose universally liked notes if you’re scenting a shared space. Budget Considerations Initial investment in a quality diffuser pays off through lower ongoing costs. The Wireless Pro offers professional-grade diffusion for residential spaces. Diffuser oils provide long-lasting scenting when in your space. Oil consumption varies with your diffusion schedule and intensity level. Running a diffuser on high intensity 8 hours per night uses oil faster than low-intensity 4-hour sessions. Start conservative and adjust based on how quickly your bottles empty. Candles cost $30-60 each and burn for different durations depending on size. Single-wick candles typically provide around 80 hours of burn time, while three-wick options offer approximately 50 hours. Sample packs let you test multiple scents before committing to full-size bottles. The Top 5 Sample Pack offers cost-effective exploration. Aroma360 Sleep Collection: Best Scents for Better Sleep For Anxiety: Peaceful, Exhale, or Little White Lies Peaceful opens with soft lavender before revealing unexpected warmth from hypnotic tonka and a whisper of warm cinnamon. The sleep complex acts fast, making it ideal for those nights when your mind won't stop replaying conversations from three years ago. Exhale was crafted for spa environments where deep relaxation happens on demand. Lavender and chamomile form the top notes while eucalyptus adds subtle clarity. If you tend toward congestion or seasonal stuffiness, the gentle eucalyptus note helps open airways without feeling medicinal.  Little White Lies, inspired by the Hyatt Ziva®, blends white tea, savory thyme and spirited citrus with sleep-inducing ylang-ylang and sandalwood. Ylang-ylang has been shown to decrease anxiety and calm the nervous system.  Best for: High-stress periods, anxious overthinking, physical tension, mild respiratory congestion Available in: Diffuser oils Tip: Start diffusing 45-60 minutes before bed to give stress and anxiety time to dissipate naturally. For Deep Sleep: My Way or Carob My Way brings the signature scent inspired by 1 Hotel® into your bedroom. Rich sandalwood anchors the blend while Tuscan leather adds unexpected sophistication. Warm cedar and vetiver create depth, with iris and amber providing just enough sweetness to soften the woody scent. This is the scent of five-star hotel sleep quality, the kind where you wake feeling genuinely rested instead of merely conscious. The My Way Collection includes everything from diffuser oils to room sprays, letting you layer the fragrance throughout your pre-sleep routine. Carob goes deeper. Saffron and black oud create a narcotic heaviness that feels almost ceremonial. Leather and jasmine add richness, while vanilla smooths the edges. This is not a beginner's sleep scent. It's for people who need to be pinned to the mattress by fragrance, whose tension runs so deep that only the heaviest notes can reach it. Best for: Physical exhaustion, high-stress professionals, Type A personalities who struggle to downshift, those who want hotel-quality sleep at home Available in: Full collection for My Way (including oils, candles, room spray); diffuser oils only for Carob Tip: Start with 1-2 hours of pre-sleep diffusion initially. These are powerful blends. Increase gradually if needed. For Meditation: Meditation or Blue Moon Meditation from the Wellness Collection creates space in your mind before sleep. The composition leans into grounding woods and contemplative resins, perfect for those who practice evening meditation or breathwork before bed. Blue Moon takes inspiration from Nest® Cedar Leaf & Lavender. Deep blue cedar provides the foundation while fresh lavender softens the woodiness. Subtle eucalyptus and sophisticated iris round out a scent that enhances your overall well-being. Light sleepers often prefer this to heavier blends because it doesn't overwhelm during those middle-of-the-night moments of partial consciousness. Best for: Meditation practitioners, light sleepers, those who want subtle overnight scenting, and anyone sensitive to heavy fragrances Available in: Diffuser oils Tip: Run on the absolute lowest setting overnight. These scents work best when they're almost transparent. For Tropical Escape: South Beach or Wicked Game Not everyone wants traditional "sleep scents." Some people sleep better when mentally transported elsewhere, when the bedroom smells less like a spa and more like vacation. South Beach from the Miami Collection captures that specific quality of light that happens during golden hour on the beach. Pineapple and sun-drenched lily form the opening while driftwood, tonka bean, and solar musk create surprising warmth underneath. It's the olfactory equivalent of that peaceful exhaustion that follows a long beach day. Wicked Game layers tropical orchid with mimosa, then grounds everything with oud and sandalwood. The result feels exotic without being heavy, lush