Smells/scents are very important to Filipinos. This can be seen in our “smell culture,” which reflects our consciousness of smelling good and anxieties of smelling bad. We scour even the highest of grocery stacks and mall shelves just to find the best-smelling soap and fragrance. We care deeply of others’ perceptions of us and go to extra lengths to make sure we present ourselves in the best way possible. However, in the hustle and bustle of the busy streets of the city, it is almost impossible to stay fresh and smelling good throughout the day. Even in our own homes, there are just some smells that we can’t avoid especially when the odorous smells stick to our clothes. As much as we Filipinos would want to smell fresh all day, there are 10 tough smells that we just can’t escape from. From‘amoykulob’ smell to your tuyo and tinapa breakfast to [...]
