Recently I
have started to associate specific smells provoke memories. A few days ago I
purchased some bath bombs from lush and their smell reminded me of a dark time
in my life that I would rather forget. This is not the first occasion in which
this has happened so I was wondering if this was a feeling which is unique to
me or if others share it too.
For
instance I have body spray which whenever I spray it the sweet smell instantly
reminds me of the day I met my first boyfriend (now ex-boyfriend) the smell
evokes a whirlwind of a day which I feel rather nostalgic about in a
bittersweet way.
A further number
of occasions all center around smells in association to my Mom, the smell of
her deodorant and moisturiser all make me feel a sense of comfort and happiness
inside, it reminds me of home. In addition to these two smells I also am oozed
with nostalgia by my Mother’s favourite Yankee candle scent (lemon and
lavender).
Another
smell is the scent of medicated cream which reminds me of my darling childhood
friend who has suffered with eczema for as long as I can remember. This smell
reminds me of my best friend who is utterly brilliant and still stands by my
side today.
This
‘issue’ goes as far to provoke memories of my early teens when someone walks
past me wearing the same aftershave as my high school boyfriend did. Despite
being over the relationship years ago I am hit with a wave of memories by a
single scent.
We have all
heard of photographs or songs rousing memories but I have never heard another
person speak of smells rousing such specific memories like they do for me. So please enlighten me with any similar
experiences that you may have had.
Always,
Lauren
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At the
moment I am reading: Fan Girl by Rainbow Rowell
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