10 Best Smells In The World (5 of 6)

The Ocean

The smell of the sea or ocean has a smell unlike no other, and it has a wonderful mental association. It evokes memories or feelings of freedom, travel, international locations and spending time with loved ones. What is responsible for this smell is a compound called dimethyl sulphide, or DMS.

Petrichor

Petrichor is the name for the smell produced when rain meets the ground. This smell is a combination of two things — when oil is released from plants and when soil releases actinomycete bacteria. This smell is a favorite aroma by many, no matter where you are on Earth.