I know I have brought up the topic of smell on this blog before, as this sense does really intrigue me. Did you know smell has the strongest memory recall of any of the senses? Every time I smell cigar smoke I am reminded of my wonderful grandfather...

But I digress.

The reason for this post is simple. I was at the supermarket the other day. I happened to be in the air-freshener aisle testing out various scents for the bathroom/toilet--you know, the ones that are used to cover up other smells that arise out of that room. After a few sprays here and there from various cans, I muttered something along the lines of, "These all smell like flyspray to me" or words to that effect.

A woman then piped up, "That's because you're a man." I didn't realise I had an audience, but it brings me to the point of this post. Putting aside for a moment any feminist ridicule directed at me, I was left wondering, do men really smell things differently to women?

I can't answer that. It's not like I can become a woman now, is it? I know that dogs find totally attractive smells that make our stomachs turn, and that got me thinking again. Perhaps it's the same for the sexes. Do women find pretty floral smells sexy? I know I don't. I usually sneeze until my brains gets bruised when confronted with a bunch of fowers. Now chocolate on the other hand...

What I like as far as smells go may be disgusting to women and vice versa. I like the smell of fresh corriander and baked bread (both of which are related to food I might add) and funny enough I like the smell of my pillow. Something to think about anyway...

Have a great weekend everyone.