10 smells every scene kid could recognize instantly
They say that the sense of smell brings back stronger memories than the other senses, and it’s totally true when you come across some of these. What a throwback.
Here are 10 smells that any scene kid, young or old, will instantly recognize.
1. Hot Topic
Basically, the smell of vinyl and preservatives.
2. That one friend’s basement
We all had that one friend with a musty old basement where we played Guitar Hero after school. Good times.
3. Hair dye
Not a great smell, but one that we put up with nonetheless to get our look.
4. Hair spray
See above.
5. Leather polish
For those of us who could afford Doc Martens, leather polish was a necessity.
6. A new pair of Converse
For those of us who couldn’t afford Doc Martens, these sneakers were pretty much just as good. And that fresh scent when you opened the box? It was the start of a new shoe life.
7. Nail polish
Nail polish and, of course, nail polish remover.
8. Sharpie markers
These were basically the scene kid’s tattoo.
9. Smoke at a show
You know, the fake fog at a concert? That smell might harken back memories for lots of people, but especially scene kids, who probably saw their favorite band play under the misty ambiance.
10. Cigarette smoke
Whether you smoked, had a friend who smoked or just stood around with a bunch of people smoking outside a show, you know this smell well.
