Top 20 strange smells ’embarrassed’ Brits admit they enjoy wet dogs to manure

BRITS’ favorite strange smells have been revealed – with some admitting they are ‘ashamed’ of enjoying the smell of wet dogs and manure.

A survey of 2,000 adults found that others prefer the smell of rain, the smell of ‘new car’ and newspaper pages.

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Other popular flavors include shoe polish, pet food and TCP antiseptic cream.

But a fifth admit they are sometimes ashamed of their love of strange smells, including cigarette smoke and cat breath.

To celebrate the uniquely popular ‘new car’ scent, Fred Sirieix has teamed up with new and used car platform Auto Trader, to create a list of distinctive scent profiles for different car brands.

The fragrance notes are said to “reflect the essence of each brand, from the earthy richness of Land Rover to the nostalgic blend of British oak and tobacco leaf in Vauxhall.”

The First Dates star said: “Some people may not want to admit they like unusual scents.

“But taste is subjective, and one person’s rose may be another’s seaweed – we don’t like to judge.

“If people get their joy from the smell of a brand new car, who are we to say they’re wrong?”

The survey also found that 21 percent would like the ‘new car smell’ to last the entire time they own their new car.

Additionally, a quarter said they would buy an electric car to avoid fuel smells, while 14 percent would also go electric to make the ‘new car smell’ last longer.

And 31 percent hate it when that smell starts to disappear.

The study also found that 47 percent of adults have a connection between a strange smell and a positive memory.

While 63 percent claim that scents can influence their mood, and 45 percent may even be encouraged to buy something if it has the right aroma.

Britons are also much more likely to prefer natural fragrances over synthetic fragrances (68 percent compared to just five percent).

Citrus scents were voted the best scent category by 34 percent, followed by woody (33 percent) and floral (32 percent) aromas.

It also found that 46 percent of those who took part in the OnePoll.com survey associate certain smells with people they have met, and that 63 percent can be taken back to a childhood holiday just by a smell in their nostrils.

Erin Baker, editor-in-chief at Auto Trader, added: “People are often drawn to unusual scents because they evoke strong emotions or memories.

“When you hear the term ‘new car smell’ you can immediately imagine what that smells like.

“It is a very evocative scent that can bring joy, pride and relief the moment you step into your new car. We had a lot of fun trying to pinpoint exactly what those smells are using Fred’s discerning nose.”

Fred Sirieix’s tailor-made fragrance notes for new cars

Renault – Combining comfort and style, Renault brings out a fresh mountain breeze, enhanced by warmer notes of aromatic embers, complemented by soft textures of sandalwood and pure pine needles.

Ford – Demanding athletic design, Ford’s focused interior style explodes with earthy oak tones, stabilized by the refreshing spicy notes of freshly cut grass and lighter flower blossoms.

Hyundai – Hyundai’s design philosophy of ‘Sensual Sportiness’ brings a vibrant blend of sweet apricot and clean cotton, tempered by the warmth of honey and vanilla with subtle notes of polished metal.

Land Rover – Designed to embrace revolutionary luxury, Land Rover maximizes the unique aromatics of polished metal with a robust blend of rich leather and cedarwood, accentuated by the fresh scent of soaked wood and a hint of wildflowers from the open countryside.

Audi – Based on Audi’s urbansphere design concept that creates ‘a lounge on wheels’, the complex fragrance notes include undertones of pinewood with subtle hints of black pepper and cedarwood, hinting at earthy tones intersected by the scent of clean metal.

BMW – Using the impeccable BMW Individual fine grain ‘Merino’ leather creates an aroma of lighter, sweeter citrusy hibiscus notes, grounded by the smoky feel of candle wax and hints of rich leather.

Vauxhall – Built to be bold and pure, Vauxhall paints a nostalgic blend of licorice and smoky tobacco leaf, with bright notes of eucalyptus and the soothing scent of beeswax.

Mercedes-Benz – Iconically desirable and aesthetically pleasing, Mercedes-Benz embraces luxury with rich notes of suede with deep undertones of hazelnut and vanilla, lifted by the subtle sweetness of lavender and a hint of fresh-cut hay.

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