SMELL ENTRIES
200 smell entries in SmellBook.
Every entry describes one smell from everyday life: what it smells like, the words for it, where you meet it, the evidence behind it and the smells it is linked to.
The word after each record number is the entry's type: the kind of thing it describes. Some entries have two, such as “Source / Food”. The types are explained on their own pages: Source, State, Phenomenon, Place / Environment, Experience, Product / Material, Animal / Pet and Body / Skin. As a type, Source means “A physical origin that can contribute a smell”; it is not an evidence source, such as a study or a book.
Rain
wet · mineral · cool · earthy
Open entry →02SB-0002 · Type: StateWet Stone
mineral · cool · clean
Open entry →03SB-0003 · Type: SourceCedar
woody · dry · warm · resinous
Open entry →04SB-0004 · Type: SourceOrange Peel
citrus · bright · bitter · green
Open entry →05SB-0005 · Type: ExperienceCoffee
roasted · warm · bitter · dark
Open entry →06SB-0006 · Type: SourceRose
floral · petal · green · soft
Open entry →07SB-0007 · Type: Place / EnvironmentSea Air
salty · airy · mineral · fresh
Open entry →08SB-0008 · Type: ExperienceOld Book
paper · dry · woody · dusty
Open entry →09SB-0009 · Type: ExperienceFresh Bread
baked · warm · toasted · soft
Open entry →10SB-0010 · Type: Cultural / ProductClean Linen
clean · airy · soft · fresh
Open entry →11SB-0011 · Type: SourceTomato Leaf
green · leafy · sharp · bitter
Open entry →12SB-0012 · Type: Source / Fragrance ReferenceBergamot
citrus · green · aromatic · bright
Open entry →13SB-0013 · Type: Source / EnvironmentSoil
earthy · damp · mineral · organic
Open entry →14SB-0014 · Type: SourcePine Needles
green · resinous · woody · dry
Open entry →15SB-0015 · Type: State / ExperienceCut Grass
green · fresh · leafy · moist
Open entry →16SB-0016 · Type: Source / Fragrance ReferenceJasmine
floral · lush · sweet · green
Open entry →17SB-0017 · Type: Source / Fragrance ReferenceLavender
aromatic · floral · herbal · dry
Open entry →18SB-0018 · Type: SourceLemon Zest
citrus · bright · sharp · bitter
Open entry →19SB-0019 · Type: Food / ExperienceDark Chocolate
roasted · bitter · dark · warm
Open entry →20SB-0020 · Type: SourceVanilla Bean
sweet · warm · soft · creamy
Open entry →21SB-0021 · Type: Phenomenon / ExperienceWood Smoke
smoky · dry · warm · woody
Open entry →22SB-0022 · Type: Material / Cultural ReferenceLeather
dry · warm · dark
Open entry →23SB-0023 · Type: State / Place ExperienceAsphalt After Rain
wet · mineral · dark
Open entry →24SB-0024 · Type: Place / Cultural ExperienceChlorine / Pool
sharp · clean · chemical · fresh
Open entry →25SB-0025 · Type: Product / ExperienceFresh Laundry
clean · soft · airy · fresh
Open entry →26SB-0026 · Type: Place / EnvironmentPine Forest
green · resinous · woody · earthy
Open entry →27SB-0027 · Type: Place / EnvironmentBakery
baked · warm · toasted · sweet
Open entry →28SB-0028 · Type: Place / EnvironmentLibrary
paper · dry · woody
Open entry →29SB-0029 · Type: Place / StateGarden After Rain
wet · green · earthy · fresh
Open entry →30SB-0030 · Type: Place / EnvironmentHotel Lobby
clean · soft
Open entry →31SB-0031 · Type: PhenomenonPetrichor
earthy · mineral · wet · fresh
Open entry →32SB-0032 · Type: SourceMint
herbal · green · cool · fresh
Open entry →33SB-0033 · Type: SourceBasil
green · herbal · aromatic · fresh
Open entry →34SB-0034 · Type: Source / Cultural ReferenceEucalyptus
aromatic · green · sharp · cool
Open entry →35SB-0035 · Type: SourceCinnamon
spicy · warm · sweet · woody
Open entry →36SB-0036 · Type: Source / Food ExperienceGarlic
