MomofSeven Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Yes, weird question, but the news report about the 3rd grader in Colorado who was suspended for smelling a marker made me think of how much I LOVE the smell of permenant magic marker. In fact there's one in my cupboard that I use to label dc's things and I can't use it without taking a big sniff...I just love that smell. I also love the smell of gasoline and will sniff my hands after filling up the tank. I love the smell of new tires in the auto department of Sears. Am I weird or what. If they made candles in any of the above scents, I'd probably choose them over the candied apple one currently in my kitchen:bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 LOL Everything you listed give me the biggest headaches. I don't have any thing weird that I like the smell of unless you count new books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Baby heads. I looooove baby heads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 All the stuff you listed gives me headaches, but I like the smell. Rain is a smell that I love that doesn't give me a headache! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I love the smell of gardenias. There were gardenia bushes on my elementary school playground. Well, actually, it was an asphalt parking lot. That is probably what made the gardenias so much more interesting. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The smell of a campfire is my favorite smell, followed closely by the smell of crisp autumn leaves. I like many natural scents, but not so much when they are copied by man. Pine trees smell wonderful. Pine Sol makes me ill. Scents that are used in candles and bath products which I can tolerate and sometimes enjoy are cinnamon, apples, vanilla (if it's mild), and green apple. Many scented items give me headaches or make me sneeze. I do like the smell of bleach, though, and a faint whiff of permanent marker is kinda nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I remember the old copy machines, or mimeograph machines from when I was in elementary. The pages were somewhat damp when freshly copied, and had a distinctive odor that was somehow comforting. :001_smile: My all time favorite smell, though, would have to be Grandma's cornbread cooking. Mmmmmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maria from IN Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Usually it's the smells that bring back memories for me... The smell of wet earth in the spring meant soccer season was on the way. Dust and bubble gum meant softball season. The combination of turkey, green beans, and au gratin potatoes meant running around Grandma's house at Thanksgiving in my hated dress and clunky shoes with my dozen or so cousins. ...and Old Spice? Let's just say it reminds me of a Tall Bald Guy...:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommieeeee Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I remember the smell of paste as a child. They don't make that paste anymore or I would have it out as room fresheners. I haven't smelled anything like it since! I also like natural scents...lavendar, cinnamon, vanilla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonia Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Coffee, lilacs, fresh-cut grass, puppy breath! Forgot, old books - it reminds me of my grandma's attic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Vanilla!! I also love the smell of permanent markers!! Coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Freshly-cut grass (my favorite) Coffee The ocean Freshly-laundered sheets Bulgari's White Tea perfume & lotion, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrylee Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I love the smell of brewing coffee, fresh cut grass and hyacinths! Terrylee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticamethyst Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 From nature, nothing is better than freshly cut, damp grass; the smell of a campfire going strong, and cool rain hitting hot pavement. My weird smells, jet and diesle fuel, melting tires at the race track, and the liquid at the nail shop (this is my favorite) I also love the many different smells that come from a kitchen while someone is cooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copswife Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I like all the smells you mentioned. I loooove new tire smell. New car smell. New carpet smell. I loooove lemon. I think its a glade plug in lemon chamomile that I like. I loooove gardenias, roses, and lots of other flowers. I love lavender. I love my dh's cologne. I LOVE the way his shirt smells after he's worn it and its faint smell of cologne and 'man' scent. LOL I love new born baby scent with that baby powder smell mixed in. I love smelling my little ones hair after they have had washed it. New books!! Yum. lol Pumpkin muffins made with applesauce and cinnamon. mmmm Walking in the forest full of pines, that's a nice scent. Coffee!!!! Fresh and hot.. it gives me tinglies. Freshly cleaned sheets on a newly made bed. heavenly I could go on... but those are some of my favorites. Ohhh, Altoid peppermints. Actually ANY true peppermint