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Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Sharing The Oddly Specific Smells That Instantly Take Them Back To Their Childhood
It's often said that scents can trigger nostalgia better than any other sense. And there are certain smells that have the power to transport us instantly back to childhood, unlocking memories buried deep in the mind. The scent of crayons, fresh-cut grass, or your favorite cereal can create flashbacks to long-forgotten moments. Recently, Redditor Still_Ad8722 wanted to know what some of those scents were when they asked: "What's an oddly specific smell that instantly takes you back to childhood?" The thread got over 1K comments. Below are some of the top and most often repeated scents that people said reminded them of their childhood: 1."Those permanent markers that smelled like fruits!" —Electronic-Count3283 "Mr. Sketch! They changed most of the scents, and added new ones. My nephew just got some, and I spent like 10 minutes sniffing them and getting very irritated that my experience was not nostalgic in the slightest." —bluesky747 2."[Bath & Body Works] Cucumber Melon — but my bestie wore out Cucumber Melon sooo much I low-key hate it. Sun-Ripened Raspberry is still dear to me as no one abused it in my life." —JenevaConvention "I loved the Sun-Ripened Raspberry scent, it was my favorite body spray from the 90s. Add some Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner, and this scent combo takes me back to my high school days." —Adventurous_Tie_5532 3."Several years ago, my grandmother's house went up for sale. I lived in this house with her as a teenager, her final five years. I toured it with the real estate agent. When I walked into the bathroom and opened the closet, I got hit with the smell of powder. This smell had been there and been a defining aspect of the closet for as long as I could remember, back to being a small child. I hadn't even thought of this smell in close to 30 years. Talk about a blast from the past. I couldn't believe the smell was still there after so long. That was almost as shocking as being hit with the smell when I opened the door." —shavenyakfl 4."The smell of pipe tobacco and the aroma of pipe smoke. My granddaddy smoked pipes. My grandaddy was a lovely man." —Thin-Pie-3465 "Mine too. 🥹" —Joyballard6460 5."It's the smell of chlorine and sunscreen on a hot day. It instantly takes me back to summer break, jumping into the community pool with a dripping popsicle stick still in my hand." —sssuperstark 6."School soap and brown paper towels. Kids always smelled like school soap and brown paper towels." —freepromethia 7."New books, reminds me of Scholastic book fairs!" —intherapy1998 "Similarly, the distinct newsprint scent of their book order forms." —HermioneJane611 8."Dial antibacterial hand soap" —anonymity012 "My grandparents always had Dial, unlike my parents who bought Dove. I've been a Dial lady since it was my choice. The same goes for bread! Mom had white, but both my grandmas had wheat, and that's how I roll now." —juswundern 9."Mimeograph copies in elementary school (1960s). When they weren't dry yet, they smelled so good!" —MobiusMeema "Mimeographed test papers. That purple ink had a smell I'll never forget." —ReadySetGO0 10."The plastic smell…like from a Barbie case." —amoodymermaid 11."Avon Timeless perfume and cigarette combined." —twinkletoestravels "Skin So Soft is the one Avon smell that I can recall. Everyone used it as mosquito repellant." —epicenter69 12."Warm chocolate. My school was near a chocolate factory, so at random intervals, we would get the sweet smell of warm chocolate through the windows. It was pretty great!" —chirpingphoenix 13."Old school paste in a jar with a brush to spread it with. Ah, the late 1960s." —DynamoDeb 14."IDK if anyone else's local Blockbuster also smelled like popcorn, but popcorn smell brings me back to those days." —online-optimism 15."Money and cigarettes. My grandmother worked at a bank and chain smoked. Loved that woman, but she always came home from work smelling like money and cigarettes. I spent every summer of my childhood with her and it takes me right back." —Jen_the_Green 16."White Diamonds perfume. My recently deceased mother always wore that. Sometimes, you could taste it; that stuff is so strong. 😅🥲" —schmassidy 17."Bonner Bell Lip Smackers! The flavored lip balm (Dr. Pepper, Orange Crush, Cherry, Watermelon, etc.) that you hung around your neck with a lanyard. 😍" —WordGirl1229 "My best friend in grade school never went anywhere without her Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers. She was so sophisticated in my pre-teen mind! Thanks for the memory!" —Crafty-Shape2743 18."Vinyl and engine exhaust fumes from the school bus." —TheWrongTrousers "School buses are air conditioned now, so our kids never got the opportunity to smell their route." —epicenter69 19."Elementary school cafeteria. Wow. The food was sooooo gooooood! And what was in the air? Fresh bread rolls every school day. Like warm yeast rolls." —Scarlettbama 20."Baloney sandwich in a plastic baggie." —JayboDaHo You can read the original thread on Reddit. Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Sharing The Oddly Specific Smells That Instantly Take Them Back To Their Childhood
