Q. Why does Play-Doh smell so great? ... But does Play-Doh have an objectively pleasant scent, or do we merely like it because it reminds us of childhood? ... of older Americans found many who did not like the smell of oil of clove (eugenol), even though most people would agree that cloves smell good. read more
It contains an added fragrance, presumably a trade secret, but there is a perfume which mimics it. read more
What is amazing about Play-Doh is the intensity, the vividness, of the smell. Yet, paradoxically, you might not be able to name the source of the smell if you were blindfolded and someone waved it under your nose. You would register the familiarity of the smell, but you might struggle to name it. read more