Brits have revealed their love for some rather unconventional scents, with nail polish, tarmac, and tennis balls topping the list of peculiar favourites. A survey involving 2,000 adults uncovered a fondness for the smell of rain, the distinctive 'new car' aroma, and even the scent of fresh newspaper pages. Other quirky favourites that made the list are shoe polish, pet food, and the medicinal whiff of TCP antiseptic cream.
Despite this, around one in five admit to feeling somewhat sheepish about their attraction to these unusual odours, which also count cigarette smoke, manure, and the damp scent of a wet dog among them. In a celebration of the beloved 'new car' fragrance, Fred Sirieix has collaborated with Auto Trader , the online marketplace for new and used cars, to curate a collection of unique scent profiles for different car brands. These olfactory descriptions aim to encapsulate the spirit of each brand, ranging from Land Rover's earthy tones to Vauxhall's evocative mix of British oak and tobacco leaf.
The maitre d' from First Dates commented: "Some people might not like to admit that they enjoy unusual scents. But taste is subjective, and one person's rose might be another's seaweed we don't like to judge." Additionally, the research indicated that 21 per cent of participants would love for the 'new car smell' to remain as long as they have their vehicle.
A quarter of Brits would buy an electric car to avoid the smell of petrol, and 14 per cent would go electric to ke.