pungent · savoury · sharp · sulfurous
Open entry →37SB-0037 · Type: Food / StateToast
toasted · warm · dry · roasted
Open entry →38SB-0038 · Type: Source / FoodMushroom
earthy · damp · savoury · soft
Open entry →39SB-0039 · Type: Source / Coastal ExperienceSeaweed
marine · salty · green · damp
Open entry →40SB-0040 · Type: Material / ExperienceDust
dry · powdery · muted · stale
Open entry →41SB-0041 · Type: Product / Place ExperienceNew Car
clean · synthetic
Open entry →42SB-0042 · Type: Product / Material ExperienceGasoline
sharp · volatile · industrial · sweet-solvent
Open entry →43SB-0043 · Type: MaterialRubber
rubbery · dark · warm · industrial
Open entry →44SB-0044 · Type: MaterialPlastic
synthetic · clean
Open entry →45SB-0045 · Type: Material / Perceptual ReferenceMetal
metallic · cool · sharp · industrial
Open entry →46SB-0046 · Type: Product / Cultural ExperienceSunscreen
creamy · cosmetic · warm · sweet
Open entry →47SB-0047 · Type: Place / Phenomenon ExperienceCampfire
smoky · warm · woody
Open entry →48SB-0048 · Type: Source / Cultural ReferencePeppermint
minty · cool · sharp · fresh
Open entry →49SB-0049 · Type: Food / ExperienceCinnamon Roll
baked · sweet · spicy · warm
Open entry →50SB-0050 · Type: Place / EnvironmentSubway / Metro
metallic · dusty · industrial
Open entry →51SB-0051 · Type: Source / FoodApple
fruity · fresh · green · sweet
Open entry →52SB-0052 · Type: Source / FoodBanana
fruity · sweet · soft · creamy
Open entry →53SB-0053 · Type: Source / FoodStrawberry
fruity · sweet · fresh · green
Open entry →54SB-0054 · Type: Food / MaterialButter
creamy · rich · soft · warm
Open entry →55SB-0055 · Type: Food / ExperienceCheese
dairy · savoury · rich · aged
Open entry →56SB-0056 · Type: Source / Food ExperienceOnion
pungent · sharp · savoury · sulfurous
Open entry →57SB-0057 · Type: Food / ProductVinegar
sharp · sour · acidic · pungent
Open entry →58SB-0058 · Type: Food / ExperienceBlack Tea
dry · warm · aromatic · tannic
Open entry →59SB-0059 · Type: Food / Natural ProductHoney
sweet · floral · warm · waxy
Open entry →60SB-0060 · Type: Source / FoodCoconut
creamy · sweet · tropical · soft
Open entry →61SB-0061 · Type: Source / EnvironmentMoss
green · damp · earthy · cool
Open entry →62SB-0062 · Type: Source / Agricultural ExperienceHay
dry · grassy · warm · sweet
Open entry →63SB-0063 · Type: Phenomenon / EnvironmentSnow / Cold Air
cold · clean · airy · minimal
Open entry →64SB-0064 · Type: Source / Floral ReferenceLilac
floral · soft · sweet · green
Open entry →65SB-0065 · Type: Source / Floral ReferenceGardenia
floral · creamy · lush · sweet
Open entry →66SB-0066 · Type: Source / Herbal ReferenceChamomile
herbal · soft · floral · dry
Open entry →67SB-0067 · Type: Product / Cultural ExperienceSoap
clean · fresh · soft
Open entry →68SB-0068 · Type: Product / Cultural ExperienceToothpaste
minty · clean · cool · fresh
Open entry →69SB-0069 · Type: Product / Place ExperienceNew Paint
sharp · fresh · chemical
Open entry →70SB-0070 · Type: Animal / State ExperienceWet Dog
animalic · damp · warm · musky
Open entry →71SB-0071 · Type: Place / EnvironmentBookstore
paper · dry · woody
Open entry →72SB-0072 · Type: Place / EnvironmentGarage
industrial · rubbery · metallic · dusty
Open entry →73SB-0073 · Type: Place / Food ExperienceCinema Popcorn
buttery · toasted · warm · salty
Open entry →74SB-0074 · Type: Place / Cultural ExperienceChurch Incense
resinous · smoky · warm
Open entry →75SB-0075 · Type: Place / EnvironmentMorning Kitchen
warm · fresh
Open entry →76SB-0076 · Type: Material / ExperiencePencil Shavings
woody · dry · clean
