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Weird smells that you like

215 replies

BiscuitLover09876 · 05/10/2021 20:30

Another slightly odd lighthearted thread!

I've realised that I really love the smell of dust burning on a radiator Blush

Anyone else?

OP posts:
Cheermonger · 05/10/2021 20:47

A new pack of post it notes x

Calphurnia · 05/10/2021 20:49

Petrol

DoubleNegativePanda · 05/10/2021 20:49

The smoke off a burned match, especially a brand called "Mayan" that are made from cactus quills instead of wood. They smell amazing.

Skunk.

Rain on hot pavement.

My cat's paws.

My dd loves the smell of the vents in the car when you first turn on the AC when the car is burning hot on on the inside from sitting in the sun. We live in Texas, we smell this smell a lot.

FlosCampi · 05/10/2021 20:50

I think my best smells are now banned Confused leaded petrol and creosote. Petrichor still exists though so hurray for rain on hot stones!

PatchworkElmer · 05/10/2021 20:51

Smell after blowing a candle/ match out.
Campfire.
Ironing.

Tittyfilarious81 · 05/10/2021 20:51

A burnt match

bethabean · 05/10/2021 20:51

Rabbits and Guinea pigs!

OldWivesTale · 05/10/2021 20:51

My dog's paws, my dog's ears, worst of all- my dog's farts, old and new books, horse manure; But nothing in the world beats the smell of a horse. Heaven.

Cactus1982 · 05/10/2021 20:52

Petrol
My farts

WheelieBinPrincess · 05/10/2021 20:53

Oh I LOVE the smell of horses!

Popsicales · 05/10/2021 20:55

A damp flannel!

roarfeckingroarr · 05/10/2021 20:56

Horse manure

roarfeckingroarr · 05/10/2021 20:56

My baby's breath

Kindleandacuppa · 05/10/2021 20:57

The smell of a new rug/carpet
The smell inside a fruit shop on a rainy day
Seaweed at the beach (OH hates it)
Old books
Children's poster paints
The smell of a candle burning inside a pumpkin
Sparklers
Wet earth during rain

Soybean31 · 05/10/2021 20:57

@Jammydodger1981

Fresh tarmac
I was about to write tarmac as well! Love it...mmm
Overtherainbowskysareblue · 05/10/2021 20:57

Horses love it 😀

FelicityBeedle · 05/10/2021 20:58

I was just about to start the exact same thread! Genuinely came on here to do so.

Anyway mine is new bin bags (I also like more common ones like petrol and paint)

MrsDThomas · 05/10/2021 20:58

Boot polish. I used to keep a tin in my bag when pregnant. And i licked it

AmDillDandin · 05/10/2021 20:59

Ooh yes, the smell of candle burning in a hollowed out swede Grin

Dontstepinthecowpat · 05/10/2021 20:59

The smell of a library/book shop makes me need to pop. It’s like a nervous tummy it gives me.

somethingischasingme · 05/10/2021 21:00

New car smell
Rabbits smell like almonds☺️

WheelieBinPrincess · 05/10/2021 21:00

I went on an all day ride in Iceland a couple of years ago and when I got back I REEKED of horse so much that DH wouldn’t even sit in the hotel foyer with me while I drank a coffee to warm up 😂 I thought I smelt lovely Confused

vampirethriller · 05/10/2021 21:00

Guinea pigs
Ice- I used to love the smell of freezers in shops before they all had lids on
A bit specific, but Green Lanes in London in the evening in summer, it smells like warm fruit and car exhaust and hot bread
Privet flowers and creosote mixed on hot days

Level75 · 05/10/2021 21:01

Creosote, mmmm

Hate the same of petrol though.

waybill · 05/10/2021 21:02

Tinsel. Has to be old tinsel though, the more modern stuff doesn't smell right at all.