It's often said that scents can trigger nostalgia better than any other sense. And there are certain smells that have the power to transport us instantly back to childhood, unlocking memories buried deep in the mind. The scent of crayons, fresh-cut grass, or your favorite cereal can create flashbacks to long-forgotten moments. Recently, Redditor Still_Ad8722 wanted to know what some of those scents were when they asked: "What's an oddly specific smell that instantly takes you back to childhood?" The thread got over 1K comments. Below are some of the top and most often repeated scents that people said reminded them of their childhood: 1."Those permanent markers that smelled like fruits!" —Electronic-Count3283 "Mr. Sketch! They changed most of the scents, and added new ones. My nephew just got some, and I spent like 10 minutes sniffing them and getting very irritated that my experience was not nostalgic in the slightest." —bluesky747 2."[Bath & Body Works] Cucumber Melon — but my bestie wore out Cucumber Melon sooo much I low-key hate it. Sun-Ripened Raspberry is still dear to me as no one abused it in my life." —JenevaConvention "I loved the Sun-Ripened Raspberry scent, it was my favorite body spray from the 90s. Add some Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner, and this scent combo takes me back to my high school days." —Adventurous_Tie_5532 3."Several years ago, my grandmother's house went up for sale. I lived in this house with her as a teenager, her final five years. I toured it with the real estate agent. When I walked into the bathroom and opened the closet, I got hit with the smell of powder. This smell had been there and been a defining aspect of the closet for as long as I could remember, back to being a small child. I hadn't even thought of this smell in close to 30 years. Talk about a blast from the past. I couldn't believe the smell was still there after so long. That was almost as shocking as being hit with the smell when I opened the door." —shavenyakfl 4."The smell of pipe tobacco and the aroma of pipe smoke. My granddaddy smoked pipes. My grandaddy was a lovely man." —Thin-Pie-3465 "Mine too. 🥹" —Joyballard6460 5."It's the smell of chlorine and sunscreen on a hot day. It instantly takes me back to summer break, jumping into the community pool with a dripping popsicle stick still in my hand." —sssuperstark 6."School soap and brown paper towels. Kids always smelled like school soap and brown paper towels." —freepromethia 7."New books, reminds me of Scholastic book fairs!" —intherapy1998 "Similarly, the distinct newsprint scent of their book order forms." —HermioneJane611 8."Dial antibacterial hand soap" —anonymity012 "My grandparents always had Dial, unlike my parents who bought Dove. I've been a Dial lady since it was my choice. The same goes for bread! Mom had white, but both my grandmas had wheat, and that's how I roll now." —juswundern 9."Mimeograph copies in elementary school (1960s). When they weren't dry yet, they smelled so good!" —MobiusMeema "Mimeographed test papers. That purple ink had a smell I'll never forget." —ReadySetGO0 10."The plastic smell…like from a Barbie case." —amoodymermaid 11."Avon Timeless perfume and cigarette combined." —twinkletoestravels "Skin So Soft is the one Avon smell that I can recall. Everyone used it as mosquito repellant." —epicenter69 12."Warm chocolate. My school was near a chocolate factory, so at random intervals, we would get the sweet smell of warm chocolate through the windows. It was pretty great!" —chirpingphoenix 13."Old school paste in a jar with a brush to spread it with. Ah, the late 1960s." —DynamoDeb 14."IDK if anyone else's local Blockbuster also smelled like popcorn, but popcorn smell brings me back to those days." —online-optimism 15."Money and cigarettes. My grandmother worked at a bank and chain smoked. Loved that woman, but she always came home from work smelling like money and cigarettes. I spent every summer of my childhood with her and it takes me right back." —Jen_the_Green 16."White Diamonds perfume. My recently deceased mother always wore that. Sometimes, you could taste it; that stuff is so strong. 😅🥲" —schmassidy 17."Bonner Bell Lip Smackers! The flavored lip balm (Dr. Pepper, Orange Crush, Cherry, Watermelon, etc.) that you hung around your neck with a lanyard. 😍" —WordGirl1229 "My best friend in grade school never went anywhere without her Dr. Pepper Lip Smackers. She was so sophisticated in my pre-teen mind! Thanks for the memory!" —Crafty-Shape2743 18."Vinyl and engine exhaust fumes from the school bus." —TheWrongTrousers "School buses are air conditioned now, so our kids never got the opportunity to smell their route." —epicenter69 19."Elementary school cafeteria. Wow. The food was sooooo gooooood! And what was in the air? Fresh bread rolls every school day. Like warm yeast rolls." —Scarlettbama 20."Baloney sandwich in a plastic baggie." —JayboDaHo You can read the original thread on Reddit. Note: Some responses have been edited for length and/or clarity.
