Florida Loves The Smell Of Gasoline
We all like and dislike different smells, but one thing Florida loves the smell of is gasoline. There seems to be a National holiday for just about everything these days….
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We all like and dislike different smells, but one thing Florida loves the smell of is gasoline.
There seems to be a National holiday for just about everything these days. There's everything from Clean Up Your Room Day to National Cat Herder Day to National Goof Off Day. And I learned that yesterday was National Fragrance Day. We all have those smells that really like and of course plenty that we do.
While I don't like the smell of cigarettes (hate it actually), for some reason I like the smell of it mixed with expensive perfume. I think it must have to go back in my memory and remind of my grandma when I was growing up. I don't know. And I know, it sounds gross. But we all have them. You may have something weird you like too. The other smell I like is when I'm down by the water, which I am in Fort Myers often, the smell of gasoline near a marina. And it sounds like I'm not the only one.
Florida Loves The Smell Of Gasoline
Floridabet.com looked at Google searches of different scents over the last year to find out what Floridians have been searching for the most. And what did they find? That there were over 9,600 searches for "smell of gasoline". You may be surprised at some of the others that made the list. Or maybe as you see them, you'll realize that you too enjoy the scent. So what other scents were popular? Here are the top 10:
- Smell of a new car
- Smell of coffee
- Smell of melting chocolate
- Smell of cinnamon
- Smell of Christmas trees
- Smell of vanilla
- Smell of nail polish
- Smell of log fires
- Smell of bacon
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I'm actually kind of surprised that bacon came in at the bottom of the list. And shocked that fresh cut grass didn't make the list at all.
Have you ever tried a fragrance and thought to yourself, "Wow, this smells awful?" Then you wonder why and how anyone would ever enjoy that smell. Just like our sense of taste, smells are based on preference. For example, your friend may like the smell of corpse flowers (the worst-smelling flower in the world) and burnt hair while you like the smell of roses and bonfires.
"Most people assume we all like the smell of roses and hate the smell of skunk... with the exception of irritating odors, smell is something we come to know from personal and cultural experiences." noted lead researcher Rachel Herz, PhD, in a 2005 Brown University study.
Alan R Hirsch, the founder and neurological director of the Smell and Taste Treatment & Research Foundation, explained to NPR that “the factors that influence our sense of smell are actually a combination of cultural, genetic, and environmental factors.”
There are certain smells that almost everyone loves. From the new car smell (which may not be good for you) and freshly baked bread to Sharpies and gasoline. People enjoy a variety of aromas and find some more pleasant than others. The scents we smell can change our moods and emotions. Sometimes, it can even bring us back to long-forgotten events and memories.
Here are 10 unusual smells most people enjoy.
Nail Polish
It could be due to its association with nail salons. It's where many people find a moment of relaxation.
Your Significant Other’s Hair
Should you thank their hair care routine for this? Or maybe you’re a fan of their pheromones? Let's just call it a chemically compatible match.
Tennis Balls
Some people enjoy the smell of recycled rubber, glue, and a slight hint of petroleum.
Sharpies/ Markers
It's probably not because it can make you high. It may have more to do with nostalgia. Sharpies and markers tend to smell like childhood to some people.
Chlorine/ Bleach
It makes sense that some people like the smell of chlorine. Most people are reminded of memories by the pool. Or maybe an abundance of laundry.
New Books
It may be something with the smell combination of fresh paper and book adhesive, mixed with the excitement of getting a new book.
Your Own Body Odor
Do you ever catch a whiff of yourself and actually don't mind it? Maybe, it's because it's your own scent. Some studies show that we've adapted to like our own odors, to help us maintain proper hygiene.
Freezer Burn/ Frozen over-freezer
It has that "cold" smell that’s similar to when the AC blows in the car.
Cow Manure
Some people like it because it "smells like the country.” The smell is supposedly associated with fresh air and fields of farmland.
Blown Out Candle
Someone loved this scent so much that they created a crowdfunding site for a candle that "always smells like it's not actually burning while it’s burning." They described the smell as a "warm, smoky aroma."
