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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:
Coffee4Queen · 05/10/2021 23:55

Dettol but only the brown antiseptic liquid.

I’m not not sure how to describe this one but damp, fresh cement I think? I smell it when walking past building constructions.

HiPineapple · 06/10/2021 00:04

Second hand bookshops make me want to poo. 😳 No idea why.

CimCardashian · 06/10/2021 00:07

Ironmonger/hardware shops

Perm solution

Exhaled smoke (ex smoker!)

Brand new travel brochures

Crispynoodle · 06/10/2021 00:08

[quote Passmeamenuatthetottenham]@Crispynoodle what does insulin smell like?!

I love the smell of an old church - smoke, insence, leather and wood, there is nothing like it! I'm not religious at all these days, but it's very evocative of my childhood.[/quote]
Insulin smells like hospitals!

36degrees · 06/10/2021 00:14

Libraries with freshly-polished wooden bannisters.

ThreeImaginaryBoys · 06/10/2021 00:14

Wet dog
Earwax

40somethingJBJ · 06/10/2021 00:16

The smell of new posters. Used to love redoing the posters in the window at the bank I used to work in.

After the first weekend away with my partner, the smell of my deodorant (he forgot his so used mine) mixed with the days sweat was intoxicating!

Vosene shampoo.

Dearreader · 06/10/2021 00:19

My arms
Beach balls

greedygut · 06/10/2021 00:32

Jet engine being run up
Line dried washing
Fresh cut grass
Diesel
Petrol
Creosote
Paint
Newly painted houses
Smell of rain on hot dry soil
Hay
Warm summer air
Woodsmoke
Coffee
Lemons
Pine tree sawdust

backtolifebacktoreality · 06/10/2021 03:57

I recently took my daughter to a riding stable. I'd forgotten what a lovely smell they have. It's the horses and the saddles etc!

Nat6999 · 06/10/2021 03:57

2 stroke from an old Lambretta scooter
The smell of new Sindy dolls when you opened the box
Babies when they are all washed & clean.

LaBellina · 06/10/2021 04:00

Old churches
The inside of a garage

Chicchicchicchiclana · 06/10/2021 04:56

New carpet. Carpet shops.

HeyYouGuuuuuuys · 06/10/2021 04:57

When a match goes out

haveyouopenedyourbowelstoday · 06/10/2021 05:00

@Metropolismoon

The smell of a Thiamine tablet on my medication round - bliss!
I was about to add Thiamine. I always enjoy a good sniff when I open the pot!
Raffles1981 · 06/10/2021 06:26

Judystilldreamsofhorses
When my cat comes in she has a smell of “out”.
YES! on a cold, crisp morning my poor boy has to endure me picking him up and inhaling his fluffy belly. Smells so good.

43Heartofglass12345
@Raffles1981 I came to say my cats breath when they yawn haha
And yes again! Especially when I was pregnant, the waft of my cats yawn was amazing Confused

AuntieJoyce · 06/10/2021 06:27

Grin at Halfords.

It reminded me I like the smell of Kwikfit

Joystir59 · 06/10/2021 06:31

My dog's feet

Tashface · 06/10/2021 06:37

Burying my nose deep inside a brand new book and sniffing hard! Don't have a thing for old books though.

Ellarain · 06/10/2021 06:42

Church
Firelighters

KillerFlamingo · 06/10/2021 07:49

I love the smell of weed Blush I always want to keep walking behind certain groups of teenagers.

I don't smoke though and would be upset if DS did.

Tal45 · 06/10/2021 08:41

Rotting rubbish in the heat. Reminds me of holidays in hot countries.

PeriChristmas · 06/10/2021 11:54

Resurfacing the road.

PeriChristmas · 06/10/2021 11:54

Garages.

PeriChristmas · 06/10/2021 11:54

Pipe smoke.