Brits have some peculiar favourites when it comes to smells, with nail polish, tarmac and even tennis balls topping the list. A survey involving 2,000 adults showed that many hold an odd fondness for the smell of rain, that coveted 'new car' essence, and the aroma of fresh newspaper pages. However, a fifth of those polled sheepishly shared that they're somewhat embarrassed by their attraction to certain odours - which include cigarette smoke, manure and wet dog.
The poll, as it turns out, connects 47% of grown-ups with quirky scents triggering happy memories. Auto Trader 's Editorial Director, Erin Baker, who orchestrated the poll, commented: "People often find themselves drawn to unusual scents because they evoke strong emotions or memories." Following on, it's unsurprising then that 46% relate certain odours to individuals they've encountered and a nostalgic 63% can be transported back to their childhood days simply through scent.
Citrus fragrances won the top spot as the most-liked smell category at 34%, closely followed by woody (33%) and floral (32%) scents. Celebrating the all-time classic new car fragrance, esteemed maitre d' Fred Sirieix has joined forces with the car trading platform Auto Trader to craft distinctive scent portfolios particular to various car makers. The scents are said to "capture the essence of each brand, from the earthy richness of Land Rover, to the nostalgic blend of British oak and tobacco leaf in Vauxhall.
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