Memory & Culture

Smell experiences whose meaning is strongly shaped by memory, ritual and learned association.

EARLY CANONICAL PROFILES60

SB-0008 · ExperienceOld Book

paper · dry · woody · dusty

Open profile ↗SB-0009 · ExperienceFresh Bread

baked · warm · toasted · soft

Open profile ↗SB-0005 · ExperienceCoffee

roasted · warm · bitter · dark

Open profile ↗SB-0010 · Cultural / ProductClean Linen

clean · airy · soft · fresh

Open profile ↗SB-0024 · Place / Cultural ExperienceChlorine / Pool

sharp · clean · chemical · fresh

Open profile ↗SB-0025 · Product / ExperienceFresh Laundry

clean · soft · airy · fresh

Open profile ↗SB-0028 · Place / EnvironmentLibrary

paper · dry · quiet · woody

Open profile ↗SB-0027 · Place / EnvironmentBakery

baked · warm · toasted · sweet

Open profile ↗SB-0030 · Place / EnvironmentHotel Lobby

clean · soft · polished · ambient

Open profile ↗SB-0046 · Product / Cultural ExperienceSunscreen

creamy · cosmetic · warm · sweet

Open profile ↗SB-0047 · Place / Phenomenon ExperienceCampfire

smoky · warm · woody · outdoors

Open profile ↗SB-0049 · Food / ExperienceCinnamon Roll

baked · sweet · spicy · warm

Open profile ↗SB-0050 · Place / EnvironmentSubway / Metro

metallic · dusty · urban · industrial

Open profile ↗SB-0041 · Product / Place ExperienceNew Car

manufactured · material · clean · synthetic

Open profile ↗SB-0071 · Place / EnvironmentBookstore

paper · dry · quiet · woody

Open profile ↗SB-0073 · Place / Food ExperienceCinema Popcorn

buttery · toasted · warm · salty

Open profile ↗SB-0074 · Place / Cultural ExperienceChurch Incense

resinous · smoky · warm · ritual

Open profile ↗SB-0075 · Place / EnvironmentMorning Kitchen

warm · food · fresh · familiar

Open profile ↗SB-0067 · Product / Cultural ExperienceSoap

clean · fresh · soft · product

Open profile ↗SB-0068 · Product / Cultural ExperienceToothpaste

minty · clean · cool · fresh

Open profile ↗SB-0076 · Material / ExperiencePencil Shavings

woody · dry · clean · familiar

Open profile ↗SB-0077 · Object / Material ExperienceNewspaper

paper · dry · inky · familiar

Open profile ↗SB-0080 · Place / EnvironmentFireplace

smoky · warm · woody · domestic

Open profile ↗SB-0083 · Product / ExperienceFresh Towels

clean · soft · warm · fresh

Open profile ↗SB-0085 · Product / Cultural ExperienceBaby Powder

powdery · soft · clean · cosmetic

Open profile ↗SB-0091 · Place / EnvironmentAirport

clean · transit · dry · ambient

Open profile ↗SB-0094 · Place / EnvironmentClassroom

paper · woody · dry · familiar

Open profile ↗SB-0095 · Place / EnvironmentHotel Room

clean · soft · ambient · fabric

Open profile ↗SB-0100 · Product / Material ExperienceTennis Ball

rubbery · fuzzy · new · sport

Open profile ↗SB-0107 · Seasonal / EnvironmentAutumn Leaves

leafy · earthy · dry · damp

Open profile ↗SB-0108 · Material / StateDry Leaves

dry · leafy · papery · earthy

Open profile ↗SB-0114 · Place / EnvironmentMuseum

quiet · dry · material · ambient

Open profile ↗SB-0115 · Place / Cultural EnvironmentOld Church

woody · waxy · dry · ritual

Open profile ↗SB-0117 · Place / EnvironmentTrain Carriage

fabric · metallic · transit · ambient

Open profile ↗SB-0118 · Place / EnvironmentAirplane Cabin

dry · clean · transit · ambient

Open profile ↗SB-0120 · Place / Food EnvironmentHotel Breakfast

warm · food · coffee · hospitality

Open profile ↗SB-0142 · Place / EnvironmentCoffee Shop

coffee · warm · roasted · social

Open profile ↗SB-0143 · Place / EnvironmentOffice

paper · dry · ambient · work

Open profile ↗SB-0141 · Object / ExperiencePencil Case

school · material · dry · familiar

Open profile ↗SB-0145 · Object / ExperienceBeach Towel

fabric · salty · warm · summer

Open profile ↗SB-0146 · Place / EnvironmentSports Hall

rubbery · warm · indoor · activity

Open profile ↗SB-0149 · Place / EnvironmentOld Attic

dusty · dry · woody · stored

Open profile ↗SB-0150 · Place / Cultural EnvironmentFreshly Cleaned Room

clean · fresh · airy · product

Open profile ↗SB-0160 · Food / Prepared StatePopcorn

toasted · warm · grain · buttery

Open profile ↗SB-0164 · Product / Cultural ExperienceDetergent

clean · product · fresh · concentrated

Open profile ↗SB-0173 · Object / Seasonal ExperienceWinter Coat

fabric · dry · warm · stored

Open profile ↗SB-0174 · Place / EnvironmentNew Apartment

new · clean · material · interior

Open profile ↗SB-0175 · Place / EnvironmentOld Basement

damp · dusty · cool · stored

Open profile ↗SB-0169 · Place / EnvironmentBus Interior

transit · fabric · rubbery · ambient

Open profile ↗SB-0170 · Place / EnvironmentTram Interior

transit · metallic · urban · ambient

Open profile ↗SB-0176 · Food / Prepared StateFresh Orange Juice

citrus · juicy · fresh · sweet

Open profile ↗SB-0179 · Food / Prepared StateBaked Apple

fruity · warm · sweet · baked

Open profile ↗SB-0191 · Textile / ExperienceFresh Bedsheets

clean · soft · fabric · fresh

Open profile ↗SB-0192 · Textile / State ExperienceIroned Shirt

fabric · warm · dry · clean

Open profile ↗SB-0193 · Object / Weather ExperienceRaincoat

wet · material · cool · rainy

Open profile ↗SB-0194 · Object / State ExperienceUmbrella After Rain

wet · fabric · metallic · cool

Open profile ↗SB-0195 · Object / Personal ExperienceBackpack

fabric · paper · stored · familiar

Open profile ↗SB-0196 · Place / Food EnvironmentSchool Cafeteria

food · warm · shared · school

Open profile ↗SB-0197 · Place / EnvironmentHotel Bathroom

clean · humid · soap · hospitality

Open profile ↗SB-0199 · Place / Time ExperienceMorning Street

morning · urban · food · fresh

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