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10 Best Smells In The World (5 of 6)

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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.

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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.

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