What kinds of good smells can be found in a forest?

John Matel, Chariman of the Board (2016-present). Answered May 16, 2017. The answer below from Linda is very good. Let me add only a few of my favorites. One of the most pleasant smells in the world is the scent of a ponderosa pine forest. It is a kind of vanilla type smell. read more

In the forest, you can smell trees, smoke, and any other natural things. and green leaves and grass. The"earthy" smell that you probably recognize as typical is caused by fungi-like bacteria in the dirt: Streptomyces. read more

The answer below from Linda is very good. Let me add only a few of my favorites. One of the most pleasant smells in the world is the scent of a ponderosa pine forest. It is a kind of vanilla type smell. In the spring time in the southeast you get a very distinctive smell of honeysuckle. read more

We’ve got categories to describe our perceptions of taste, colors, and sounds. But things aren’t as clear-cut when it comes to our sense of smell. Looking to overcome this surprising limitation, a team of researchers have proposed a list of 10 basic smells. read more