@adereign
Hot bread from the bakery. š„ It reminds me of those mornings when getting bread was an important missionāand somehow half of it disappeared before reaching home. š
What smell takes you straight back to childhood, and to where exactly?
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@adereign
@Scarred4Lyfe
Ditto machine 'ink' - 'spirit fluid' - takes me right back to about 1966 and the hallway outside of the Principal's office (which was directly across from Kindergarten class) where you could often smell it while the secretary ran off copies of things on the copying machine. A long vanished smell distinctly remembered by millions of we elder students...
@Julsijuls
My family
The smell of burnt wood's smoke on my clothes brings me back to the summer vacations we spend at our grandparents'. They use charcoal and dried wood when cooking, so all the food has this bit of smoky taste, my hair smelling like roasted chicken. Their house always had the lingering smell of roasted meat and the burnt bottom of rice. The smell used to itch my nose, and it still does until now, but it's accompanied with the longing to see the people cooking and causing theā¦
@pritisnoj
The smell of dumplings in early autumn. Overripe plums. š«
@leejhen
The smell of fresh air but sadly it cannot take me back because we are covered by pollution today. Especially now here in Cebu City. Indonesia's fire haze reached in here and we are advised to wear mask when we go out. I really miss those days where everything around me is fresh and simpleš
@mhaira
My family
the smell of freshly cooked rice, maggi noodles, fried egg, or even dried fish being fried takes me straight back to childhood. my mama was working in manila while my papaās work was in the province, so he was the one taking care of us. i was in 2nd grade back then, and i still remember the smell of the breakfast he would cook for us in the morning.
@bbghitte
The smell of rice coffee! When we were young, my mother used to cook rice coffee and the aroma was all over the house and I love that smell. We cannot afford to buy that much milk before that's why my mother will give it as our alternate drink. It's best with fried rice!! Oh, how I miss that part of my childhood!! Hoping that mother will cook again and let the kids taste it too!!
@ZehraSky
The smell of the sea always takes me back to my childhood. Our main house is located in the city, but in my childhood, every summer we would go back to the provincial home near the sea. Me and my family would often spend time there- swimming, laughing, eating and all the fond memories. But like waves, life happened and soon those instances slowly became memories only. My childhood is not perfect, but when I am looking out at the sea, I can still hear our laughters sometimes.
@Nathan6692
When I smell my wife's breast, it reminds me of being a newborn baby. It makes me want to be a baby again so I wouldn't have any problems!
@Greating
Motherās scent reminds me of the times when I needed her the most, when just one of her hugs was enough to make me feel safe.
@mamaemigrante
When I was a kid
This memory is pretty bizarre, but one of the smells from my childhood comes from a pretty polluted river that ran through one of the parks near my home back thenāa park I used to visit almost every day. It was a putrid smell, but when I catch a whiff of it, even many years later, it takes me back to the happy moments of my childhood playing in the park. Weird, donāt you think?
@valadhiel
When I was a kid
The smell of jasmine (sampaguita). Back then, at the house we were staying in, there was a jasmine plant by the front lawn. We make flower necklaces out of its blossoms, then hang it around small religious images. Sometimes, when there's still left, we hang it around the rearview mirror of the family's car. Its scent was pretty nostalgic for me. Mom's perfume also reminds me of it (EsteƩ Lauder, Pleasures).
@Nengste
The smell of freshly cooked rice and fried dried fish takes me straight back to my childhood home. It reminds me of simple family meals, where even a humble dish could make the whole house smell like home
the smell of rain because sometimes who wouldnt want to play around in showers
@Philosopher
I can't resist the temptation to describe the scent of my village's Lohare River as being both earthy and sun-warmed. The smell of that river is a trigger that immediately brings up the pleasant memories of my childhood- running from school with my friends at a breakneck speed and rushing to the banks of the river at the peak of a summer day when the sun was hottest, just so we could jump into its cool waters and feel refreshed. I had that childlike carefree spirit while Iā¦
@Jawad
The smell of petrol from a bike tank takes me straight back to my childhood. Thereās something about that sharp, familiar smell that instantly brings back memories of being around bikes when I was young.