Buzz Feed
06-04-2025
- General
- Buzz Feed
People Are Sharing The Oddly Specific Smells That Instantly Take Them Back To Their Childhood
It's often said that scents can trigger nostalgia better than any other sense. And there are certain smells that have the power to transport us instantly back to childhood, unlocking memories buried deep in the mind. The scent of crayons, fresh-cut grass, or your favorite cereal can create flashbacks to long-forgotten moments. Recently, Redditor Still_Ad8722 wanted to know what some of those scents were when they asked: "What's an oddly specific smell that instantly takes you back to childhood?" 1. "Those permanent markers that smelled like fruits!" — Electronic-Count3283 "Mr. Sketch! They changed most of the scents, and added new ones. My nephew just got some, and I spent like 10 minutes sniffing them and getting very irritated that my experience was not nostalgic in the slightest." — bluesky747 2. "[Bath & Body Works] Cucumber Melon — but my bestie wore out Cucumber Melon sooo much I low-key hate it. Sun-Ripened Raspberry is still dear to me as no one abused it in my life." — JenevaConvention "I loved the Sun-Ripened Raspberry scent, it was my favorite body spray from the 90s. Add some Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner, and this scent combo takes me back to my high school days." — Adventurous_Tie_5532 3. "Several years ago, my grandmother's house went up for sale. I lived in this house with her as a teenager, her final five years. I toured it with the real estate agent. When I walked into the bathroom and opened the closet, I got hit with the smell of powder. This smell had been there and been a defining aspect of the closet for as long as I could remember, back to being a small child. I hadn't even thought of this smell in close to 30 years. Talk about a blast from the past. I couldn't believe the smell was still there after so long. That was almost as shocking as being hit with the smell when I opened the door." 4. "The smell of pipe tobacco and the aroma of pipe smoke. My granddaddy smoked pipes. My grandaddy was a lovely man." — Thin-Pie-3465 "Mine too. 🥹" — Joyballard6460 5. "It's the smell of chlorine and sunscreen on a hot day. It instantly takes me back to summer break, jumping into the community pool with a dripping popsicle stick still in my hand." 6. "School soap and brown paper towels. Kids always smelled like school soap and brown paper towels." 7. "New books, reminds me of Scholastic book fairs!" Scholastic/ OmicronGR / Via 8. "Dial antibacterial hand soap" Dial / Via — anonymity012 "My grandparents always had Dial, unlike my parents who bought Dove. I've been a Dial lady since it was my choice. The same goes for bread! Mom had white, but both my grandmas had wheat, and that's how I roll now." 9. "Mimeograph copies in elementary school (1960s). When they weren't dry yet, they smelled so good!" — MobiusMeema "Mimeographed test papers. That purple ink had a smell I'll never forget." — ReadySetGO0 10. "The plastic smell…like from a Barbie case." 11. "Avon Timeless perfume and cigarette combined." 12. "Warm chocolate. My school was near a chocolate factory, so at random intervals, we would get the sweet smell of warm chocolate through the windows. It was pretty great!" — chirpingphoenix 13. "Old school paste in a jar with a brush to spread it with. Ah, the late 1960s." 14. "IDK if anyone else's local Blockbuster also smelled like popcorn, but popcorn smell brings me back to those days." 15. "Money and cigarettes. My grandmother worked at a bank and chain smoked. Loved that woman, but she always came home from work smelling like money and cigarettes. I spent every summer of my childhood with her and it takes me right back." 16. "White Diamonds perfume. My recently deceased mother always wore that. Sometimes, you could taste it; that stuff is so strong. 😅🥲" 17. "Bonner Bell Lip Smackers! The flavored lip balm (Dr. Pepper, Orange Crush, Cherry, Watermelon, etc.) that you hung around your neck with a lanyard. 😍" Lip Smacker / Via 18. "Vinyl and engine exhaust fumes from the school bus." SimplyCreativePhotography / Getty Images/iStockphoto — TheWrongTrousers "School buses are air conditioned now, so our kids never got the opportunity to smell their route." — epicenter69 19. "Elementary school cafeteria. Wow. The food was sooooo gooooood! And what was in the air? Fresh bread rolls every school day. Like warm yeast rolls." 20. "Baloney sandwich in a plastic baggie."
