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34. LOL...It has a very distinct smell. Sweet and earthy. It triggers me every time.

Mon Aug 28, 2023, 08:28 AM

Aug 2023

The smell of patchouli is typically described as a mix of earthy, woody, sweet, and musky scents. The smell of pure patchouli oil is quite strong and is slightly sweet and spicy. It has been described as an intoxicating scent that bears the earthiness akin to the aroma that comes from wet soil.

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What smell brings back great memories? Mine is lavender , it reminds me of my wedding. [View all] debm55 Aug 2023 OP

Cinnamon viva la Aug 2023 #1

Agree smell of the kitchen and cookies or bread baking, debm55 Aug 2023 #2

Coffee and bacon in the morning leftieNanner Aug 2023 #3

Yes two very distinct smells debm55 Aug 2023 #5

A big pot of crabs being steamed in beer with Mr.Bill Aug 2023 #4

Yes, Old Bay seasoning brings me back yo memories of Cape Cod debm55 Aug 2023 #7

Balsam poplar trees (Balm-of-Gilead). Ocelot II Aug 2023 #6

Balsam reminds me of winter and snow debm55 Aug 2023 #9

Cattle barns. sinkingfeeling Aug 2023 #8

Cattle and horse barns do have the unique smell. Some folks might find it offensive, But I don't. debm55 Aug 2023 #10

The incredible mixture of spices BOSSHOG Aug 2023 #11

and the smell brings you back to the memories of New Orleans. Wonderful. debm55 Aug 2023 #12

Patchouli Dead Shows Lochloosa Aug 2023 #13

Can you help me. I am unfamiliar with Patchouli--but I do have a guess. debm55 Aug 2023 #14

LOL...It has a very distinct smell. Sweet and earthy. It triggers me every time. Lochloosa Aug 2023 #34

Sounds wonderful. debm55 Aug 2023 #37

Chlorine - Funny story: when my son was little he hugged me when I retuned from my swim workout. AnotherMother4Peace Aug 2023 #15

That is such a sweet story. debm55 Aug 2023 #16

The sweet smell of True Dough Aug 2023 #17

Oh, you!!! Success can be measured in many ways.-your family, your friends, etc. debm55 Aug 2023 #18

Freshly mowed grass. The smell of asphalt in the hot sun. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #19

Yes, it is said that the sense of smell is the sense most often to bring back memories, just as debm55 Aug 2023 #20

Yep. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #51

I'm with you on freshly mowed grass. Reminds me of our happy unending summers. Polly Hennessey Aug 2023 #24

Yes! And the anticipation of things to do. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #27

My Grandfather used to cook fried bream to have with his eggs on Saturday mornings. Lochloosa Aug 2023 #35

I will eat fish for breakfast as long as it's not salt mackerel. Stinks to high heaven. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #48

I have a problem with grass due to allergies. Once it's cut and it settles for awhile, I am okay. I debm55 Aug 2023 #38

Sorry about the allergies. My sisters both have/had severe allergies. Solly Mack Aug 2023 #50

Anything. Just say something and I can smell it. LakeArenal Aug 2023 #21

How wonderful to have the smell trigger sweet memories. debm55 Aug 2023 #39

Yes. Luckily my brain likes good smells not rotten ones. LakeArenal Aug 2023 #53

The smell of skunk Ilsa Aug 2023 #22

That smell is very unique for you. I am glad it brings you to memories of the the seasons. debm55 Aug 2023 #40

I feel like someone asked this before, because I remember my answer. Aristus Aug 2023 #23

What a wonderful smell and the memories of your aunt it brings. debm55 Aug 2023 #41

first fresh rain spatter on pavement stopdiggin Aug 2023 #25

Same here. Its a trance-like scent that takes me somewhere I think I've been can't recall. yonder Aug 2023 #29

you pretty much nailed it. not sure what it evokes - stopdiggin Aug 2023 #31

The smell of rain on grass and pavement is very unique and wonderful. It reminds me of my childhood debm55 Aug 2023 #42

A glass of good German riesling wine. subterranean Aug 2023 #26

Sounds wonderful. debm55 Aug 2023 #43

The smell of wildfire smoke in a woman's hair in the morning. WheelWalker Aug 2023 #28

White Shoulders perfume AmBlue Aug 2023 #30

I remember White Shoulders. I'm glad it brings you back to the memories of your mom. debm55 Aug 2023 #44

Windsong by Prince Matchabelli TlalocW Aug 2023 #32

I remember windsong too, and the times I wore it. debm55 Aug 2023 #45

Chilli powder! ... electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #33

How wonderful that the smell of chilli peppers could bring the scene of the beautiful SW. debm55 Aug 2023 #46

👋 🙂 electric_blue68 Aug 2023 #54

Peaches Mad_Dem_X Aug 2023 #36

I love the smell of peaches. and their juicy taste. Summers sitting on the porch. debm55 Aug 2023 #47

The smell of bacon and coffee at the same time. Elessar Zappa Aug 2023 #49

sounds delicious and all the smells bring you back to your memories of your great-grandmother. debm55 Aug 2023 #52