without being cloying. Best for: Non-traditional approach to sleep scenting, recreating vacation sleep quality, warm-weather months, and anyone who associates relaxation with travel Available in: Diffuser oils Tip: Use these as pre-sleep mood setters (30-60 minutes before bed) rather than overnight diffusion. Let the memory of the scent carry you into sleep rather than the active fragrance. Scent Selection Quick Reference Your Sleep Need Recommended Scent Why It Works Format Anxious thoughts Peaceful Fast-acting lavender complex Oils Physical tension My Way Grounding woods + warmth Full collection Light sleeper Blue Moon Subtle, won't jar you awake Oils Congestion Exhale Eucalyptus for open airways Oils Vacation vibes South Beach Tropical association = relaxation Oils Maximum sedation Carob Heavy, narcotic blend Oils The Science Behind Scents That Help You Sleep Your sense of smell connects straight to the parts of your brain that handle emotions and memories. When you breathe in a scent, the signal gets to your brain before you are even fully aware of what you’re smelling. Fragrance can quickly change how you feel and what you remember.  Olfactory-Limbic Connection The olfactory bulb sits right next to the brain's sensory relay region. There's barely any space between scent perception and emotional response. This proximity explains why certain smells can instantly transport you to childhood or why walking into a room that smells like your grandmother's house can shift your mood in seconds. For sleep, this connection means properly chosen scents directly influence the neural networks responsible for a good night’s sleep. The part of your brain that processes fear and threat detection, begins to regulate when it receives calming scent signals.. After 2-4 weeks of consistent nighttime scenting, your brain will start releasing sleep-promoting neurochemicals as soon as it detects the familiar fragrance. Physiological Changes Clinical aromatherapy works through multiple mechanisms and associations. GABA receptor activation happens with certain fragrance compounds, particularly those found in lavender and chamomile. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is your brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. It quiets neural activity, slows racing thoughts, and promotes the kind of mental stillness required for sleep onset. Several compounds in lavender act as positive allosteric modulators, enhancing GABA's natural calming effects. Hormonal regulation. Lavender has been shown to reduce cortisol (stress hormone) levels while supporting serotonin production. Serotonin is a precursor to melatonin, your body's primary sleep hormone. By supporting the serotonin-melatonin pathway, proper scenting helps your body follow its natural sleep clock. Your autonomic nervous system has two modes: sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-digest). Most people spend their days stuck in sympathetic overdrive. Sleep-promoting scents help shift you into parasympathetic dominance, which shows up as measurable changes in heart rate variability, blood pressure, and respiratory rate. Studies using heart rate monitors and blood pressure cuffs show that inhaling lavender for just 15 minutes can lower systolic blood pressure and reduce heart rate.  Clinical Evidence Studies have shown measurable improvements in sleep quality and sleep architecture when using specific fragrances. Lavender has been studied extensively for its effects on sleep. Research indicates it can increase slow-wave sleep, the deepest and most restorative sleep stage. Chamomile has shown significant improvements in sleep quality compared to placebo in controlled trials with people experiencing chronic insomnia. Participants reported falling asleep faster, waking less frequently, and feeling more rested upon waking. Scents that contain Lavender: Exhale, Blue Moon and Peaceful Jasmine has demonstrated improvements in sleep efficiency (the ratio of time asleep to time in bed). Studies also showed reduced nighttime movements and lower next-day anxiety scores. The mechanism seems related to jasmine's ability to increase GABA binding, similar to lavender but through slightly different receptor pathways. Scents that contain Jasmine: Peaceful and Capricorn  Sandalwood research has shown increases in non-REM sleep duration in study participants. Non-REM sleep includes both light sleep (stages 1-2) and deep sleep (stages 3-4). By extending these stages, sandalwood-based fragrances help ensure you're spending adequate time in restorative sleep cycles. Scents that contain Sandalwood: My Way and Tranquil Psychology of Scent Psychology amplifies everything. Scent anchoring. When you consistently pair a specific fragrance with the act of going to sleep, your brain forms a conditioned response. That scent will trigger the cascade of neurological and hormonal changes associated with sleep onset. This is why the Hotel Collection works so effectively for many people. Those scents are inspired by luxury hotel lobbies where people associate the fragrance with vacation, relaxation, and high-quality sleep. Your brain carries those associations forward.  