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Scouted: '90s Bath & Body Works Fragrances Are Having a Renaissance—and I'm Here for It
Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. Somewhere between the wildly popular Night Court reboot and our never-ending love of grunge, the 1990s are having a moment—again. Pop culture hearts nostalgia, but what really surfaces those long-forgotten memories? Scent. Given the enduring love of all things born in the '90s, it comes as no surprise that nostalgic Bath & Body Works scents have undergone a major renaissance as of late—not that they ever really left the zeitgeist. So, if you still scream along to Beastie Boys songs, roller skate down memory lane with classic Bath & Body Works scents. Sure, the classics like Cucumber Melon and Warm Vanilla Sugar have made a valiant return, but the brand's newer releases offer something for everyone—including those of us who are triggered by the locker room memories these old-school fragrances conjure. Aside from the retro scents, Bath & Body Works has a slew of newer fragrance offerings that are all grown up. In fact, the brand now has an addicting aromatherapy range and a solid men's line. Besides not always being stocked in stores, many online exclusives make the web experience even better than shopping the iconic mall brand brick-and-mortar style. The new scents, including perfume and cologne, candles, essential oils, and bath products, are light enough to layer, and the body balms tackle even the driest of skin. I've sniffed, I've splashed, and below, I've rounded up some picks (new and old) to take note of, whether you're feeling nostalgic or you're desperately seeking a new signature scent fit for 1999 or 2025. Don't forget to check out our coupon site to find more beauty deals, including Sephora coupons, Ulta coupons, Nordstrom coupons, and Macy's coupons.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Paris Hilton Expands Pet Grooming Line to Offer Food Products So Animals Get 'the Ultimate Luxury Experience' (Exclusive)
Paris Hilton has expanded her pet grooming line to now offer food products. Pamper Like Paris is a new food line, available at Chewy, that the multi-hyphenate star, 43, crafted in collaboration with the pet food company Weruva. "Our pets are family, and they deserve the best of everything," Hilton tells PEOPLE in an exclusive statement. 'My new food and grooming products give your fur babies the ultimate luxury experience." "Each iconic food recipe provides complete and balanced nutrition and is crafted with premium ingredients, guaranteed to delight even the most finicky of pets," she continues. "Your dogs and cats will be Sliving [a combination of slaying and living] at meal time.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Paris Hilton Says Goodbye to Her Foster Dog from L.A. Fires as She Reunites the Pup with Her Family: 'You Helped Save Her' The Pamper Like Paris collection includes four dog food varieties for $21 per 10-pack, with featured flavors including shredded beef, chicken, duck and pumpkin. There are also eight cat food varieties, priced at $16 for a 12-pack, with flavor options including wild caught tuna, chicken breast and salmon. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! The Pamper Like Paris collection also has curated variety packs — two for dogs and two for cats — which are "perfect for picky eaters new to wet food or those who like to taste test first before committing," per a press release obtained by PEOPLE. Each recipe, the release adds, features essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are free from grains, gluten, carrageenan, corn, soy, artificial colors and flavors, preservatives and animal byproducts. Related: Paris Hilton Shares 'Mindful Moment' Video of Son Phoenix and Their Pups After Losing Malibu Home in L.A. Fires Hilton previously unveiled her pet grooming line in November 2024. Developed by Kira Labs, it is made up of various products that are vegan and vet-recommended, as well as paraben-free and sulfate-free. The collection features odor-control sprays and no-rinse shampoos, as well as a shampoo collection made up of five signature scents — Lavender, Cucumber Melon, Apple Blossom, Bergamot and Sweet Pea & Vanilla — plus a fragrance-free option. Hilton, a lifelong pet lover, has an Instagram page dedicated to her "fur kids," a.k.a. her many animals. The Paris Hilton Pet grooming line and the Pamper Like Paris food line are both available to shop on Chewy. Read the original article on People
