How do you go outside... and not smell like outside?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where do you live that outside smells so awful? I want to avoid that if at all possible.

It must be a genetic thing you either notice or don't. Because it's everywhere. The meadows of France, Rome, DC, Arizona, anywhere you're outside and it's warm. YOU probably have this musty "outside" smell, but don't notice it on yourself. Others sense and immediately know if you've been outside. And it doesn't have to do with sweating or exercising outside - just lingering!

[Anonymous]

I can also smell pollen on people. I’m a “supersmeller.” You probably are too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where do you live that outside smells so awful? I want to avoid that if at all possible.

It must be a genetic thing you either notice or don't. Because it's everywhere. The meadows of France, Rome, DC, Arizona, anywhere you're outside and it's warm. YOU probably have this musty "outside" smell, but don't notice it on yourself. Others sense and immediately know if you've been outside. And it doesn't have to do with sweating or exercising outside - just lingering!

But the anomaly should be people who don't smell like they've been outside. This is how depraved your life has become. Anyway, feel free to worry about the things you can't smell, they're more likely to be sealed in your home with you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is the time of year where I feel like I stink all the time, after spending more than 5 minutes outside. And I'm outside a lot, due to living in a highly walkable area. I shower daily (often 2x a day in the summer_ wear deodorant, exercise regularly, but I just feel like that "outside" smell just gets on my skin, hair, and clothes like a magnet.

Do you notice this on others? How do you control it?

The only way not to smell like outside is to stay inside.
Sorry, OP, that's the only way. But if this is not an option, you just deal.

[Anonymous]

This is the strangest thing I’ve heard in a while.

[Anonymous]

This thread is probably the most shocking thing I've ever read on DCUM.

I had no idea there are people who think smelling like outside is bad.

Maybe if you live in a very polluted area, next to pig farms or intense exhaust fumes, then it could be bad. But fresh air? Plants (including pollen)? Soil? I love those things, and I love when I've been outside for a long time and can then smell it in my hair when I come back inside.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where do you live that outside smells so awful? I want to avoid that if at all possible.

It must be a genetic thing you either notice or don't. Because it's everywhere. The meadows of France, Rome, DC, Arizona, anywhere you're outside and it's warm. YOU probably have this musty "outside" smell, but don't notice it on yourself. Others sense and immediately know if you've been outside. And it doesn't have to do with sweating or exercising outside - just lingering!

"Outside" does not smell "musty"! "Musty" is the opposite of fresh: how can wind and open air and green things be a "musty" smell?

[Anonymous]

Use ALL of the laundry products

Scent boosters
Scented laundry detergent
Fabric softener
Dryer sheets

You shouldn't smell anything else for about a mie radius. Certainly not "outside".

[Anonymous]

I am wondering if I wrote this in my sleep or something. I have wondered this same thing many times.

For those who don’t understand, It’s the smell small kids have after being outside, not funky just “outsidey”.

[Anonymous]

Omg I had to check the posted date. I think I wrote this a few months ago, and I also got people responding like whataaaaaa?????

I get you OP.

[Anonymous]

*mile*

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where do you live that outside smells so awful? I want to avoid that if at all possible.

It must be a genetic thing you either notice or don't. Because it's everywhere. The meadows of France, Rome, DC, Arizona, anywhere you're outside and it's warm. YOU probably have this musty "outside" smell, but don't notice it on yourself. Others sense and immediately know if you've been outside. And it doesn't have to do with sweating or exercising outside - just lingering!

"Outside" does not smell "musty"! "Musty" is the opposite of fresh: how can wind and open air and green things be a "musty" smell?

DP. I don’t think it is a musty smell. More of an earthy one. Not particularly bad. But very noticeable.

[Anonymous]

I know exactly what you mean, OP. It is not a fresh smell. It is totally noticeable on anyone who has been outside for like five minutes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where do you live that outside smells so awful? I want to avoid that if at all possible.

It must be a genetic thing you either notice or don't. Because it's everywhere. The meadows of France, Rome, DC, Arizona, anywhere you're outside and it's warm. YOU probably have this musty "outside" smell, but don't notice it on yourself. Others sense and immediately know if you've been outside. And it doesn't have to do with sweating or exercising outside - just lingering!

"Outside" does not smell "musty"! "Musty" is the opposite of fresh: how can wind and open air and green things be a "musty" smell?

Again, I don't know how to explain this to you - it's gotta be like asparagus pee. Some people smell it, others don't. I LOVE being outside. I love nature. I love having the windows open. This is different. Maybe it's the way someone's pheromones react when in contact with sun, air, dirt, dust, pollens, etc. It's not a nice smell. Bless you, that you don't detect this on yourself and others. But google it - it's a very common phenomenon. I just want to know how to minimize it without being a bubble woman or never going outside.

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=sErfXPnLO4OV5wK6j6voDQ&q=why+do+people+smell+like+outside&oq=why+do+people+smell+like+outside&gs_l=psy-ab.12...599.4263..4369...0.0..0.428.2591.31j1j4-1......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0i131j0.ZfNUpVi5bM0

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where do you live that outside smells so awful? I want to avoid that if at all possible.

It must be a genetic thing you either notice or don't. Because it's everywhere. The meadows of France, Rome, DC, Arizona, anywhere you're outside and it's warm. YOU probably have this musty "outside" smell, but don't notice it on yourself. Others sense and immediately know if you've been outside. And it doesn't have to do with sweating or exercising outside - just lingering!

"Outside" does not smell "musty"! "Musty" is the opposite of fresh: how can wind and open air and green things be a "musty" smell?

Again, I don't know how to explain this to you - it's gotta be like asparagus pee. Some people smell it, others don't. I LOVE being outside. I love nature. I love having the windows open. This is different. Maybe it's the way someone's pheromones react when in contact with sun, air, dirt, dust, pollens, etc. It's not a nice smell. Bless you, that you don't detect this on yourself and others. But google it - it's a very common phenomenon. I just want to know how to minimize it without being a bubble woman or never going outside.

https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=sErfXPnLO4OV5wK6j6voDQ&q=why+do+people+smell+like+outside&oq=why+do+people+smell+like+outside&gs_l=psy-ab.12...599.4263..4369...0.0..0.428.2591.31j1j4-1......0....1..gws-wiz.....0..0i131j0.ZfNUpVi5bM0

I simply plan my outdoor time strategically. This would be different for different people.
For me, I have a toddler and can only shower when he’s sleeping. I’m somewhat willing to do a quick hop in, but he’s getting REAL climby, and the two brothers fight and fight sometimes.

So. For me I have to do outside just before his nap, or go outdoors in the a.m. before dh leaves for work.

Or on other days, if I have zero indoor plans with friends, I’m fine to have the outdoor odor remain on me.