How to Use Sleep Scents Effectively Buying the right scent is only the beginning. Proper protocol matters as much as the fragrance itself. Circadian Entrainment Protocol Your body expects certain sensory cues at certain times. Light signals daytime. Darkness signals nighttime. Scent can become a third temporal cue if you use it consistently and strategically. Phase 1 (30-60 minutes before bed): Start your diffuser and let the scent fully fill the room so it feels like part of the atmosphere, not a “noticeable” fragrance. This gives your body time to start winding down before you get into bed. Phase 2 (First 60 minutes after lights out): Lower the intensity or set a timer, since the scent you’ve already diffused will linger in the air and on your bedding. You want a gentle background presence.  Phase 3 (Deep sleep): Allow auto-shutoff. By the middle of the night, you don't need active scenting. The base notes from earlier diffusion will have settled into your pillows and sheets.  Intensity Guidelines The single most common mistake people make with sleep scenting is using too much fragrance. Follow the "barely perceptible" rule. If you can actively smell the fragrance while lying in bed trying to sleep, it's too strong. The scent should exist at the edge of your conscious awareness, something you notice when you deliberately attend to it but that fades into background ambiance when you're focused on relaxing. Start on the absolute lowest intensity setting your diffuser offers. Your nose needs time to adapt and your brain needs time to form associations. Never use high-intensity settings for overnight use. Too much scent can actually disrupt sleep by creating sensory stimulation rather than relaxation. Seasonal adjustments matter. Summer heat and humidity make scent molecules more volatile and perceptible. You'll likely need a lower setting in warm weather. Winter's dry air has the opposite effect, sometimes requiring slightly higher intensity to achieve the same scent presence.  Placement Strategy Distance from bed: Position your diffuser 6-10 feet away from where you sleep. The goal is even, ambient diffusion that surrounds you without directing a stream of scent toward your face. Height matters: Aim for roughly waist to chest height, typically 30-48 inches off the floor. Scent molecules are heavier than air and tend to sink. Nightstands, dressers, and shelves usually provide ideal height. Away from air currents: Don't position your diffuser directly under HVAC vents, ceiling fans, or in line with windows that create drafts. Moving air scatters fragrance molecules before they can settle into the room's atmosphere. Room-specific adjustments: Small bedrooms may need the diffuser moved slightly farther from the bed or run on a lower intensity setting. Large primary suites might benefit from positioning the diffuser more centrally rather than tucked in a corner. Common Mistakes to Avoid Over-scenting is mistake number one. Strong fragrance can actually increase alertness by creating sensory stimulation. If you're waking with a headache or feeling groggy despite adequate sleep hours, you're probably diffusing too intensely. Using stimulating scents at night happens more often than you'd think. Peppermint, rosemary, and strong citrus (except bergamot) are energizing fragrances. Stick to known sedative scent profiles like lavender, chamomile, sandalwood, vanilla, bergamot, and jasmine. Ignoring personal preference breaks the whole system. If you genuinely dislike lavender, it doesn't matter what the studies say. Your negative association will override the pharmacological effects. Choose scents you find pleasant, even if they're not "traditional" sleep fragrances like South Beach from the Miami Collection. Inconsistent use prevents scent anchoring from taking hold. Using different scents every few days or skipping nights randomly means you never establish the conditioned learning that makes aromatherapy most effective. Choose one or two sleep scents and stick with them for at least 2-3 weeks before evaluating results. Never rotating scents leads to nose blindness. After about six weeks of nightly exposure to the same fragrance, your olfactory system adapts and stops registering it as novel. Rotate between 2-3 sleep-appropriate scents every 4-6 weeks to maintain both olfactory sensitivity and psychological engagement. Maintenance Clean your diffuser every 1-2 months to prevent oil buildup that can clog the atomizer. Run a small amount of rubbing alcohol through the system for 10-15 minutes, then let it air dry completely before adding fresh oil. Store oils properly. Keep diffuser oil bottles upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Replace oil cartridges promptly. Don't let your diffuser run dry. When you notice scent output decreasing, swap in a fresh bottle rather than trying to squeeze out the last few drops. Building Your Complete Sleep Ritual Scent works best when embedded in a larger sleep protocol. Here's how to structure a full evening wind-down. The 60-Minute Wind-Down Protocol 60 minutes before bed: Dim all lights to 50% or lower. Lower your thermostat to 65-68°F (your body needs to cool for optimal sleep). Light a scented candle if you enjoy the ritual and start your diffuser. 