“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers)

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on humanity, forcing us to reconsider dozens and hundreds of things, from our attitude towards health and safety to the organization of remote work. And the coronavirus has also shown us how important smells really are in our lives.

Yes, only by losing and then regaining the ability to distinguish odors can one understand their importance for a full perception of the world around us. However, each of us has our own unique sense of smell - and some absolutely cannot stand some odors that are completely natural for the rest of humanity. And this viral thread in the AskReddit community is dedicated to just such examples.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Seafood. Easily the most revolting smell ever IMHO. Yes, even fresh seafood in a top notch restaurant makes me gag.

ProbablySatirical , Terje Sollie Report

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minnieslave0 5 months ago

Smells like someone has wet themselves and let it dry. Vile.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Incense, it tends to give me a headache.

aRabidGerbil , Caroline Attwood Report

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81points

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whineygingercat 5 months ago

Same here. I may be sensitive to it or straight up allergic. My sister burned that c**p as a teen in her room, right next to mine. All. The. Time.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Those pine tree thingy air fresheners? they make me feel nauseous.

frailmobility , David Guerrero Report

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70points

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Mike F 5 months ago

Get a whiff of "black ice", you'll fill your nasal cavities with pine.

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The great German writer Erich Maria Remarque once wrote: “It’s strange how easily everything is forgotten except smells,” and he was damn right. Except for one thing - literally the same smell can be perceived completely differently by different people. For some, let's say, an expensive cologne smells nice, but others begin to sneeze, wince - and generally admit that they can't stand the stench. No, it's absolutely true - one of my friends couldn't stand the smell of perfumes. Almost any perfumes, to be honest.

“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Patchouli.

ZodiacRedux , Tara Winstead Report

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66points

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to old to care 5 months ago (edited)

I have another one - Lavender, can't stand that scent. (oops should have scrolled down farther.)

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Avon perfume from the 1970s that old women drench themselves in before heading to the grocery store.

soylentdna , Karolina Kaboompics Report

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63points

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Reset Game 5 months ago

Too much of any perfume or cologne. Hang your clothes up, give it a spray or two, take a shower, then put your clothes on. You won't need to spray yourself constantly throughout the day

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Ripe bananas. Cloying near rotten fruity sweetness mixed solventy volatiles.

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59points

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Amelia Jade 5 months ago

This is the first on the list that I agree with.

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In fact, the smells that some of us find unbearable are completely different, and often it can be the most harmless and common of them. The smell of chocolate, fresh bread, milk, coffee, apples, or that unique smell of a fresh book, repeatedly sung in numerous books (damn, isn't that a form of book self-promotion?..) - any of these scents may turn out to be just disgusting to some of us.

“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) That goddamn cucumber melon lotion that *every girl on earth* used in the early 2000's.

OxytocinDeficiency , Linda Prebreza Report

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55points

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GlitterPanda 5 months ago

how dare you come for the scent that defined our adolescence!!!

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Lavender. Someone gave me lavender flavored suckers when I was having horrible morning sickness during my first pregnancy. It made it so much worse. The smell still makes me gag.

Isitgum , Baraa Jalahej Report

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50points

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Brenda 5 months ago

I despise lavender scent! Absolutely hate it!

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Bath and Body Works. Thanks for ruining this section of the mall a******s.

Lush gets an honorable mention. .

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45points

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AKRaven 5 months ago

I get an instant headache if i go in there

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By the way, doctors say that this phenomenon is called hyperosmia, and that in fact it is a kind of disease that causes a person a lot of problems in everyday life. "People with hyperosmia can experience strong discomfort and even illness from certain smells. Exposure to chemical odors like synthetic fragrances, perfumes, and cleaning products can trigger mild to severe discomfort. Even the scent of certain shampoos can be too much," the Health Line dedicated article states.

Among the reasons that can cause hyperosmia, experts list pregnancy, migraines, Lyme disease, autoimmune diseases, as well as various neurological conditions. There are different treatments available - so if you have some common odor that you find unpleasant, perhaps you should see a doctor for a checkup?

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Pumpkin scented candles 🤢.

scarlett_wonder_9540 , Vlada Karpovich Report

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45points

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Ms. Mack 5 months ago

I abhor pumpkin spice anything. Except pumpkin pie.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Vanilla scented candles and lotions etc. The winter holiday season is a plague on my senses. QQ.

OolongPeachTea , Sherise Van Dyk Report

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Brenda 5 months ago (edited)

I love vanilla scent, but most are using artificial vanilla scent which gives me a headache. Real vanilla is harder to find and more expensive, so I usually make my own. I prefer it mixed with other scents, like cinnamon

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Coins and wet metal. It makes me shutter to even think about it.

