It was followed by butyrate - which smells like peaches.
Vanilla has been voted the most scent-sational smell in the world.
A new study by Oxford University found the sweet aroma is the most liked smell among all cultures and ethnicities.
It was followed by butyrate - which smells like peaches.
It found the whiff created by isovaleric acid was the most hated smell, which many might associate with "cheesy feet".
Ploughing Live 2026: "The Soul Of Ireland" - Tanaiste Pays Tribute To Midlands Mecca Event
The National Ploughing Championships kick off today amid sunny spells and scattered showers.
Murdered Westmeath Faithful Opens Up on Exhausting Game
Donal is the latest faithful to be banished from the Castle.
Patrick Bergin Hit With Tidal Wave Of Nostalgia As He Prepares Leave Offaly Castle
The Hollywood actor is selling Emmel Castle after buying it 35 years ago.
Westmeath Author Wins Major Literary Prize
Kinnegad's Nicole Flattery is the winner of this year's Rooney Prize.
Cannonball 2026 Heading For Offaly Today
Cannonball has raised €2,281,871 for Irish Children’s Charities.
Arts Council Awards Over €17m In Funding To 220 Recipients Nationwide
Westmeath recipients will receive €126,500.
Clothing And Footwear Repair Voucher Scheme "Needs to Happen" - Laois Fashion Designer
The Department of the Environment will pilot clothing and footwear repair vouchers next year.
Special Concert To Launch Friends Of Esker Arts Set For This Month
"Stones in His Pockets" is coming to Tullamore this month.
Athlone Burlesque Star Brings Festival Back For A Fourth Year
Athlone burlesque performer Memphis Shell discusses the history, confidence and community behind the artform ahead of the Heart of Ireland Burlesque Festival.
Laois Woman Set Guinness World Record In Largest Ever Clarinet Orchestra
Mountmellick's Maeve Furey helped set the record.
Tickets Slashed To €4 Across Midlands Cinemas This Weekend
The deal is part of the celebrations for National Cinema Weekend.
The Traitors Mark White "I Had Nothing To Lose"
The Traitors Star Mark White reflects on this time on the hit show, adjusting to life after the castle and shares his advise for this year's cast.
Other Voices: The Anam Sessions To Return Next Week
Emo Court in Laois will feature.
First Batch Of Electric Picnic Tickets Sell Out
The first round of tickets for 2027 are completely booked out.
Midlands Traitors Contestant Survives Leading Challenge
Athlone IT Support worker Sam led the cast through last night's hide and seek challenge.
Bressie Brings Album Tour Full Circle With Special Westmeath Cathedral Gig
The Mullingar musician will be performing this October and November.
Rose Of Tralee To Lead Midlands Pride Parade
Westmeath's Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh was crowned as this year's Rose of Tralee last month.
Lovely Laois Homecoming To Celebrate Local Icons And Four Unsung Heroes
The festival gets underway this weekend.
The Traitors Ireland Returns
IT support worker Sam will be representing Westmeath.
PHOTOS: Electric Picnic 2026
Amble, and Fontaines DC took to the main stage over the weekend.