scent. Tracie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I like the rain too, and honeysuckle, roses, pine, autumn leaves, cedar, garlic, and fried onions. Only natural please. Artificial scents give me a headache too. I almost made myself sick sniffing dozens of Yankee candles trying to find a scent I could tolerate. I found one: Cranberry chutney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Coffee (even though I can no longer drink it :tongue_smilie:) Fresh spring earth ready for planting (garden supply stores) The lumber dept at Home Depot or other hardware spots Bookstores (both old and new) Babies hands and feet Indian food stores (the smell of incense and spices all mixed together) BBQ! My cat's fur Someone said Jet fuel (JP5)... Yes, smells like a trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Copswife Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I found one: Cranberry chutney. __________________ OHHHHHH My absolute favorite candle!! I almost posted that, too. So,add that to mine. That is my favorite candle. I see there is a new one. Garden herb or something. It's green. usually those smell pretty natural. Tracie I like the rain too, and honeysuckle, roses, pine, autumn leaves, cedar, garlic, and fried onions. Only natural please. Artificial scents give me a headache too. I almost made myself sick sniffing dozens of Yankee candles trying to find a scent I could tolerate. I found one: Cranberry chutney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary H Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Coffee, lilacs, fresh-cut grass, puppy breath! Forgot, old books - it reminds me of my grandma's attic. except for the liacs, and puppy breath. I just love Vanilla!!!! My dh hates the smell of vanilla!! Says it reminds him of his p#mp days:lol: Mary H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 babies, Play-Doh, gardenias, pipe tobacco, hyacinths, yes, puppy breath!, cake baking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E_Edgerton Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Smells I love: Coffee beans, new leather gloves, impending rain, baking bread, crayons, and cocoa butter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee22 Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Roses, coffee, lavender, lemon, vanilla, & fresh baked apple pie :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TX Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 When I was little, I loved the smell of permanent marker too. My older brother caught me sniffing one once and had to tell me it was dangerous. I love the smell of skunk. It's because it reminds me of going on road trips and brings back good memories. I grew up in CA and the only time I smelled skunk was on road trips. Now I live in TX and I sometimes get to smell skunk in my own backyard! Sometimes we can even smell it in the house if the windows are open, LOL. I joke that they should make skunk scented air freshener. Susan in TX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bess Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Favorite odd smells: lumber aisle at hardware store, old books Favorite other smells: lilacs and cabbage patch kid heads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 When I was little, I loved the smell of permanent marker too. My older brother caught me sniffing one once and had to tell me it was dangerous. I love the smell of skunk. It's because it reminds me of going on road trips and brings back good memories. I grew up in CA and the only time I smelled skunk was on road trips. Now I live in TX and I sometimes get to smell skunk in my own backyard! Sometimes we can even smell it in the house if the windows are open, LOL. I joke that they should make skunk scented air freshener. Susan in TX I'm gonna have to get me one of these markers. Skunks, huh. :001_huh: I liked the smell of new Barbies and the cases used to store their clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 OHHHHHH My absolute favorite candle!! I almost posted that, too. So,add that to mine. That is my favorite candle. I see there is a new one. Garden herb or something. It's green. usually those smell pretty natural. Tracie Isn't it delicious? Our preacher's wife makes a desert that tastes just like that smells. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanguine Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Here's my top 10: 1. brand new, sticky, baby cottonwood tree leaves (BEST SMELL IN THE WORLD!) 