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LILACS

They have such a light but powerful scent. Instantly sends me on a nostalgia trip to my old elementary school where we used to have one right next to the softball diamond. It was always the meeting place for my close friend and I over recess when we‘d meet to discuss the novel we cowrote (Novel being generous). To me, they are creativity and first crushes incarnate.

@spirotechnics

2d ago

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So many

There have been a handful of occasions where I’ve smelled the now-discontinued shampoo my mom’s late best gay friend Jackie used (who called me his little bitch when I was growing up and taught me everything I know about style, elegance, and attitude) and it made me cry. The smells of lumber, soil, and wood varnish remind me of the countless hours spent in my childhood with my dad in the greenhouse, the back patio workshop and at various supply warehouses. The smell of creosote in the desert rain—sorely missed and I want to buy a candle or something that replicates this because it’s my favorite scent in the world. L’Eau d’Issey Pour Homme on a shirt-collar takes me back to the warmth and security of first love and reminds me of what it feels like to be home. I’ve posted that I wear Fracas every time I want to remember a happy significant day so that’s probably my most strongly nostalgic scent. The smell of old books and cigarettes! When I come into my apartment after stepping out for just a moment after making espresso and the lingering smell makes me feel like I’m in a cafe! The smell of a REAL Christmas tree! Yesterday at the farmer‘s market I smelled a butterfly bush plant for sale and childhood memories came flooding back. Juicy Couture by Juicy Couture was my grandmother's signature scent because she liked the Schnauzers on the bottle so Tuberose always reminds me of her + the smell of face powder. I could go on forever…

@taterhole

May 12, 2024

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fav smells shortlist

teak cupboards wet rocks old mascara tubes orange peels worn leather the hair of someone you love

@rebeka

Feb 22, 2025

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Top Recs from @edna

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Not looking things up online and asking here instead

@edna

Feb 23, 2024

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Eating juicy fruits over the sink

winter - sweet oranges, persimmon etc summer - big heirloom tomato and sprinkle of salt, watermelon, stone fruit no need to worry about the mess bc u just wash it right away! someone or maybe the internet recommended eating a cold orange or other citrus in a hot shower and I can confirm that is also a great sensory experience

@edna

Feb 26, 2024

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No videos

ok perhaps hot take but I like the no video aspect, clips are helpful sometimes but I think if videos are introduced it would kinda feel like all the other apps also u are doing great👍🏼🫡

@edna

Feb 13, 2024