Every city has its own vibe, including its smell, which can be pretty memorable. Check out the list of cities with the best scents in the world.
You might not always notice it, but the smell of a city can leave a lasting impression on you. According to Timeout, in a recent study by HAYPP, a Scandinavian-based company, they looked at 30 big cities in Europe and beyond to figure out which ones have the best aroma.
The smells in a city can come from all sorts of things. Like shops selling nice-smelling stuff or maybe even just the way the trash is handled. So, they looked at things like how clean the city is, how many flower shops, bakeries, and perfume shops there are.
The top spot for the most fragrant city in the world, according to HYAPP, goes to Athens in Greece. They say it’s got the best smell out there.
One of the things that makes Athens stand out is its busy markets where you can smell all sorts of fresh stuff like spices and delicious Greek food. They say it’s a great place to really treat your nose, scoring 8.3 out of 10 for smelliness.
Plus, Athens is known for its yummy treats like tiropita and baklava, which smell absolutely divine. And don’t forget about all the bakeries around the city that fill the air with delicious scents.
Athens is also a flower lover’s dream. There are tons of flower shops and perfume stores all over the place. So, you’re always getting a whiff of something nice. And on top of all that, Athens is pretty big on keeping things clean, which is always a plus.
Next up, we’ve got Paris. Even though it might have a reputation for being a bit dirty with all those rats running around, Paris still manages to smell pretty good overall, scoring 62.5 on the smell-o-meter.
In Paris, you’ll catch whiffs of sweet coffee and pastries pretty much everywhere you go. Plus, it’s home to some fancy perfume shops where you can get all sorts of nice-smelling stuff.
Then there’s Zurich in Switzerland. It’s got lakes, rivers, and fancy opera houses, which all add up to a pretty nice smell. You’ll find lots of high-end restaurants serving up traditional Swiss dishes like fondue and raclette cheese, filling the air with delicious scents.
So, there you have it! The top 10 cities that smell amazing:
- Athens, Greece
- Paris, France
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Dublin, Ireland
- Luxembourg
- Nicosia, Cyprus
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Bucharest, Romania
- Valletta, Malta
- Amsterdam, Netherlands