Is it normal that smells triggers memories?

Is it normal to have smells that remind u of things. Some flowery smell reminds me of my uncles funeral were some purfumes remind me of when I was younger.

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Based on 109 votes (106 yes)
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  • Shackleford96

    Yes.

    The smell of weed did this for me a long time ago before I had even smoked any of it myself for the first time. It was because my parents used to smoke it when I was very little, and I remembered what it smelled like because I would smell it sometimes when I went into their room. It took me a long time to realize why the smell triggered a nostalgic and familiar feeling for me. Lol.

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  • howaminotmyself

    Smell is a great memory trigger. The smell of summer rain always reminds me of my uncle's house and some metals remind me of my grandfather.

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  • QuestionMark?

    Yes it is normal, a couple days ago I found an old cologne that I used to put on my sophomore year ( I am now a senior) and it reminded me of my ex and all of the memories that I shared with her.. it felt weird but not really, I enjoyed it while it lasted..

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  • Wendell

    Haha yeah. Weirdly enough there is a certain deodorant that reminds me of a time in my life because I wore it during a great time.

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    • mansha

      I too had this feeling smell of facewash and perfume remind me the days i spent wid ma best frnd.......evn it refreshes the memory i feel i hv went back to the tym its like flashback of dat moment ii used it

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  • Jeaneathean

    Cliche (but true) that smell is the most evocative of the senses.

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  • TheGirlWhoStoleHisHat

    The smell of bleach reminds me of my grandmother, well that and the smell of pot.

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  • 1000yrVampireKing

    yes

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  • frakenchoots

    ya i keep a bottle of my dead grandmothers perfume

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  • robbieforgotpw

    Every time I gas myself it reminds me of those summer days in the sulfur mines back home.
    *gases himself reminiscing**

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  • ganesha

    Ofcourse..

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  • Ldizzy1234

    Yes. Sometimes certain smells can bring back childhood memories and thoughts of happier times in my life.

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  • disthing

    It's so normal I'm surprised you needed to ask :/

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    • annm2361

      I just wondered if other people felt same.

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      • disthing

        It's not only a common experience, it's scientific fact that smells trigger memories :)

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  • dirtybirdy

    I love when that happens. Of course I can't think of anything specific right now.

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    • dirtybirdy

      Brain fart! Paul Sebastian, a cologne, omg. I'm almost positive that's the one. Anyway, maybe twice in the last 15 years I have walked by a man wearing that and I stop in my tracks. Oh sweet glorious flashbacks. There's more but that's a good one.

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  • peridot

    It's normal. The same thing happens with some perfumes, they bring me memories of when I was younger too. Also the smell of Old Spice brings me memories of my grandpa

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  • thisissofunneh

    Yes.. the purple lynx reminds me of a particular man... :/

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  • patriot071592

    One person is either very weird or has never took a psychology class before. Of all your five senses, your sense of smell triggers the most memories.

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    • annm2361

      No not took psychology class no. Had a class when I was 5 but to me that was a very long time ago. I wanted to hear stories about what people have of their smells and memories, like me.

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      • patriot071592

        I could write an essay on what memories come to mind when I smell certain things but I don't want to lol.

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        • annm2361

          But got u thinking of them see so alls good :)

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  • annm2361

    Thank you it's nice to hear people are the same. :)

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