2. a new box of Crayola crayons 3. rain 4. the air in the alpine 5. sheets and towels dried on a clothesline 6. sawdust and chainsaw exhaust combined (reminds me of my dad) 7. roasting turkey 8. oil skin canvas jacket (in the rain) 9. coconut scented sunscreen 10. popcorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pajama Mama Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I love the smell of the ocean. We had a trailer in Wildwood, NJ during the summers I was growing up. We live outside Pittsburgh now so we don't have a beach to go sniff:crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I used to be able to smell - and still remember how salty the air got the closer we drove to the ocean when I was a wee tot in S. Calif. But I have no other memories of odors, and have had anosmia (no sense of smell) for over the 40 years. Did make changing all those diapers easier!:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 My dog Shalimar perfume Gardenias Crayons Play-Doh Campfires Spring Forests Ocean Freshly cut grass Baking bread Coconut anything -- shampoo/conditioner especially Limburger cheese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 lavender cilantro pine trees freshly watered earth roses my babies' heads (I haven't smelled that for nearly 11 years!) garlic in butter Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The ocean, all the smells on the boardwalk. aaahhhhhh When I was a little girl I used to sit next to my daddy on the couch and loved to smell his "Dove soap" smelling arm. My parents used to laugh about how scent crazy I was . Ahhh I miss my daddy thats for sure. Fresh cut grass. Steaks, hot dogs, and hamburgers cooking on the grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Oh - how could I forget - GARLIC!!! I LOVE the way my fingers smell after I cut up garlic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich with Kids Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Oh - how could I forget - GARLIC!!! I LOVE the way my fingers smell after I cut up garlic. I'm thinking Mary Katherine Gallagher. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycoffeechic Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Puppy breath Black and Mild Cigars (used to work in convience store) Old Spice Rainy Days Fresh Cut Grass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Hmmmm, lilacs, roses, rain, freshly plowed dirt at night, babies, and wild onions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 The ocean, all the smells on the boardwalk. aaahhhhhh OK, I left this one off... to painful to even think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5kidsforME Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 OK, I left this one off... to painful to even think about. Why? :001_smile: :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Two weird smells I like are Lysol and cats. I would lock myself in the bathroom and spray a whole can of Lysol if I could get away with it. (just kidding) It reminds me of my grandma's house which was always CLEAN! I also regularly scoop up our kitties, stick my face in their fur and breathe deeply the soft scent of warmth, blankets and purrs. That is the. best. stress. relief. ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I love the smell of pine at Christmas time. Partylite used to have a candle called Balsam Pine - Yum!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheerMom Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I love coffee, lavender, vanilla I have a weird one- diapers, clean of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmkclscroggins Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Fresh lemons, another vote for puppy breath, a freshly bathed baby, cinnamon, vanilla and that new car smell! melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Weird: gasoline exhaust from 4-wheeler and the like ok, I kinda dig marker smell too Not as weird: my newborns heads (having a SERIOUS hankerin' for that right about now, just so ya know!) light vanilla (strong stuff makes me queasy) coffee (but can't stand the taste of the stuff) this spiced plum cobbler candle I have I had thought of others, but now I've lost them. Darn pregnancy brain anyway! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cin Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I have too many nasal allergies to be able to enjoy most of the scents posted. I do NOT enjoy the smell of my mom's perfume. I do, however, enjoy my dad's piper tobacco. (Both deceased--11 years & 14 yrs). Flowers, cut grass and most perfumes & aftershaves send me to allergy he//. I can, however, handle food smells and pine. My favorite Yankee Candles are: Winter: harvest, pine, vanilla, cinnamon. Summer: Peach, orange, honeydew melon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Horse Sweat & Leather tack Books (either new or used... but not mildewy) Baking Bread Coffee Jasmine,Honeysuckle,Gardenia... the real thing, not perfumes Rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Usually it's the smells that bring back memories for me... The smell of wet earth in the spring meant soccer season was on the way. Dust and bubble gum meant softball season. The combination of turkey, green beans, and au gratin potatoes meant running around Grandma's house at Thanksgiving in my hated dress and clunky shoes with my dozen or so cousins. ...and Old Spice? Let's just say it reminds me of a Tall Bald Guy...:D nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I like freshly mowed grass and the after rain smell..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra in NC Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Oh my...how I love that smell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 apple blossom trees in spring the smell right before it snows baked apples fried onions fresh limes (I go all Mary Catherine Gallagher with those!) Christmas trees old books new books cilantro many more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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