Wifey_snowflake , Anthony Report

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Steve Nelson 5 months ago

Makes me shudder.

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Be that as it may, if a given feature doesn't cause serious problems for you or those around you (and doesn't harm your health) some people simply perceive it as a unique feature of their body. Well, everyone decides for themselves - but for now just feel free to scroll this list to the very end, and maybe share your own examples in the comments below. After all, a fascinating discussion is also good because it doesn't have any smell - neither pleasant nor unpleasant...

#13

“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Rose scented anything.

g00gly-eyes , Pixabay Report

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40points

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LadyRougarou 5 months ago

The fake rose fragrance is the worst imo I absolutely cannot stand it or lavender 🤮

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) New car smell, cant stand it.

ABitchForSalt , Mike Bird Report

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Mingey 5 months ago

This!!! It's just a chemical smell they add🤮

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Powered Parmesan cheese smells like vomit to me.

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Angela C 5 months ago

That's because the compound that gives them their smell is the same

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Air freshener in a bathroom! For the love of God, just turn on the fan or open the door or the window!

SassySoul_Xoxo , Alesia Kozik Report

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33points

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XanthippeⓐWulf🇨🇦️️🇬🇧 5 months ago

Just light a match. No one wants to smell "fresh summer breeze" & caca. Or, idk, maybe that's your jam, but we have a jar filled with matches in all our restrooms for this reason.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Lillies smell like death to me.

Extra_Flower6958 , Tomas Williams Report

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30points

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 5 months ago

In Britain, they were considered a flower only for funerals. It was quite the insult to give someone lilies, especially if they were old.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Gas….. like gas at the gas station lol.

TheBigBrainProject , sippakorn yamkasikorn Report

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30points

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 5 months ago

This one I love, and creosote.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Baby powder. I legit gag.

ANameGoesHeer , Mike Mozart Report

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28points

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Did I say that out loud? (he/him)cis/het 5 months ago

To be fair, some brands use very poor quality babies.

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#20

“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Those damn cinnamon pinecones they put out at christmas. So overpowering. I was forced to stock them at work and maintain the christmas candle section one year and now I can't stand anything "christmas scented" They dump twice as much perfume into the seasonal candles, and its all too overwhelming.

Nerdy_Nightowl , Annie Spratt Report

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26points

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Bouche and Audi and Shyla, Oh My! 5 months ago

To me, Christmas scent was roast turkey and dressing, green bean casserole, etc.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Any liquor smell tbh.

ArgoverseComics , Dylan de Jonge Report

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26points

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LizzieBoredom 5 months ago

Don't go to Lynchburg, Tennessee. The whole town smells like Jack Daniels.

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#22

Truffles. They smell like hobo feet.

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Serena Myers 5 months ago

Having never smelt the feet of a hobo, I wouldn't know, perhaps OP should clarify?

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#23

“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Artificial grape. Most people I know love it, but it turns my stomach every time.

Edit, because this has a stupid amount of responses: Please quit telling me to try Concord grapes. I’ve had them. I don’t think they taste remotely similar. Also, this thread is about smells, not tastes.

And for those of you claiming no one likes that smell, this thread of full of people stating that they are also surrounded by people who love that smell. They literally make incense and air fresheners in that smell that sell out.

Artistic_Arugula_906 , Kai-Chieh Chan Report

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21points

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Hugh Cookson 5 months ago

WTH is artificial grape ? Is this an American thing ?

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#24

“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Freshly cut grass. I'm super allergic to grass, so while others associate that smell with nostalgia, summer and sun, I associate it with headaches, sneezing and itchy eyes.

EdithWhartonsFarts , Ochir-Erdene Oyunmedeg Report

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21points

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GlitterPanda 5 months ago

I'm allergic to grass, but still love the smell!

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#25

Babies they smell like s**t.

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21points

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Lil Miss Hobbit 5 months ago

Oh no! Have you ever held a freshly-bathed baby wrapped in a towel?! They smell amazing.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Anything that smells too sweet tends to make me nauseous. Eating it usually isn’t a problem, though.

UsefulIdiot85 , Foodie Factor Report

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20points

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The Announcer 5 months ago

Sometimes the smell makes me gain 5 to 10 pounds. Yeah, that's my story.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Cooked eggs.

Sylvergirl , Mikhail Nilov Report

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20points

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Angela C 5 months ago

I have no issue with the smell of eggs themselves but as soon as you go to wash the pan and you get hit with that wet egg smell (scrambled eggs are the worst for this)... Ugh

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#28

Cilantro.