@lenx18
That smell of Cerelacāyou know, the one mothers used to feed their little onesāinstantly brings me back to my childhood. I can still picture myself begging my mom for a spoonful. šš Relate ba Sa mahilig manghingi at tatabi Kay mama baka sakali may tira š
@PVMihalache
There's only one answer to this! Bit of wooden smoke from the chimney and backed cinnamon apples!
@Alther
The scent of the rice fields before harvest time, when Iād walk along the field ridges to go fishing with my childhood friends, accompanied by the smell of muddy earth and a gentle breeze. Although I can still do that now, the atmosphere and everything else from back then can never be the same again.
@Duvinca
The smell of churros! Yes, it reminds summertime when I was a child and my grandfather bought churros for the grandsons and granddaughters after the beach time!
@nafees777
Some scents are more than just fragrancesāthey carry precious memories with them. ā¤ļø One fragrance that takes me straight back to my childhood is Prophasi perfume. My father used to wear it when I was a child. Even today, whenever I smell or wear prophecy , it instantly brings back memories of my childhood and reminds me of my father. Itās amazing how a simple fragrance can take you back in time and bring old memories to life. ā¤ļø Prophecyā a fragrance that will always remindā¦
@Mariagioia00
This little bottle smells like my childhood. š©·š White Dove Baby Cologneāthe pink one. This was basically my official scent from elementary until high school. š If you smelled this back then, there was a good chance I was somewhere nearby. š But now that I think about it, itās funny how a simple scent can make you realize just how much time has passed. One sniff, and suddenly Iām remembering a younger version of myselfāwithout all the responsibilities, worries, andā¦
@Paciano
My grandmother didn't like city life, so she lived in a cool, cozy town. We used to visit her there, and she would make us pasta with onions, topped with delicious cheese and walnuts. She's not alive anymore. I miss her town and the smell of that delicious pasta very much. š
@farzanaNafees
The smell of wet earth after rain takes me straight back to my childhood. š§ļøšæ When I was little, we lived in a neighborhood where there was an open field right in front of our house. Whenever it rained, the beautiful earthy smell would rise from the ground, and I absolutely loved it. ā¤ļø Even today, that smell brings back those sweet childhood memories and makes me feel nostalgic. š„°
@shiza
The fragrance of jasmine and roses instantly takes me back to my childhood ā to those warm evenings at home, surrounded by flowers and the simple happiness of those days. šø
@Asiandreamer
Believe it or not! My old pet dogās fart. Funny right? Hahaha Every afternoon he would curl up beside us like the sweetest, most innocent dog in the world. Then without warning he release a silent fart so powerful it could clear the entire living room in seconds. My siblings and I would jump up, cover our noses and start acccusing each other while the real culprit sat there looking proud of himself. Now, whenever I catched a similar smell, Iām instantly transported back toā¦
@az333
The smell of wet soil after the first rain takes me straight back to my childhood home. š§ļøIt reminds me of rainy days, cool breezes, and Momās homemade food. Those simple memories still feel so special.
@Fujiko27
When I was a kid
The smell that takes me straight back to childhood is the scent of freshly baked bread mixed with coffee in the morning. āš„ It reminds me of those simple mornings when everything felt slower and life seemed so much easier. I remember waking up to the smell coming from the kitchen, hearing people talking and moving around the house, and knowing that breakfast was waiting. It brings me back to our old home, where even the smallest things felt special. Sometimes I wish I couldā¦
@ToniksAK
The smell of rice/food cooked over a wood fire. Whenever I smell it, I'm instantly transported back to the days when I used to spend time at my grandparents house in the province. Life felt so simple back then...no worries, peaceful surroundings, and fresh, clean air to breathe. I really miss those days when happiness could be found in the simplest things.
