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32 smells all people like but don’t admit to.

Everyone has a favourite scent, whether it be a cleaning product or a perfume, and you’re not too embarrassed to admit that you like. However, there are some smells that people are absolutely obsessed with and refuse to admit to liking.

Related: The 17 scents that will take you straight back to the ’90s.

Perhaps you like the smell of something but you don’t want to be judged, so it’s your little secret. Whatever. Here are 32 smells people like but very rarely own up to.

1. Chlorine

So wrong but so right. (Image via iStock)
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2. Petrol

There is nothing quite like the smell of petrol. (Image via iStock)

3. Skunk

Go on....admit you like it. (Image via iStock)
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4. Brand new tennis balls.

And the noise when you open the can. (Image via iStock)
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5. Fire

6. The vacuum cleaner.

7. Leather seats.

Inhale the goodness. (Image via iStock)

8. The car air conditioner.

It smells like summer. Or a gross taxi. Either way... (Image via iStock)
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9. Laundry detergent.

Especially "summer" scents. (Image via iStock)
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10. Dryer sheets.

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11. Bleach.

Nothing like the smell of harsh chemicals...am I right? (Image via iStock)
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12. The inside of a Disney VHS case.

What is this distinct smell? (Image via On The Upcyle)
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13. Cardboard boxes.

14. Rubber gloves at the dentist’s office.

Mmmmmmm.... (Image via iStock)

15. Permanent markers.

No one can deny they haven't has a cheeky smell of a permo marker.... (Image via iStock)
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16. The nail salon.

Woman having a French manicure
SO good! (Image via iStock)
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17. Fresh cut grass.

18. New tires.

Why does new rubber smell incredible? Why? (Image via iStock)

19. Dry erase markers.

Delicious. (Image via iStock)
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20. New shoes.

21. A just extinguished match.

There is nothing quite like it. (Image via iStock)
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22. Freshly printed paper.

Inhale that goodness! (Image via iStock)
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23. Rubbing alcohol.

I'm going to put my hand up and say I do love this smell.

24. Puppy breath.

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Especially when the puppy is this adorable. (Image via iStock)

25. Rubber cement.

26. Pine Sol.

27. Hair dye.

And it stays in your hair for days.

28. Deep heat.

Controversial...but true.

29. Pavement.

Mmmmm fresh tar.... (Image via iStock)
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30. A baby.

Drew loves the smell too. (Image via Instagram)

31. Sweat.

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As long as it isn't someone elses that is... (Image via iStock)
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32. The smell of your dog.

NOTHING beats the smell of a dog! (Image via iStock)

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This article was originally published on Bored Bug and has been republished here with permission.

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