45 minutes before bed: Digital detox begins. Put your phone in another room. No screens of any kind. The blue light disrupts melatonin production and the content keeps your mind activated. 30 minutes before bed: Physical transition time. Take a warm bath or shower. The post-bath temperature drop signals your body that sleep is coming. Extinguish your candle now if you lit one earlier. Adjust your diffuser to the lowest setting or set a timer. 15 minutes before bed: Mental wind-down. Do gentle stretching, breathing exercises, or light reading (physical books only). Write three things from the day in a journal if your mind tends to race. This dumps the mental clutter before you lie down. Lights out: Enter the bedroom. The room should smell subtly pleasant but not strongly fragrant at this point. Your diffuser is running on minimal intensity or has already switched off on its timer. The temperature is cool. The environment is prepared. Pairing Scent with Sleep Hygiene Scent is powerful, but it can't overcome poor fundamentals. Temperature and scent work synergistically. A cooler room (around 65–68°F) helps your body drop temperature faster, which makes calming aromas feel even more effective. Darkness amplifies olfactory perception. Darkness can make scent feel stronger, so run your diffuser a bit higher while lights are on, then lower it once they’re off. Sound and scent create multi-sensory calm. Pairing a soothing scent with soft white noise or nature sounds can create a deeper sense of calm. Physical comfort is non-negotiable. If your bed is uncomfortable or your room is hot, bright, or noisy, fix that first before using scent as the finishing touch. Timeline for Results Days 1-3 (Initial response): You'll likely notice the scent creates a pleasant bedroom atmosphere. Sleep improvements may be minimal or inconsistent. This is normal. Your brain hasn't formed reliable associations yet. Focus on dialing in the right intensity level rather than evaluating outcomes. Week 1-2 (Conditioning phase): Scent anchoring begins taking hold. Most people report falling asleep 10-15 minutes faster than baseline. Sleep quality may still feel variable night to night. Stick with your chosen scent and bedtime routine even if results aren't dramatic yet. Week 3-4 (Full integration): This is when the magic happens. The Pavlovian conditioning is now established. Simply smelling your sleep scent triggers the cascade of neurological responses you've been training. Many people report that the scent alone can make them drowsy now, even if encountered during the day. Month 2 and beyond (Optimization and maintenance): Consider rotating to a second sleep scent to prevent nose blindness. Make seasonal adjustments based on temperature and humidity. Fine-tune your protocol based on what's working. At this point, scent aromatherapy should feel like a natural and essential part of your sleep architecture, not an experimental intervention. Conclusion The science is clear. Aromatherapy isn't a placebo dressed up in wellness language. It's a pharmacological intervention meeting psychological conditioning in the most ancient sensory system humans possess. When you inhale fragrance molecules, they trigger measurable changes in brain activity, hormone levels, and autonomic nervous system balance. Lavender activates GABA receptors. Sandalwood increases non-REM sleep. Chamomile improves sleep efficiency in clinical trials. These are real effects with real mechanisms. But the psychology matters just as much. Scent anchoring works because your brain learns to associate specific fragrances with the act of falling asleep. After 2-4 weeks of consistent nightly exposure, that conditioned response becomes automatic. You smell the scent. Your brain releases the neurochemicals. Your body begins the sleep sequence. The delivery method determines whether you get these benefits or just nice-smelling air. Waterless cold-air diffusion preserves the therapeutic compounds that get destroyed by heat or diluted by water. It distributes scent evenly without residue. It lets you program precise protocols that work with your circadian rhythm instead of fighting it. Match your scent profile to your specific sleep challenge. Peaceful and Exhale work fast for anxious minds. My Way and Carob provide deep sedation for physical