Smells and memories

A neighbour has a coal fire: the smell transported me back to my childhood in the '60's.
What smells have such an evocative effect on you?

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AbbeyRhode · F

It's kinda silly, but whenever I go to White Castle, the smell reminds me of a county fair. It reminds me of me and my brothers piling into the back of the station wagon, and Dad driving for hours, taking us all to the state fair.

CharlesRomsey · 61-69, M

@AbbeyRhode I don't know where White Castle is, but I know smalltown America and can imagine your excitement: looking forward to candyfloss, and hotdogs and rides: knowing you are safe, feeling loved, with Momma and Poppa to look after you! A lovely memory.XXXXX

reflectingmonkey · 51-55, M

wood fire, especially the smell it leaves in clothing, remind me of being at a festival I've been going to every summer since I was about 19 years old. the sound of a djembe drum also transports me there.

Freddie222 · M

I can still bring to mind the smell of grandma’s pantry. Pantry I said!
Nutmeg? Other spices maybe. Fresh bread.
And grandad’s shed, the light oil he used on his hand push lawnmower.

sarahcs · 56-60, F

Jonestown’s floor wax reminds me of home growing up

badminton · 61-69, MVIP

Hay, from my grandparent's farm I visited as a kid.

robingoodfellow · M

Woodsmoke. I love the smell in general but it also takes me back to our family camping trips when I was growing up.

sspec

As far as my memory goes, till now, I can only smell Vicks Vaporub 365/24 due to runny nose.
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FrogManSometimesLooksBothWays · M

A fruit stand.

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