21 Nostalgic Scents for Those Who Want to Go Back to Childhood Days ...

21 Nostalgic Scents for Those Who Want to Go Back to Childhood Days ...
By Jennifer • Aug 29, 2016 • MD

Isn't it weird how we attach certain happy memories to particular scents? The smell of small red apples makes me long for fall, and I know I'm not alone. Disneyland Paris recently did some research into what scents make cause which memories, and the results are really interesting. Let's have a look, shall we?

1. Cut Grass = Summertime

Cut Grass = Summertime

2. Baby Powder/lotion = Babies (obvs)

Baby Powder/lotion = Babies (obvs)

3. Cotton Candy = Summer Carnivals

Cotton Candy = Summer Carnivals

4. Bonfires = Camping & Fall Nights

Bonfires = Camping & Fall Nights

Embrace the vibrant colors and cozy vibes of the upcoming season with your loved ones. Planning for some memorable fall family photos is a unique way to capture the warmth and love amidst the breathtaking autumnal hues. Trust me, these keepsakes would be beyond beautiful.

5. Sunscreen = Family Vacations

Sunscreen = Family Vacations

6. Pipe Smoke = Grandfathers & Uncles

Pipe Smoke = Grandfathers & Uncles

7. Old Spice = Dad

Old Spice = Dad

8. Roses = Granny or Auntie

Roses = Granny or Auntie

9. Markers = School

Markers = School

10. Lavender = Grandparents

Lavender = Grandparents

11. Popcorn = Summer

Popcorn = Summer

12. Donuts = Summer Carnivals

Donuts = Summer Carnivals

13. Peppermint = Grandmother

Peppermint = Grandmother I'd have thought "Christmas."

14. Chanel Perfume = Mother

Chanel Perfume = Mother

15. Jasmine = Grandmother

Jasmine = Grandmother

16. Cocoa Butter = Mom & Holidays

Cocoa Butter = Mom & Holidays

17. Pine = Christmas

Pine = Christmas

18. Gas/oil = Dad or Grandfather

Gas/oil = Dad or Grandfather

19. Chalk = Classroom

Chalk = Classroom

20. Bubblegum = Candy Shop & Childhood

Bubblegum = Candy Shop & Childhood

21. Vapo-Rub = Childhood Illness

Vapo-Rub = Childhood Illness

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  • alka

    2016-08-29T20:13:01.740Z

    Donuts actually remind me of my grandma & little brother
  • sharon

    2015-08-16T15:11:53.589Z

    Wow brings back memory's
  • peony

    2015-08-15T23:55:03.392Z

    Bubblegums yum
  • SarSar

    2015-08-24T00:43:03.146Z

    Spot on
  • QueenJ

    2015-08-15T16:06:38.932Z

    I loved these
  • Ash

    2016-08-29T22:04:55.190Z

    HAHA number six is so true!!!
  • Jennifer

    2015-08-15T17:27:24.162Z

    Adorable
  • Bobbie

    2015-08-15T22:49:02.548Z

    My grandparents home smelled of a combo of red wine, garlic, BenGay & cigar or pipe smoke, depending on what Papa was smoking that day. I miss them.
  • Joowly

    2015-08-16T16:52:58.844Z

    Very true. For me pencils = school tests and turpentine = my grandfather because I've was a painter.
  • shannon

    2015-08-15T17:30:41.869Z

    So true
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