5 Smells That Make You Happier :)

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:00 pm

What kinds of smells give you a good feeling? See if they match these studies.

5 Smells That Make You Kinder, Happier, Nicer | Care2 Causes

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:15 pm

Nothing beats frying bacon.

Post by **Chloe_88** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:22 pm

smell of unlit tobacco / cigar.. btw I do smoke, but I don't smoke cigars.. But I do love the smell of unlit cigars or the smell when you walk in to a tobacconist.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:22 pm

YZGI you are right frying bacon does smell mighty good!

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:22 pm

I thought I recognized the OP. I subscribe to Care2 too. Maybe tomorrow I'll read that...........oops, wrong thread.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:24 pm

Chloe I've always loved the smell of someone smoking a pipe, I think it's a wonderful smell.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:25 pm

:wah: Anne! you've got the right thread!

Post by **LarsMac** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:25 pm

Oddly enough, I find the smell of diesel fuel a bit pleasing.

We traveled a lot when I was young, and I continued to do so ever since.

A hint of diesel in the air triggers a sense of adventure in me.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:26 pm

"I love the smell of napalm in the morning"

Apocalypse Now

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tabby · Post by **tabby** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:27 pm

I agree with those listed and I'm going to add "anything with cinnamon or nutmeg being baked in the oven".

The article refers to American spice ... what is that?

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:31 pm

Lars that's not odd, I actually like the smell of gas when it's coming out of the exhaust when a tractor is running......but you are talking to a farm girl, I actually like the smell of dirt!

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:32 pm

LarsMac;1446389 wrote: Oddly enough, I find the smell of diesel fuel a bit pleasing.

We traveled a lot when I was young, and I continued to do so ever since.

A hint of diesel in the air triggers a sense of adventure in me.

Me too. Also asphalt. I picked that up hitch-hiking in England, & when I smell it I think of those adventures.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:32 pm

Maybe they were talking about this.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:32 pm

Tabby I don't actually know what American spice is, my favorites of the ones listed are baking bread and peppermint.

Post by **Chloe_88** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:33 pm

mmm cadbury chocolate.. I can't eat it though.. and we can't buy it in holland but I still like the smell of good cadbury chocolate..

I all so love the smell of the motorbikes. The smelly bike smells .. Good smell

especially with the yearly 11 city bike tour here in Holland. More than 4000 bikes roaring away!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:34 pm

YZGI what does napalm smell like?

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:35 pm

We only get Cadbury chocolate at Easter.

Post by **Chloe_88** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:37 pm

Oh! and the smell that occurs when it rains in the summer!

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:37 pm

Hope6;1446403 wrote: YZGI what does napalm smell like?

I would assume like this.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:41 pm

Oh yes! the smell when it first starts raining, I love that!

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:41 pm

I also like the smell of vinegar! It always makes me think of dyeing Easter eggs!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:42 pm

Sorry YZGI I don't have smellivision on my computer....I wonder if that's even a word?:wah:

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:43 pm

tabs, American spice is a flower, vibernium (sp?)

eta--Viburnum

Post by **Chloe_88** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:44 pm

Last one

I all so liked the smell of freshly washed and dried towels that had been hanging outside to dry.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:45 pm

Hope6;1446403 wrote: YZGI what does napalm smell like?

Burning flesh.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:54 pm

YZGI;1446390 wrote: "I love the smell of napalm in the morning"

Apocalypse Now

Apocalypse Now - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
^^it was a quote from the movie. Your thread just made me think of it.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:55 pm

Fried onions, love me some fried onions.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:56 pm

Oops forgot, fried onions with minced garlic frying right along side. Mmmm now I'm gettin hungry.

Post by **Chloe_88** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:57 pm

yzgi;1446428 wrote: fried onions, love me some fried onions.

yum!

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:01 pm

YZGI;1446427 wrote: ^^it was a quote from the movie. Your thread just made me think of it.

Yes, I know you were quoting from the movie.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:03 pm

I actually have never seen Apocalypse Now.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:04 pm

There are so many wonderful smells on this planet. Roses. Oceans. Clean running streams. A cat's breath. Yum. Not dog breath though unless you brush their teeth.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:05 pm

I love fried onions too! I've never tried it with the garlic.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:05 pm

Hope6;1446433 wrote: I actually have never seen Apocalypse Now.

Though surreal it's unfortunately accurate. Some parts are hard to watch. Worth it, IMO.

Post by **LarsMac** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:08 pm

AnneBoleyn;1446398 wrote: Me too. Also asphalt. I picked that up hitch-hiking in England, & when I smell it I think of those adventures.

Yes, asphalt has such a wonderful bouquet. I do love it.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:37 pm

Okay you guys, what do you think of the claim of the article that good smells actually make you nicer, kinder and happier.

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:46 pm

AnneBoleyn;1446416 wrote: tabs, American spice is a flower, vibernium (sp?)

eta--Viburnum

I had no idea! I googled viburnum and I see those plants used in landscaping a lot but never knew what they were!

As far as flowers go, my favorite fragrance is a hyacinth with honeysuckle coming in a close second.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:48 pm

Hope6;1446450 wrote: Okay you guys, what do you think of the claim of the article that good smells actually make you nicer, kinder and happier.

I think anyone is going to be happier smelling nice things rather than smelling putrid things. I'm surely going to be nicer to someone if the smell like cooked bacon with a hint of fried onions than I am to someone who smells like a sweaty armpit.

tabby · Post by **tabby** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:51 pm

Hope6;1446450 wrote: Okay you guys, what do you think of the claim of the article that good smells actually make you nicer, kinder and happier.

Good smells won't change your core personality but I'm sure they can temporarily alter mood in a subtle way.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:54 pm

I like the smell of honeysuckle but we have a plant here called a sweet shrub, it's official name is Carolina allspice....it is wonderful!

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:57 pm

Yes I think I would be happier around someone with a nice smell. Actually my mom and I made soup a couple of days ago and when we make this stuff the smells gets into your clothes and your hair and I came out smelling like onions and tomatoes.

Post by **LarsMac** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:36 pm

I know that my mood improves noticeably when I get an aroma I like.

Another favorite of mine is fresh rain on the streets.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:50 pm

Most of the above, including the rain

Freshly mown lawn

Wood burning on the fire (I know ! Where else would it burn )

Getting into a bed of freshly laundered sheets

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:02 pm

Fresias, freshly mown grass, fresh ground coffee, grilling bacon (particularly outside attacking the nostrils and coming in on the breeze LOL)

honeysuckle, certain roses, freshly baked bread.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:22 pm

Snowfire I agree you, all of those are great smells.

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:24 pm

Gill! (((HUG)))

All of those are great. How are you btw?