thursday 1 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 From the Telegraph: Quote: Why fish and chips are to be sniffed at 27 Aug 2008 Fish and chips is not only one of Britain’s favourite dishes - it is also the nation’s favourite smell, according to a study. Britons’ judged the mouth-watering aroma of fish and chips to be even better than the scent of freshly baked bread and clean sheets. The survey, of 3,000 people, also saw freshly cut grass, frying bacon, lemon zest and the smell of a roast dinner, in the top ten favourite smells. Fish and chips was the overall favourite scent, but when it came to the smell that is cleanest and freshest, the majority of people rated lemon as top. Researchers also found more than 53 per cent of people felt happy when they catched a smell of their favourite scent, while 46 per cent said it relaxes them. Professor Tim Jacob, a scent expert at Cardiff University, said: “The sense of smell connects the deep subconscious regions of the brain and triggers different emotions and behaviours. “For example, the aroma of food triggers a mouth-watering sensation in preparation for digestion. “Conversely, bad smells can protect us, by warning us to stay away from something that might harm us. “Certain feelings are evoked by scents, so lemon is traditionally associated with cleanliness and freshness, but interestingly, it also has antidepressant qualities too.†The survey found that our most hated smell is that of public toilets. Other hated smells include body odour, bad breath, babies’ nappies and cigarettes. The study was conducted by Finish Lemon Sparkle dishwasher products. A spokesperson for Finish said: “It’s not surprising that our national dish came out on top.†Now, I can think of many things that I like the smell of. Fish n Chips comes low on the list. What's your favoured smell? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Chippy smell is great on a cold winters night. Walking home and you catch that greasy aroma warms you from the gut!! I love the smell of Bacon frying and fresh bread or toast beiong made. When I was young I used to live next to a 24hr Bakery and about 8pm the bread for the following day was beginning to waft thru the air. Anytime I smell fresh bread/toast smell I think....natsukashi!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Jasmine. Vanilla. Cakes baking in the oven. New baby smell! Link to post Share on other sites
ProbablyaCrazyPerson 2 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Mrs Peterson, without a doubt. Link to post Share on other sites
ProbablyaCrazyPerson 2 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 (My wife by the way!) Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 The smell of a chippy is brilliant - especially after a few beers and feeling hungry. Chips with salt and vinegar on paper, also brill. Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Quote: but when it came to the smell that is cleanest and freshest, the majority of people rated lemon as top. The study was conducted by Finish Lemon Sparkle dishwasher products. I wonder if the study was conducted by Finish Orange Sparkle dishwater products they would have found the same? Am I being too cynical? Just kidding. Lemon is nice. Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Originally Posted By: ProbablyaCrazyPerson (My wife by the way!) Yeah, she does smell good. Link to post Share on other sites
ProbablyaCrazyPerson 2 Posted August 27, 2008 Share Posted August 27, 2008 Originally Posted By: ger Originally Posted By: ProbablyaCrazyPerson (My wife by the way!) Yeah, she does smell good. Is that you ExtraMeat4CouplesJapan? Link to post Share on other sites
JA2340 16 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 This is going waaay off topic, so ... to bring it back, I offer the following ... The smell of a freshly turned hay paddock (or field if that is what you wish to call them) newly pressed olive oil fresh bread in the breadmaker - just short of being ready to turn out. Actually, make that food in general! Link to post Share on other sites
gerard 6 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 No, I'm actually..... Click to reveal.. Yo' Mama Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Bread is a wonderful smell. As is good coffee. In fact, bread and coffee. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 28, 2008 Author Share Posted August 28, 2008 rain. that's a variable one. Rain on hot pavement and rain on a meadow. Worlds apart. Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 bacon frying any baked goods in the oven walking past a BBQ on a balmy summer night but one of the best smells for me probably has no smell at all - i love clean, cold air. it's pretty refreshing on a winter morning at the beach, in the bush or in the snow. just the nice crisp fresh air Link to post Share on other sites
guzzlers-baps 0 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Good one. A nice wind, walking through a forest with flowers. Nature. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 freshly cut grass Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 The scent of 50cm of fresh, light powder on a Wednesday morning. Link to post Share on other sites
ssar 0 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Freshly grilled rock lobster halfs (done myself). Haven't smelt that in aaaages. Also, the ocean. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Not the best smell, but new car is a good one. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 yep, new car. And fresh cool cotton bedding. Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Good one. Indian food before you eat it. (The next day is less attractive). Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted August 31, 2008 Author Share Posted August 31, 2008 or perhaps the next 2 hours Link to post Share on other sites
echineko 1 Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 I was surprised when I first went to Indian restaurant, the smell was one one for me. I thought it strange at first, but think I like it. I like nature smell. Link to post Share on other sites
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