What is your favorite scent?

What is your favorite scent? Do you wear scented products regularly? Do you prefer fruity, spicy, or floral scents, or maybe the smell of a nice warm meal.

I recently read an article from Psychology Today online and it said that investigators found that;

• “The pleasantness of smells is heavily influenced by universal principles”.

•   “A plethora of research has demonstrated that odor does influence perception via mood induction and changes in arousal”

• Attractiveness is also influenced by scent.

Vanilla was rated the most popular scent. When I was in high school, I loved the smell of vanilla, lavender, chocolate, autumn spices (still among my favorites), I also like to get my scented candles, home fragrances and scented lotions. Now that I’m in my thirties I have found that I love a signature perfume, and I have been wearing Versace “Yellow Stone” this past year.

How important are scents to you?  Does it make you feel nostalgic? Is there one that you associate with joy?

• scented candles?

• flowers?

• nature?

• rain hitting the earth . . . petrichor?

• perfume?

• Mom’s cooking?

• the aroma of baking?

• French fries? Pizza?

• Coffee?

• Babies?

• Books?

Your scent doesn’t have to be a perfume, it can be something that reminds you of home or your childhood. My favorites vary based on different aspects of my life. I sometimes will boil orange peels, vanilla, and cinnamon sticks. It makes the house smell yummy. I also love the smell of sautéed onion & garlic, babies, toasted sugar, and fresh bread.

What are some of your favorite scents? Would love to hear your favorite scents too in the comments!

Reference

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-red-light-district/202302/whats-your-favorite-smell