SMELL TYPE

Experience

A smell identity strongly shaped by context, ritual or combined perception.

SMELLS OF THIS TYPE73

In the order SmellBook lists them; not ranked.

Smell entry · Type: ExperienceCoffee

roasted · warm · bitter · dark

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: ExperienceOld Book

paper · dry · woody · dusty

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: ExperienceFresh Bread

baked · warm · toasted · soft

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / ExperienceDark Chocolate

roasted · bitter · dark · warm

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Product / ExperienceFresh Laundry

clean · soft · airy · fresh

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Material / Cultural ReferenceLeather

dry · warm · dark

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Material / ExperienceDust

dry · powdery · muted · stale

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Product / Cultural ExperienceSunscreen

creamy · cosmetic · warm · sweet

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / ExperienceCinnamon Roll

baked · sweet · spicy · warm

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / ExperienceCheese

dairy · savoury · rich · aged

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / ExperienceBlack Tea

dry · warm · aromatic · tannic

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Animal / State ExperienceWet Dog

animalic · damp · warm · musky

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentBookstore

paper · dry · woody

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / Food ExperienceCinema Popcorn

buttery · toasted · warm · salty

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / Cultural ExperienceChurch Incense

resinous · smoky · warm

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentMorning Kitchen

warm · fresh

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Material / ExperiencePencil Shavings

woody · dry · clean

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Object / Material ExperienceNewspaper

paper · dry · inky

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Product / ExperienceFresh Towels

clean · soft · warm · fresh

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Animal / ExperienceCat Fur

animalic · soft · warm · dry

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Product / ExperienceNew Shoes

rubbery · synthetic

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Product / Material ExperienceTennis Ball

rubbery · fuzzy

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Seasonal / EnvironmentAutumn Leaves

leafy · earthy · dry · damp

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentVintage Clothing Shop

fabric · dry · dusty · aged

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentMuseum

dry · paper

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / Cultural EnvironmentOld Church

woody · waxy · dry

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentTrain Carriage

fabric · metallic

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentAirplane Cabin

dry · clean

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentTaxi Interior

fabric · plastic

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / Food EnvironmentHotel Breakfast

warm · coffee

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / ExperienceFresh Milk

dairy · creamy · soft · fresh

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / ExperienceYogurt

dairy · creamy · tangy · cool

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / ProductPeanut Butter

nutty · roasted · warm · rich

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StateTomato Sauce

savory · warm · acidic · cooked

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StateFried Onions

savory · warm · sweet · fried

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StateGrilled Bread

toasted · warm · dry · browned

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / ProductMaple Syrup

sweet · warm · caramelized · woody

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / MaterialCocoa Powder

cocoa · dry · bitter · roasted

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentCoffee Shop

coffee · warm · roasted

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentOffice

paper · dry

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Object / ExperiencePencil Case

dry · plastic

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Object / ExperienceBeach Towel

fabric · salty · warm

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentSports Hall

rubbery · warm

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentOld Attic

dusty · dry · woody · stored

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / Cultural EnvironmentFreshly Cleaned Room

clean · fresh · airy

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StateCooked Rice

grain · warm · soft · starchy

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StatePopcorn

toasted · warm · grain · buttery

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StateCaramel

sweet · caramelized · warm · toasted

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Overheated StateBurnt Toast

burnt · dry · bitter · smoky

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Object / Seasonal ExperienceWinter Coat

fabric · dry · warm · stored

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentNew Apartment

clean

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentOld Basement

damp · dusty · cool · stored

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StateFresh Orange Juice

citrus · juicy · fresh · sweet

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StateLemonade

citrus · fresh · sweet · tangy

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StateVanilla Ice Cream

creamy · sweet · vanilla · cold

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StateBaked Apple

fruity · warm · sweet · baked

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / Prepared StateToasted Almonds

nutty · toasted · warm · dry

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / MaterialBrown Sugar

sweet · warm · soft · molasses

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Food / CompositionCurry Spice Blend

spicy · warm · aromatic · mixed

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Material / Product ExperienceFresh Carpet

fabric

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Product / Material ExperienceNew Furniture

woody · fabric

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / Domestic ExperienceKitchen Sink

clean · water · metallic

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Domestic / State ExperienceDishwasher Steam

warm · humid · clean · steam

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Textile / ExperienceFresh Bedsheets

clean · soft · fabric · fresh

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Textile / State ExperienceIroned Shirt

fabric · warm · dry · clean

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Object / Weather ExperienceRaincoat

wet · cool

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Object / State ExperienceUmbrella After Rain

wet · fabric · metallic · cool

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Object / Personal ExperienceBackpack

fabric · paper · stored

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / Food EnvironmentSchool Cafeteria

warm · cooked

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / EnvironmentHotel Bathroom

clean · humid · soap

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / Atmospheric ExperienceOpen Window After Rain

fresh · wet · airy · cool

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / Time ExperienceMorning Street

fresh · cool

Open entry →Smell entry · Type: Place / Food RetailGrocery Bakery Aisle

baked · warm

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Cite as SmellBook. (2026). Experience (smell type). SmellBook knowledge graph, dataset release of 2026-11-11. smellbook:smell-type:experience. https://smellbook.com/types/experience

Dataset history In the SmellBook dataset since the first of three dataset releases of 2026-09-30.