Church smells

Smell can evoke a sense of place. There used to be a particularly calming 'smell' about Peterborough Cathedral (in the South transcept) which was there when I was a boy and continued to be present for 30-35 years aferwards. I think the fire in 2001 must have done something to whatever caused this smell as I didn't notice it after that.

I notice smells in church. Often they are from ladies of a certain age who wear too much perfume. Recently I have been sitting at a console close to a choir and somebody must have used Olbus Oil or something similar.

I'd rather that than the smell of smoke from so-called incense, which I detest!