I was reading the May issue of Readest Digest while on the train to work this morning and came accross a short article on how certain aromas have the power to stir up strong emotions and even change our mood.
A new study of 4000 people in the UK looked at the scents that appeal to us most. Here's the results of TOP SMELLS THAT MAKES US HAPPY:
1. Freshly baked bread
2. Clean sheets
3. Freshly mown grass
4. Fresh flowers
5. Freshly ground coffee
6. Fresh air after rainfall
7. Vanilla
8. Chocolate
And here's the list of the aromas that makes me happy 
1. Fresh air after rainfall - this reminded me so much of the village where I grew up. Not just it smell fresh I has a vivid memory of chicken running around catching little 'kelkatu' (I do not know the name in English) which normally will come out from underground after heavy rain. And also the adults/children standing by the riverbed ..... fishing or just hanging around :)
2. Clean sheet - ohhhhh, nothing can beat the smell of clean sheets.
3. Freshly ground coffee - I just love the smell of freshly ground coffee (even though I am not such a heavy coffee drinker), especially in a cold damp day ....
4. Vanilla - who doesn't like the sent of vanilla?
5. Freshly baked bread - as an Asian, we don't live on bread. BUT I started to like the smell of fresh baguette when on holiday in France. Love the aroma ever since ...
6. Freshly mown grass - this reminded me of my school days .....
7. Fresh flowers - to be specific fresh roses and jasmine! And I am also try to recall how the almond blooms smell like ...
8. Chocolate - If I can only choose 8 aromas, I would prefer caramel as no. 8.
So, what are the scents that makes you happy or that can affects your mood (positively)? 
Have a productive week ahead!
Love - Larra