Open entry →77SB-0077 · Type: Object / Material ExperienceNewspaper
paper · dry · inky
Open entry →78SB-0078 · Type: MaterialCardboard
paper · dry · woody · dusty
Open entry →79SB-0079 · Type: Material / ProductCandle Wax
waxy · soft · warm · muted
Open entry →80SB-0080 · Type: Place / EnvironmentFireplace
smoky · warm · woody
Open entry →81SB-0081 · Type: Material / StateWet Wool
damp · animalic · soft · warm
Open entry →82SB-0082 · Type: Material / Cultural ReferenceCotton
soft · clean · dry · fabric
Open entry →83SB-0083 · Type: Product / ExperienceFresh Towels
clean · soft · warm · fresh
Open entry →84SB-0084 · Type: Product / Cultural ExperienceShampoo
clean · cosmetic · fresh · soft
Open entry →85SB-0085 · Type: Product / Cultural ExperienceBaby Powder
powdery · soft · clean · cosmetic
Open entry →86SB-0086 · Type: Body / ExperienceSkin
soft · warm · subtle
Open entry →87SB-0087 · Type: Body / ExperienceHair
soft · clean · warm
Open entry →88SB-0088 · Type: Animal / ExperienceCat Fur
animalic · soft · warm · dry
Open entry →89SB-0089 · Type: Phenomenon / EnvironmentOcean Spray
salty · fresh · airy · marine
Open entry →90SB-0090 · Type: Place / StateHot Pavement
warm · dry · mineral
Open entry →91SB-0091 · Type: Place / EnvironmentAirport
clean · dry
Open entry →92SB-0092 · Type: Place / EnvironmentSupermarket Produce
fresh · green · fruity
Open entry →93SB-0093 · Type: Place / EnvironmentLaundromat
clean · warm · humid · fabric
Open entry →94SB-0094 · Type: Place / EnvironmentClassroom
paper · woody · dry
Open entry →95SB-0095 · Type: Place / EnvironmentHotel Room
clean · soft · fabric
Open entry →96SB-0096 · Type: Place / EnvironmentFlorist Shop
floral · green · fresh · cool
Open entry →97SB-0097 · Type: Place / EnvironmentFarmers Market
fresh · green · fruity
Open entry →98SB-0098 · Type: Material / StateFresh Wood
woody · fresh · dry · resinous
Open entry →99SB-0099 · Type: Product / ExperienceNew Shoes
rubbery · synthetic
Open entry →100SB-0100 · Type: Product / Material ExperienceTennis Ball
rubbery · fuzzy
Open entry →101SB-0101 · Type: Source / MaterialPine Resin
resinous · green · woody · sharp
Open entry →102SB-0102 · Type: Material / SourceOak Wood
woody · dry · warm
Open entry →103SB-0103 · Type: MaterialCork
dry · woody · earthy
Open entry →104SB-0104 · Type: Material / EarthClay
earthy · mineral · damp · cool
Open entry →105SB-0105 · Type: Material / StateFresh Concrete
mineral · wet · alkaline
Open entry →106SB-0106 · Type: State / Place ExperienceRain on Concrete
wet · mineral · cool
Open entry →107SB-0107 · Type: Seasonal / EnvironmentAutumn Leaves
leafy · earthy · dry · damp
Open entry →108SB-0108 · Type: Material / StateDry Leaves
dry · leafy · papery · earthy
Open entry →109SB-0109 · Type: Place / EnvironmentGreenhouse
green · humid · earthy · warm
Open entry →110SB-0110 · Type: Place / EnvironmentFlower Market
floral · green · fresh
Open entry →111SB-0111 · Type: Place / StateWet Forest
damp · earthy · green · woody
Open entry →112SB-0112 · Type: Place / EnvironmentHair Salon
cosmetic · clean · warm
Open entry →113SB-0113 · Type: Place / EnvironmentVintage Clothing Shop
fabric · dry · dusty · aged
Open entry →114SB-0114 · Type: Place / EnvironmentMuseum
dry · paper
Open entry →115SB-0115 · Type: Place / Cultural EnvironmentOld Church
woody · waxy · dry
Open entry →116SB-0116 · Type: Place / EnvironmentHospital Corridor
clean · cool
Open entry →117SB-0117 · Type: Place / EnvironmentTrain Carriage
fabric · metallic
Open entry →118SB-0118 · Type: Place / EnvironmentAirplane Cabin
dry · clean
Open entry →119SB-0119 · Type: Place / EnvironmentTaxi Interior
fabric · plastic
