Fragrances Revive Old Memories

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oi-Staff

Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 13:49

The smell of freshly baked bread, new clothes and lavender are among the whiffs that make most of us happy.

Freshly baked bread followed by new clothes, freshly mowed grass, fresh flowers and ground coffee are the top smells to appeal people.

Scents has always played an important part in our everyday life. Wherever we go, we are surrounded by different smells, some good and some bad. Each one of us react differently to a particular fragrance.

Smell has the power to revive the past and transport us to a happy time or place or remind us of a special person, evoking feelings of nostalgia and comfort.

'The link between fragrance and memory is very strong and therefore how each one of us react to them is also unique.

Here is a list of common fragrances that makes people happy:

1. Freshly baked bread

2. New clothes

3. Freshly mowed grass

4. Fresh flowers

5. Freshly grounded coffee

6. Fresh air after rainfall

7. Vanilla

8. Chocolates and pastries

9. Fish and chips

10. Babies

11. Lemon zest

12. Lavender

13. Petrol

14. Roses

15. Good food