What Does California Smell Like to You?
We talk about the scents that are unique to California and hear from listeners about the ones that remind them about the Golden State.
March 21, 2025
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What Does California Smell Like to You?
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What Does California Smell Like to You?
Summary
Sequoia trees. Ojai tangerines. Jasmine. Ocean spray. Weed. “Our sense of smell is often overlooked, but it’s the one thing that can bring back memories of a place faster than anything else,” writes Los Angeles Times assistant editor and olfactory artist Maxwell Williams. LA Times readers shared with Williams their most memorable L.A. smells, including the La Brea tar pits, In-N-Out fries and —of course— the beach. And we want to hear from you, wherever you are in the state: What smell reminds you of California? We’ll talk about the unique scents that surround us in the Golden State.
Guests:
Maxwell Williams, assistant editor of West Coast Experiences, Los Angeles Times
Aashish Manglik, associate professor of pharmaceutical chemistry, UCSF
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