Rain. It’s a simple phenomenon ... geosmin is so potent that it can be detected by creatures with incredible senses of smell, ...

"It's a really potent material and it smells just like the concrete when the rain hits it," said perfumer Marina Barcenilla. "There's something very primitive and very primal about the smell." ...

But a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Lincoln said the best and simplest explanation is a phenomenon known as petrichor, which is an earthy smell that occurs after a rain ...

There's nothing like the smell associated with rain on a crisp day. If you enjoy the smell and wonder why it is so appealing, there is a good reason for it. But the aroma isn't from the rain ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Whenever rain is on the way, some of us can sense it. Ah yes, that distinct smell of rain never gets old, but let's dive into why rain has a smell. The scent can spark from three ...

People are seen holding umbrellas amid heavy rain in the city of Osaka's Kita Ward on June 2, 2023. (Mainichi/Naoaki Hasegawa) TOKYO -- Many of us can seemingly detect two distinct odors that ...

Fog and rain also reduce how far scents can spread ... If you ever notice a bad odor in your neighborhood, let us know what it smells like, where you smelled it, and the date and time.