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Smells Of Potatoes, Guinness, Cabbage and Toast Associated With Ireland

A new study has looked at the smells people associate with different countries. The research found I...
Caoimhseach Connolly
Caoimhseach Connolly

8:57 AM - 27 Nov 2023



Smells Of Potatoes, Guinness,...

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Smells Of Potatoes, Guinness, Cabbage and Toast Associated With Ireland

Caoimhseach Connolly
Caoimhseach Connolly

8:57 AM - 27 Nov 2023



A new study has looked at the smells people associate with different countries.

The research found Ireland is associated with smells like potatoes, Guinness, cabbage and toast.

The survey of 2,000 people by money.co.uk, found the smell of hot sand was linked with Spain, while garlic and lavender were associated with France.

When people think of Australia they think of scents including corks, beer, salt water and barbecues, according to The Irish Daily Star.

Top 10 Smells People Associate With Countries

1 England Fry-up, lager shandy, cow pats, sausage roll
2 Scotland Peat, heather, whisky, bacon
3 Wales Leek, lamb, cheese, sausages
4 Ireland Potatoes, Guinness, cabbage, toast
5 France Lavender, garlic, onions, bread
6 Germany Salami, beer, chocolate cake, chestnuts
7 Spain Hot sand, peppers, oranges, fish
8 Greece Pine needles, aniseed, lemons, olives
9 Italy Cheese, figs, coffee, ice cream
10 Holland Flowers, cannabis, chips, mayonnaise


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