Open entry →120SB-0120 · Type: Place / Food EnvironmentHotel Breakfast
warm · coffee
Open entry →121SB-0121 · Type: Food / ExperienceFresh Milk
dairy · creamy · soft · fresh
Open entry →122SB-0122 · Type: Food / ExperienceYogurt
dairy · creamy · tangy · cool
Open entry →123SB-0123 · Type: Food / ProductPeanut Butter
nutty · roasted · warm · rich
Open entry →124SB-0124 · Type: Source / FoodAlmond
nutty · dry · soft · sweet
Open entry →125SB-0125 · Type: Source / FoodPeach
fruity · sweet · soft · floral
Open entry →126SB-0126 · Type: Source / FoodPear
fruity · fresh · sweet · green
Open entry →127SB-0127 · Type: Source / FoodGrapefruit Peel
citrus · bitter · bright · sharp
Open entry →128SB-0128 · Type: Source / FoodWatermelon
fruity · watery · fresh · green
Open entry →129SB-0129 · Type: Source / HerbRosemary
herbal · resinous · green · dry
Open entry →130SB-0130 · Type: Source / HerbSage
herbal · dry · green · earthy
Open entry →131SB-0131 · Type: Source / HerbThyme
herbal · green · dry · savory
Open entry →132SB-0132 · Type: Source / FoodFresh Corn
sweet · green · grain · fresh
Open entry →133SB-0133 · Type: Food / Prepared StateTomato Sauce
savory · warm · acidic · cooked
Open entry →134SB-0134 · Type: Food / Prepared StateFried Onions
savory · warm · sweet · fried
Open entry →135SB-0135 · Type: Food / Prepared StateGrilled Bread
toasted · warm · dry · browned
Open entry →136SB-0136 · Type: Food / ProductMaple Syrup
sweet · warm · caramelized · woody
Open entry →137SB-0137 · Type: Food / MaterialCocoa Powder
cocoa · dry · bitter · roasted
Open entry →138SB-0138 · Type: Material / StateCold Metal Rail
metallic · cold · sharp
Open entry →139SB-0139 · Type: Product / EnvironmentWarm Electronics
warm · plastic · dry
Open entry →140SB-0140 · Type: Material / Office ExperiencePrinter Paper
paper · dry · clean
Open entry →141SB-0141 · Type: Object / ExperiencePencil Case
dry · plastic
Open entry →142SB-0142 · Type: Place / EnvironmentCoffee Shop
coffee · warm · roasted
Open entry →143SB-0143 · Type: Place / EnvironmentOffice
paper · dry
Open entry →144SB-0144 · Type: Place / EnvironmentElevator
metallic · clean
Open entry →145SB-0145 · Type: Object / ExperienceBeach Towel
fabric · salty · warm
Open entry →146SB-0146 · Type: Place / EnvironmentSports Hall
rubbery · warm
Open entry →147SB-0147 · Type: Place / Animal EnvironmentStable
hay · animalic · woody · earthy
Open entry →148SB-0148 · Type: Place / StateRainy Bus Stop
wet · metallic · cool
Open entry →149SB-0149 · Type: Place / EnvironmentOld Attic
dusty · dry · woody · stored
Open entry →150SB-0150 · Type: Place / Cultural EnvironmentFreshly Cleaned Room
clean · fresh · airy
Open entry →151SB-0151 · Type: Source / FoodPineapple
fruity · tropical · sweet · tart
Open entry →152SB-0152 · Type: Source / FoodMango
fruity · tropical · sweet · floral
Open entry →153SB-0153 · Type: Source / FoodGrape
fruity · fresh · sweet · juicy
Open entry →154SB-0154 · Type: Source / FoodCherry
fruity · sweet · tart · bright
Open entry →155SB-0155 · Type: Source / FoodGinger
spicy · fresh · sharp · aromatic
Open entry →156SB-0156 · Type: Source / SpiceClove
spicy · warm · sweet · woody
Open entry →157SB-0157 · Type: Source / SpiceNutmeg
spicy · warm · dry · woody
Open entry →158SB-0158 · Type: Source / SpiceBlack Pepper
spicy · pungent · dry · warm
Open entry →159SB-0159 · Type: Food / Prepared StateCooked Rice
grain · warm · soft · starchy
Open entry →160SB-0160 · Type: Food / Prepared StatePopcorn
toasted · warm · grain · buttery
Open entry →161SB-0161 · Type: Food / Prepared StateCaramel
sweet · caramelized · warm · toasted