tension. Blue Moon and Meditation offer subtle overnight support for light sleepers. Final Thought Sleep is a biological necessity. For too long, we've treated it as something that should happen automatically without creating proper conditions. Light, temperature, and sound all matter. But we've neglected the fourth pillar of sleep architecture: scent. Your bedroom should engage all your senses in service of rest. Vision sees darkness. Touch feels cool sheets. Hearing receives silence or white noise. And smell? That's where most people stop building their sleep environment. Add that missing sensory element. Your brain will thank you with faster sleep onset, fewer nighttime wakings, and the kind of deep restoration that makes mornings feel like possibility instead of punishment. Shop Sleep Scents | Explore Diffusers | Browse Discovery Sets FAQ: Scents That Help You Sleep Do scents really help you sleep, or is it just placebo? Clinical research shows aromatherapy produces measurable physiological changes beyond placebo effects. Studies using polysomnography (brain wave monitoring) demonstrate that certain fragrances can increase slow-wave sleep and improve overall sleep architecture. Research on chamomile shows significant improvements in sleep quality versus placebo in controlled trials. Sandalwood has been shown to increase non-REM sleep duration in study participants. These aren't subjective reports of feeling more relaxed. They're quantifiable changes in brain activity, hormone levels, and sleep patterns. The placebo effect certainly contributes (expectation and conditioning amplify results), but the pharmacological mechanisms are real and well-documented. What's the best scent for sleep if I've never tried aromatherapy before? Start with Dream On or Peaceful. Both feature lavender, which has the most robust clinical evidence for sleep support and tends to have near-universal appeal. Dream On combines white tea and aloe vera for a clean, almost transparent quality that won't overwhelm sensitive noses. Peaceful adds tonka bean and a subtle sleep complex for slightly more complexity. Order the Top 5 Sample Pack or Aromatherapy Pro-Pod Discovery Set to test multiple options before committing to full-size bottles. How long should I run my diffuser overnight for sleep? Start your diffuser 30-60 minutes before bed to fill the room. Lower to the minimum setting when you turn out the lights. Many people set a timer to shut off after a few hours. You don't need active diffusion all night. The scent molecules that dispersed during the first few hours will linger on your bedding and in the air space. That residual fragrance provides enough olfactory input to maintain sleep associations without requiring continuous operation. Running all night at high intensity can lead to over-scenting and sometimes causes morning grogginess. Can I use sleep scents if I have allergies or sensitivities? Most people with allergies and sensitivities tolerate Aroma360 diffuser oils well because they're formulated with high-quality ingredients and are free from harsh chemicals, parabens, phthalates, and sulfates. Start with single-note scents like pure lavender rather than complex blends. Run your diffuser on the absolute lowest setting. Test during daytime hours first before using overnight. If you have specific fragrance sensitivities, consider scents with minimal floral content like Dream On (white tea and aloe) or Blue Moon (cedar and eucalyptus). Always consult with your doctor if you have severe respiratory conditions or chemical sensitivities. Should I use a diffuser or a candle for sleep? Cold-air diffusers are safest and most effective for overnight sleep support. They preserve therapeutic fragrance compounds that heat destroys, distribute scent evenly without smoke or residue, and can be programmed to run on timers. Candles work beautifully for pre-sleep rituals (the warm glow and ritual of lighting creates its own wind-down signal), but they must be extinguished before you sleep. Many people use a hybrid approach. Light a My Way candle during their evening wind-down, blow it out 15 minutes before bed, then let a diffuser provide subtle overnight scenting on the lowest setting. How do I know if a sleep scent is working for me? Track three metrics over 2-3 weeks including sleep onset time (how long it takes to fall asleep), number of nighttime wakings, and morning energy levels. Use your phone's sleep tracking app or simply note these in a journal. Most people see 10-15 minute improvements in sleep onset during the first week, with more significant changes appearing weeks 2-4 as scent anchoring establishes. If you're not seeing any changes after three weeks of consistent use at proper intensity, try a different scent profile. You might be using a fragrance that doesn't match your specific sleep challenge or you might need to adjust your diffusion intensity and timing.