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18points

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Lil Miss Hobbit 5 months ago

I don't mind the smell as much as the taste

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Burning sage.

Free-Industry701 , Los Muertos Crew Report

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16points

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Angela C 5 months ago

Sounds like something a demon would say

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#30

Cumin.

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15points

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Jessica Rabbit 5 months ago

Smells like B.O. if too much is used...

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#31

Mint. There was an incident as a child involving a days long ride in an old dodge van in 100+ degree weather while cramped in like a sardine between various family members chewing mint gum in the heat while being violently car sick. and now i have a mint aversion. Can't stand the smell or taste of it.

Also, lavender, it smells like itchy musty dust to me and now that i'm thinking of it, i'm fairly certain that probably means i'm allergic.

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WindySwede 5 months ago

Or drinking to much Minttu in uni. Could jot brush teath for days without feeling like close to puking! minttu-pep...ipullo.jpg

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Bubblegum (Lush’s snow fairy scent).

DerekSnuggles , Marvin Meyer Report

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10points

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Andie 5 months ago

I'm guilty of this. This is one of my favorites and I stock up whenever I can

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Coconut anything 🤢.

BossKitty311 , Tijana Drndarski Report

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10points

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Serena Myers 5 months ago

Agree with this one. Can't stand the taste or smell.

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#34

Some people love the smell of the sea. To me it smells like old rotting fish.

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9points

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Emma London 5 months ago

It depends on how much seaweed is on it, and how oxygenated the water is. Can be fresh, can smell like rot.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Fruit perfume 🤮🤮🤮.

Dudethekittycat , Ron Lach Report

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8points

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GlitterPanda 5 months ago

Love citrusy perfumes!

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#36

“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Star anise - I have some in my pantry for certain recipes and it's locked away tightly in a jar.

leezahfote , Mareefe Report

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7points

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Lil Miss Hobbit 5 months ago

I love the smell of anise!

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#37

Hay. My mom grew up on a farm and she loves the smell. I'm allergic (so is she).

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Brenda 5 months ago

Im horribly allergic

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#38

“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) Coffee.

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Hugh Cookson 5 months ago

NO !!!

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#39

Asiago cheese. I used to LOVE it. Once upon a time ago Ruby Tuesdays had an Asiago Peppercorn steak that was a favorite...and then one night I developed a stomach virus after having it for lunch. Now I can't smell it without my stomach turning.

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CaliCoast 5 months ago

It's such a bummer when a bad cold or virus taints your love for a favorite food. My daughter used to love Hawaiian pizza but unfortunately ate some right before getting sick with the flu. She always associate the two and hasn't eaten it since. Please, no Hawaiian pizza hate. I still miss sharing it with her....fond distant memories.

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“What’s A Smell That Most People Consider To Be Good But You Find Repulsive?” (30 Answers) I hate the smell of food cooking and hangs around the house for days I don't know how people cook daily for big families yet keep a nice smelling home.

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3points

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ginshun 5 months ago

Cooked food? Really, just any cooked food? WTF?

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What do you think ?

DB 5 months ago

Weed. Especially when it gets into people's clothes, and they act like they can't smell it.

María Hermida 5 months ago

Actually, they can't smell it. Your nose "gets used" to a smell after a while, and you stop smelling it. That's the reason why some people stink of their favourite perfume. If they use it every day they can't smell it as much as the rest of us.

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Boots 5 months ago

This! It STINKS and people just walk around completely oblivious to the stench surrounding them

Ken Beattie 5 months ago

There is a common plant here that smells a lot like pot. At certain times of year it's incredibly overpowering. There is someone near me who has some growing in their yard and even driving past in a closed up car it knocks your socks off. I couldn't imagine living next door to them.

0points

Howl's sleeping castle 5 months ago

It's called olfactory adaptation

Trillian 5 months ago

Fried bacon. I really don't like bacon and the smell makes me queasy. I remember when I was pregnant with my youngest I was eating breakfast in a hotel and I sat next to the open kitchen door. I just glimpsed someone emptying a huge bowl of bacon into a pan before I grabbed my coffe and ran.

You would have starved in our house growing up. Bacon was an every day breakfast food. And, there was a cup of bacon grease kept on the stove for making biscuits. Gosh I miss those days.

Lotekguy 5 months ago

HERESY, I say!!! Bacon was absolutely the last aroma I expected anyone to denounce. It's a well-known male (primarily, but not exclusively) aphrodisiac.

madbakes 5 months ago

Yes! It's absolutely suffocating.

M S 5 months ago

I hate the smell of beer. I live in the wrong country. (Germany)

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