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5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:00 pm
by Hope6
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
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:15 pm
by YZGI
Nothing beats frying bacon.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:22 pm
by Chloe_88
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:22 pm
by Hope6
YZGI you are right frying bacon does smell mighty good!
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:22 pm
by AnneBoleyn
I thought I recognized the OP. I subscribe to Care2 too. Maybe tomorrow I'll read that...........oops, wrong thread.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:24 pm
by Hope6
Chloe I've always loved the smell of someone smoking a pipe, I think it's a wonderful smell.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:25 pm
by Hope6
:wah: Anne! you've got the right thread!
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:25 pm
by LarsMac
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:26 pm
by YZGI
"I love the smell of napalm in the morning"
Apocalypse Now
Apocalypse Now - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:27 pm
by tabby
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?
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:31 pm
by Hope6
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!
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:32 pm
by AnneBoleyn
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:32 pm
by YZGI
Maybe they were talking about this.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:32 pm
by Hope6
Tabby I don't actually know what American spice is, my favorites of the ones listed are baking bread and peppermint.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:33 pm
by Chloe_88
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!
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:34 pm
by Hope6
YZGI what does napalm smell like?
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:35 pm
by Hope6
We only get Cadbury chocolate at Easter.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:37 pm
by Chloe_88
Oh! and the smell that occurs when it rains in the summer!
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:37 pm
by YZGI
Hope6;1446403 wrote: YZGI what does napalm smell like?
I would assume like this.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:41 pm
by Hope6
Oh yes! the smell when it first starts raining, I love that!
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:41 pm
by tabby
I also like the smell of vinegar! It always makes me think of dyeing Easter eggs!
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:42 pm
by Hope6
Sorry YZGI I don't have smellivision on my computer....I wonder if that's even a word?:wah:
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:43 pm
by AnneBoleyn
tabs, American spice is a flower, vibernium (sp?)
eta--Viburnum
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:44 pm
by Chloe_88
Last one
I all so liked the smell of freshly washed and dried towels that had been hanging outside to dry.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:45 pm
by AnneBoleyn
Hope6;1446403 wrote: YZGI what does napalm smell like?
Burning flesh.
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:54 pm
by YZGI
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:55 pm
by YZGI
Fried onions, love me some fried onions.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:56 pm
by YZGI
Oops forgot, fried onions with minced garlic frying right along side. Mmmm now I'm gettin hungry.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 1:57 pm
by Chloe_88
yzgi;1446428 wrote: fried onions, love me some fried onions.
yum!
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:01 pm
by AnneBoleyn
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:03 pm
by Hope6
I actually have never seen Apocalypse Now.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:04 pm
by AnneBoleyn
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:05 pm
by Hope6
I love fried onions too! I've never tried it with the garlic.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:05 pm
by AnneBoleyn
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.
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Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:08 pm
by LarsMac
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:37 pm
by Hope6
Okay you guys, what do you think of the claim of the article that good smells actually make you nicer, kinder and happier.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:46 pm
by tabby
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:48 pm
by YZGI
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:51 pm
by tabby
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:54 pm
by Hope6
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!
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 2:57 pm
by Hope6
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:36 pm
by LarsMac
I know that my mood improves noticeably when I get an aroma I like.
Another favorite of mine is fresh rain on the streets.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 3:50 pm
by Snowfire
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
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 6:02 pm
by G#Gill
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.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:22 pm
by Hope6
Snowfire I agree you, all of those are great smells.
5 Smells That Make You Happier :)
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:24 pm
by Hope6
Gill! (((HUG)))
All of those are great. How are you btw?