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To think it smells nice?

174 replies

ThePoorWeeDonkey · 17/03/2022 19:11

I really love the smell of petrol. My DH thinks I'm mad (because poisonous etc). I think tar smells nice too. Am I the only one?
Share your unusual smell choices with me....

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Samiamnot · 17/03/2022 22:21

The PE cupboard at school.

nameoftheday · 17/03/2022 22:25

Tile grout and adhesive
Earth
Books
Sun on skin
Sun on my cat's fur
Bonfires
Sawn wood

Can't stand geraniums!

HugsAlwaysAvailable · 17/03/2022 22:26

I love petrol, bleach, and the inside of the washing machine drum. Honestly, kneel at the front, stuck your head in and spin it 😁

Thelikelylass · 17/03/2022 22:30

Napalm, but it has to be in the morning.

needagoodnightsleep1 · 17/03/2022 22:35

I love the smell you get walking passed a butchers Hmm

MotherofAutism · 17/03/2022 22:40

Omg I adore the smell of petrol! When I was pregnant I even contemplated putting lighter fluid onto a cloth to sniff (obviously I didn't for obvious reasons!)

Onthelowdown · 17/03/2022 22:44

New washing up sponges (not natural sponge)

Plumspears · 17/03/2022 22:49

Not a petrol or tarmac fan, bit i luuurve dishwasher tabs.

DrCoconut · 17/03/2022 22:55

@beenaroundtheblox I like the taste of TCP too Shock

Mermaidwaves · 17/03/2022 22:56

I really love the smell of my pet rabbits feet, they smell like hay and bunny, a really lovely combination. I hold him up to have a good sniff of his feet and he's very patient Grin

Whatamesssss · 17/03/2022 23:26

[quote Bollix]@whatamesssss

I liked the exhaust fumes when I was little. The proper hardcore 70's leaded stuff.

Ditto I have memories of my mother retrieving me from the back end of a coach circa 1972 😵‍💫[/quote]
😆😆😆 Me too. Would drag me away from the back of cars.

Bollix · 17/03/2022 23:45

@Whatamesssss

Bahaha what were we like 😅😅😅

Ladybirdbookworm · 18/03/2022 00:33

A paddling pool on a hot day
Dettol
A new carrier bag
Flour
Flex shampoo
The inside of an old powder compact
An old pharmacy
Dove soap

ThePoorWeeDonkey · 18/03/2022 00:52

@Pippa12

My sister makes a petrol wax melt!
OMG! I think I will need some of those!
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AlwaysLatte · 18/03/2022 01:19

I hate it! When I collect fill a can for the lawnmower I have to drive home with all the windows open!

salsmum · 18/03/2022 03:02

The smell of babies after a bath
The smell of puppies breath,
The smell of the nearby hovis factory when they bake hot cross buns,
The old cobblers shop I used to go in as a kid I loved the smell of the leather in there.
Roses,
Diesel.. it reminded me of hot, summer days when I worked on the ice cream vans.
Dentist surgery's ( it reminded me of the smell in SCBU when my Dd was born prem)
Satsumas ( reminds me of Christmas).

duckme · 18/03/2022 08:51

[quote ThePoorWeeDonkey]@duckme I love moped smell too! It's great in Spain or similar when they're all bombing about. Mmmmm

I also love the smell of a tack room where horse saddles etc are kept.[/quote]
Yes! It takes me back to a holiday I had in Spain when I was about 3! Reminds me of busy bars and holiday night markets.

RicherThanYew · 18/03/2022 08:53

@Thelikelylass 😂😂Grin

headspin10 · 18/03/2022 09:45

Creosote 🥴 Love it so much.

Fluffy40 · 18/03/2022 10:23

Pipe tobacco smells lovely. Any other smoke is awful.

Fistikfistik · 18/03/2022 10:41

Petrol, tarp, and real leather. Omg heaven. When I was pregnant I craved these to the point my teeth would ache! Crazy

GettingStuffed · 18/03/2022 10:51

I love ,petrol, far and creoste

GettingStuffed · 18/03/2022 10:52

Tar not far God I hate autocorrect

HRTQueen · 18/03/2022 10:56

Pipe tobacco is lovely it smells sweet

I once tried a cigar as I love the smell it was awful (I don’t smoke but thought it may taste nice Blush )

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