Open entry →162SB-0162 · Type: Food / Overheated StateBurnt Toast
burnt · dry · bitter · smoky
Open entry →163SB-0163 · Type: Place / EnvironmentWoodshop
woody · dry · fresh
Open entry →164SB-0164 · Type: Product / Cultural ExperienceDetergent
clean · fresh · concentrated
Open entry →165SB-0165 · Type: Product / Cultural ExperienceDish Soap
clean · fresh · citrus
Open entry →166SB-0166 · Type: Product / Cultural ExperienceHand Sanitizer
sharp · volatile · clean
Open entry →167SB-0167 · Type: Place / EnvironmentPharmacy
clean · paper
Open entry →168SB-0168 · Type: Place / Food EnvironmentRestaurant Kitchen
warm · savory
Open entry →169SB-0169 · Type: Place / EnvironmentBus Interior
fabric · rubbery
Open entry →170SB-0170 · Type: Place / EnvironmentTram Interior
metallic
Open entry →171SB-0171 · Type: Place / StateRainy Park
wet · green · earthy · fresh
Open entry →172SB-0172 · Type: Place / Seasonal EnvironmentSummer Garden
green · floral · warm
Open entry →173SB-0173 · Type: Object / Seasonal ExperienceWinter Coat
fabric · dry · warm · stored
Open entry →174SB-0174 · Type: Place / EnvironmentNew Apartment
clean
Open entry →175SB-0175 · Type: Place / EnvironmentOld Basement
damp · dusty · cool · stored
Open entry →176SB-0176 · Type: Food / Prepared StateFresh Orange Juice
citrus · juicy · fresh · sweet
Open entry →177SB-0177 · Type: Food / Prepared StateLemonade
citrus · fresh · sweet · tangy
Open entry →178SB-0178 · Type: Food / Prepared StateVanilla Ice Cream
creamy · sweet · vanilla · cold
Open entry →179SB-0179 · Type: Food / Prepared StateBaked Apple
fruity · warm · sweet · baked
Open entry →180SB-0180 · Type: Food / Prepared StateToasted Almonds
nutty · toasted · warm · dry
Open entry →181SB-0181 · Type: Food / MaterialBrown Sugar
sweet · warm · soft · molasses
Open entry →182SB-0182 · Type: Source / Mixed BotanicalFresh Herb Bundle
herbal · green · fresh · aromatic
Open entry →183SB-0183 · Type: Food / CompositionCurry Spice Blend
spicy · warm · aromatic · mixed
Open entry →184SB-0184 · Type: Material / StateWet Cardboard
damp · paper · earthy · muted
Open entry →185SB-0185 · Type: Material / Product ExperienceFresh Carpet
fabric
Open entry →186SB-0186 · Type: Product / Material ExperienceNew Furniture
woody · fabric
Open entry →187SB-0187 · Type: Place / Retail EnvironmentHardware Store
industrial · woody
Open entry →188SB-0188 · Type: Place / EnvironmentParking Garage
concrete · rubbery · industrial
Open entry →189SB-0189 · Type: Place / Domestic ExperienceKitchen Sink
clean · water · metallic
Open entry →190SB-0190 · Type: Domestic / State ExperienceDishwasher Steam
warm · humid · clean · steam
Open entry →191SB-0191 · Type: Textile / ExperienceFresh Bedsheets
clean · soft · fabric · fresh
Open entry →192SB-0192 · Type: Textile / State ExperienceIroned Shirt
fabric · warm · dry · clean
Open entry →193SB-0193 · Type: Object / Weather ExperienceRaincoat
wet · cool
Open entry →194SB-0194 · Type: Object / State ExperienceUmbrella After Rain
wet · fabric · metallic · cool
Open entry →195SB-0195 · Type: Object / Personal ExperienceBackpack
fabric · paper · stored
Open entry →196SB-0196 · Type: Place / Food EnvironmentSchool Cafeteria
warm · cooked
Open entry →197SB-0197 · Type: Place / EnvironmentHotel Bathroom
clean · humid · soap
Open entry →198SB-0198 · Type: Place / Atmospheric ExperienceOpen Window After Rain
fresh · wet · airy · cool
Open entry →199SB-0199 · Type: Place / Time ExperienceMorning Street
fresh · cool
Open entry →200SB-0200 · Type: Place / Food RetailGrocery Bakery Aisle
baked · warm
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