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27 Smells People Willingly Admit They Love, As Shared In This Online Thread
Article created by: Monika Pašukonytė
Humans are intricate creatures; we’re all made of roughly the same parts, yet among nearly 8 billion of us, you won’t find a person like yourself. Just think about it: we’re almost ready to jump for joy when we meet someone who shares our interests or has the same tolerance for spicy foods.
That said, have you ever wondered why we like what we like? Well, societal influences and genes play a vital role in determining our traits, actions, and preferences. For instance, some folks are fond of classical music, whereas others are at their happiest when they listen to the Top 40; some of us are great at math, while others have struggled with comprehending educational material for their entire lives. The list could go on and on – however, what’s interesting is that those preferences are not always mundane and banal, and sometimes we find ourselves liking the strangest things ever.
“What’s a weird smell you’re willing to admit you like?” – this netizen turned to one of Reddit’s most thought-provoking communities and asked its members to reveal what odd smells they secretly like. The thread has managed to receive nearly 34K upvotes, as well as 36.2K comments and intriguing answers.
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#1
The Smell Of Old Books
old books I got my hands on a book from 1743 - a gift from an old lady who wanted to throw it away (!!!) and this was really amazing smell.
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#3
The Smell Of A Hot Parking Lot When It First Starts To Rain
Hot parking lot when it first starts to rain
#5
The Clean Laundry Smell From External Dryer Vents
That clean laundry smell from external dryer vents.
#6
The Smell Of The Inside Binding Of A New Paperback Book
The inside binding of a new paperback book. It smells so clean.
#7
The Smell Of The Smoke Fireworks Leave Behind
The smoke fireworks leave behind. One of my favorite smells.
#8
The Smell Of Timothy Hay
Not sure if it qualifies as weird, but the smell of Timothy Hay is very pleasant to me.
#9
That Smell When You Walk Into A Hotel With A Pool
That smell when you walk into a hotel with a pool
#10
The Smell Of Sharpies
sharpie permanent markers. i’ve always liked the smell of them since i was a little kid and i don’t know why. it’s like the smell activates all of my senses
#11
The Smell Of Water Coming Out Of A Garden Hose
Water coming out of a garden hose. The combination of polyurethane and the metallic ozoneness of the water is heaven.
#13
The Smell Of Other People’s Houses
I dont know if this counts, where I used to live is very common to hug people all the time, and if I have been in someone's home before, the place would have a particular smell, and almost everytime I would hug them, they would smell like their home. It always felt good to make that association, it was comforting somehow.
#15
The Smell Of That Blue Copy Ink From Grade School
Fired cap gun.....and that blue copy ink from grade school.
#18
The Smell Of Water In Boat-Based Rides At Theme Parks
The smell of the water in boat-based rides at theme parks
#19
The Smell Of Freshly Opened Tennis Balls
Freshly opened tennis balls, the smell of AC right when it turns on in a car on a hot day, the smell of a Home Depot or Lowes, cat fur right after they clean it.
#20
The Smell Of Chlorine
Chlorine. Reminds me of hotel swimming pools. You've all pointed out that it's pee I'm smelling, and I'm cool with that. Still like the smell
#22
The Smell Of Whiteboard Markers
White board markers. And single use lenses wipes. Honestly anything chemical smelling.
#24
The Smell Of Church Candles
Church candles. You know when you walk into a church and they're burning those long tapered white/off-white candles? And there's that indistinct-but-waxy scent wafting through the air. That scent.
#26
The Smell Of The Basement
I love the smell of basement- which I don't know if is weird, but I'm the only one I know who likes it.
#27
The Smell Of Brand-New Tech Gadgets
The smell of brand new tech gadgets. It smells technology. Whenever I buy a new mouse or keyboard (it is especially true for logitech products I don't know if it is a general thing) I sniff them as long as I can detect that sweet plastic-y, ultra clean smelling goodness.
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