@Lazysnail
When I was a kid
The smell of Arroz Caldo instantly makes me feel like a child again. I remember my mom preparing this comforting dish whenever I was sick, always paired with the medicine I had to take even if I didnāt like the taste. When youāre shivering from the cold after playing under the rain, and suddenly the aroma of Arroz Caldo fills the air, it feels like a warm embrace. Oh, it takes me back in time every single moment I catch that familiar scent.
@princessbelle
When we go back to the province, the smell of burning leaves always brings back memories for me. Back then, after sweeping the yard, we would gather the leaves and burn them. That was part of our childhood in the province. The moment you smelled the smoke from the burning leaves, it felt so familiar. Nowadays, you rarely get to smell that because almost everywhere is already a subdivision, and burning leaves is no longer allowed.
@salvs
The smell of a kerosene lamp takes me back to the past. It reminds me of a simple life without electricity, when a lamp was the only source of light in our homes. Before going to sleep, we would play shadow games on the wall. Then, when you woke up the next morning, your nose would be black from the soot of the lamp we used. š Those were simple times, but they hold some of the sweetest memories. ā¤ļø
@charol09
For me, itās the smell of fruits and trees. It takes me back to the days when I felt so free, climbing trees and picking mangoes, jackfruit, mabolo, and caimito. We didnāt have much, but we knew how to have fun. We could spend the whole day outside without worrying about anything. I also miss playing outside with my friends when it rained. We would get wet and dirty while playing harangan taga, tumbang preso, and mataya-taya. No phones, no gadgets, just us running around andā¦
@gertu13
When I was a kid
The smell of cattle manure. It takes me back to my childhood with my parents and siblings. I used to go out to the countryside with them, and that smell brings me joy. Drinking freshly milked milk, seeing the tiny calves, seeing the huge pastures. What memories!
@Amjad_Ali_Waince
Out in nature
For me, the smell of wet soil after the first rain (Specially the First droplets on dry dusty soil Create a special fragrance) takes me straight back to my childhood in the village. Running outside after rain, playing in the mud, and enjoying the fresh air without a single worry.
@abraxas
There are way too many to even say... This happens to me all the time - I'll smell or taste something and be warped back to better days. Last week somebody gave me a bottle of Karma Water that was Blueberry Watermelon flavour and it did it haha
@Jeaneth
The smell of fried chicken that takes me back to every summer I spent in my grandparents house. Children surely love fried chicken!
@Xavier2
these lumpiang shangai always brought me back to my childhood!!!!
@Bloghound
That smell of food grilling over firewood, wrapped in banana leaves, takes me right back to my grandparents' place. (San Gabriel, La Union). That warm, smoky scent instantly reminds me of family sitting around together, waiting for the food to be ready. It feels like home, safe and loved, just like when I was little. That smell really is the sweetest memory of my childhood.
@Vickaboleyn
When I was a kid
The smeel of oatmeal, which takes me back to many memories of my grandparents, my granny making it and my grandfather eating it on breakfast.
@juditka80
The smell of my grandmother's cakes and strudels when we were kids; we stayed with her during the summer vacation, The smell of fresh pastries my mother bought at the store every morning before school so that we could have a snack at school. Nice memories.
@RaemaKhan
The smell of a car always takes me straight back to my childhood. ā¤ļøš¤ When I was little, my uncle had a car, and whenever I sat in it, there was a particular smell that I remember so clearly. Even today, whenever I get into a car and catch that same kind of smell, it instantly takes me back to those beautiful childhood memories. š„¹ā¤ļø Itās amazing how a simple scent can bring back an entire chapter of our childhood....
@LadyTee
When I was a kid
Smell of Coffee. Reminds me of my Dad. Every morning while we prepare for school he sits in the living room reading yesterday's newspaper while he sips his coffee. Talking about it now reminds me of how much I miss him. Even the little things
@Joseph01
The smell of Nigerian jollof rice instantly takes me back to my childhood home, especially during Christmas and family celebrations. The aroma of tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices simmering on the fire meant everyone would soon gather around the table. It's a smell that still brings back warm memories of home, laughter, and good food.