# Unlikely Candle Scents **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 25, 2003, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421 "2003-02-25T16:35:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![irkenDoom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c2a13f/32.png) [@irkenDoom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irkenDoom)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/41 "2003-02-25T19:59:48Z")
And while I’m still here, how about: Nail Salon Dentist Office (not really gross, but kinda creepy) ---
**Author:** ![scout1222](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/34f0e0/32.png) [@scout1222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scout1222)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/42 "2003-02-25T20:13:45Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Dumbguy \* > \*\*I have a Sweaty Feet scented candle that my niece gave me for Christmas. I lit it once, and it lives up to billing. \*\* No. Freakin’. Way. I can’t believe it! Was it from one of those gag gift stores? Eew. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/43 "2003-02-25T20:17:53Z")
What the Rock is Cooking ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/44 "2003-02-25T20:20:25Z")
Teen Spirit. ---
**Author:** ![LifeOnWry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/96bed5/32.png) [@LifeOnWry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LifeOnWry)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/45 "2003-02-25T20:23:20Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ultress \* > \*\* > burning leaves although that always makes me think of fall > \*\* Yankee Candles makes this one - Autumn Leaves. Personally, I like the Lemongrass & Citrus one. despite **irkenDoom** ’s assertion that it smells like a urinal mint. ---
**Author:** ![Zyada](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zyada/32/3028_2.png) [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/46 "2003-02-25T20:31:17Z")
Not as _hack_ unpleasant as most of these, but a real candle I saw once: Earth. Yes, it really smelled like dirt. ---
**Author:** ![gvsantos](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a88e4f/32.png) [@gvsantos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gvsantos)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/47 "2003-02-25T20:35:21Z")
Sperm Doughnut New York Subway Yeast infection Holiday Mildew Vagina Mint Infected Sore & Berries Anus & Cream Cinnimmon Head Cheese ---
**Author:** ![Max\_Carnage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/max_carnage/32/12775_2.png) [@Max\_Carnage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_Carnage)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/48 "2003-02-25T20:45:23Z")
That Weird Smell After It Rains In The Summer ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/49 "2003-02-25T21:04:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by 2trew \* > \*\*Marijuana scented incense. > \*\* Yankee Candle makes a Petchouli scented candle, which is awefully close. My suggestions: Monkey in the Compost Things You Wish You Hadn’t Stepped In Self-Cleaning Oven Hamster Bedding Limburgh Cheese ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/50 "2003-02-25T21:29:44Z")
used menstrual pads that have been sitting in the same spot for two weeks [I can’t believe I just wrote that. Ew.] non-descented Ferret and frightened skunk surprise ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2003, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/51 "2003-02-25T23:47:26Z")
Pepto Bismol Scrambled Eggs with Bacon Dead Alewives Toe Jam ---
**Author:** ![Beadalin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@Beadalin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beadalin)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/52 "2003-02-26T00:04:03Z")
> [@](#): > > What the Rock is Cooking Bravo, **Q.E.D.**! Steamed Cauliflower Hot Vinyl Car Seat Pull My Finger Whale Oil Taco Time! School Cafeteria Closing Time ---
**Author:** ![Tabithina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@Tabithina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabithina)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/53 "2003-02-26T03:01:28Z")
Fermenting bag o’ grass clippings Teenaged boy’s gym locker _Very_ unwashed bed linens Charred chocolate chip cookies ---
**Author:** ![Tabithina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@Tabithina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabithina)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/54 "2003-02-26T03:14:16Z")
[Blooming Corpse Flower!](http://abcnews.go.com/sections/science/DailyNews/corpseflower990712.html) ---
**Author:** ![BodiceRipper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/48db29/32.png) [@BodiceRipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BodiceRipper)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/55 "2003-02-26T03:15:28Z")
banana -n- milk breath septic tank deelite deer carcass in the drainage ditch crusty undies mentholated leaf rot ---
**Author:** ![calm\_kiwi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@calm\_kiwi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/calm_kiwi)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/56 "2003-02-26T03:32:58Z")
Vanilla…but only in the bedroom 😉 ---
**Author:** ![whiterabbit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/cab0a1/32.png) [@whiterabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whiterabbit)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/57 "2003-02-26T03:56:46Z")
Unwashed teenage brother…PHEW!!! Carpet soaked in dog pee Cigar ---
**Author:** ![Kricket](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/f14d63/32.png) [@Kricket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kricket)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/58 "2003-02-26T07:16:04Z")
Ya’ll better watch out if Bodypoet gets ahold of this thread. I see some dopers getting some lovely sented candles made in the scents on their lists. Just the other day she and I were talking about her being antsy to try new scents.😃 ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/59 "2003-02-26T07:33:57Z")
roadkill **Rickjay** ’s underwear anal glands John Merrick smegma ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [February 26, 2003, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421/60 "2003-02-26T07:40:18Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by calm kiwi \* > Vanilla…but only in the bedroom 😉 I’m almost curious enough to ask how you know what **vanilla** smells like in bed. Almost:) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-candle-scents/157421.md?page=4)