Liam R. Findlay 👃 Theme park smells
@liamrfindlay.bsky.social
👃 Theme Park & Museum Smell Specialist
📚 Author of The Doom Town Dummies
🏰 Attraction designer
📚 Author of The Doom Town Dummies
🏰 Attraction designer
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Experience: I create smells that scare people
The scents that get people gagging the most are usually bin juice or rotting fish
www.theguardian.com
What a treat to represent AromaPrime for this article in The Guardian!
I discuss how themed smells are developed, with a focus on scary attractions. 👻
The article will be printed on Saturday. 👃
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
I discuss how themed smells are developed, with a focus on scary attractions. 👻
The article will be printed on Saturday. 👃
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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Efteling's jasmine-scented Chinese Nightingale display is being retired.
Here is a sneaky photograph of the Death entity figure. It is hidden opposite the stage, under the space visitors stand on. When lights illuminate it, it appears as a ghostly apparition, reflecting against glass onstage.
Here is a sneaky photograph of the Death entity figure. It is hidden opposite the stage, under the space visitors stand on. When lights illuminate it, it appears as a ghostly apparition, reflecting against glass onstage.
January 20, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Efteling's jasmine-scented Chinese Nightingale display is being retired.
Here is a sneaky photograph of the Death entity figure. It is hidden opposite the stage, under the space visitors stand on. When lights illuminate it, it appears as a ghostly apparition, reflecting against glass onstage.
Here is a sneaky photograph of the Death entity figure. It is hidden opposite the stage, under the space visitors stand on. When lights illuminate it, it appears as a ghostly apparition, reflecting against glass onstage.
I wonder if The Chinese Nightingale's exciting new form will be AI generated ✨
January 20, 2026 at 2:45 PM
I wonder if The Chinese Nightingale's exciting new form will be AI generated ✨
Turned myself into an Avatar head in preparation for visiting Animal Kingdom's Pandora this year 🌺🐳🔥
January 9, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Turned myself into an Avatar head in preparation for visiting Animal Kingdom's Pandora this year 🌺🐳🔥
Reposted by Liam R. Findlay 👃 Theme park smells
That's an accurate smell of Croft Manor 😎
January 9, 2026 at 5:04 PM
That's an accurate smell of Croft Manor 😎
January 6, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Reposted by Liam R. Findlay 👃 Theme park smells
The scent world isn’t just about fine fragrance, and honestly, who knew about half of these things? Well, I do, now. Intriguing read:
2026 attraction SMELL predictions! 👃🏛️🎠
I had a go at figuring out what this year's trends might be when it comes to immersive smells in visitor attractions...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/2026-v...
I had a go at figuring out what this year's trends might be when it comes to immersive smells in visitor attractions...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/2026-v...
2026: Visitor Attraction SMELL Predictions 🔮
I have taken a shot at predicting what moves visitor attractions will take this year when it comes to smell! These predictions are based on my observations over previous years, new activity in the ind...
www.linkedin.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The scent world isn’t just about fine fragrance, and honestly, who knew about half of these things? Well, I do, now. Intriguing read:
2026 attraction SMELL predictions! 👃🏛️🎠
I had a go at figuring out what this year's trends might be when it comes to immersive smells in visitor attractions...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/2026-v...
I had a go at figuring out what this year's trends might be when it comes to immersive smells in visitor attractions...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/2026-v...
2026: Visitor Attraction SMELL Predictions 🔮
I have taken a shot at predicting what moves visitor attractions will take this year when it comes to smell! These predictions are based on my observations over previous years, new activity in the ind...
www.linkedin.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:51 PM
2026 attraction SMELL predictions! 👃🏛️🎠
I had a go at figuring out what this year's trends might be when it comes to immersive smells in visitor attractions...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/2026-v...
I had a go at figuring out what this year's trends might be when it comes to immersive smells in visitor attractions...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/2026-v...
Reposted by Liam R. Findlay 👃 Theme park smells
A piece in the Telegraph today (www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/27e9c89...) that reminds everybody that Cecilia Bembibre and I are interested in the UK smells that YOU might want to preserve for posterity (and you can log them here: smelluk.org/participate/)
UK Heritage Smell Inventory - Smell Heritage UK
The research is part of an investigation on the smells that people in the United Kingdom consider meaningful and would like to preserve for the future. The study is led by UCL Institute for Sustainabl...
smelluk.org
January 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM
A piece in the Telegraph today (www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/27e9c89...) that reminds everybody that Cecilia Bembibre and I are interested in the UK smells that YOU might want to preserve for posterity (and you can log them here: smelluk.org/participate/)
I've been smelly ride priority plans for my Florida trip
December 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I've been smelly ride priority plans for my Florida trip
This year, I saw and smelled the artefacts underneath the cursed Hotel Hightower.
December 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
This year, I saw and smelled the artefacts underneath the cursed Hotel Hightower.
Disney's new video about parade smells reveals this float "scent machine".
I can see they have actually taped two old ScentAir cartridges together and attached them to a blower fan!
I suspect they top the old cartridges up manually with scent oil.
Makeshift! 🔧
I can see they have actually taped two old ScentAir cartridges together and attached them to a blower fan!
I suspect they top the old cartridges up manually with scent oil.
Makeshift! 🔧
December 23, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Disney's new video about parade smells reveals this float "scent machine".
I can see they have actually taped two old ScentAir cartridges together and attached them to a blower fan!
I suspect they top the old cartridges up manually with scent oil.
Makeshift! 🔧
I can see they have actually taped two old ScentAir cartridges together and attached them to a blower fan!
I suspect they top the old cartridges up manually with scent oil.
Makeshift! 🔧
Visiting The Doom Town Dummies in the library! ☂️
A recommended read for the winter break 😉
Available here: www.amazon.co.uk/Doom-Town-Du...
A recommended read for the winter break 😉
Available here: www.amazon.co.uk/Doom-Town-Du...
December 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Visiting The Doom Town Dummies in the library! ☂️
A recommended read for the winter break 😉
Available here: www.amazon.co.uk/Doom-Town-Du...
A recommended read for the winter break 😉
Available here: www.amazon.co.uk/Doom-Town-Du...
In memory of Imagineer Eddie Sotto, here are images of Disneyland Paris' Main Street, U.S.A., which Eddie led the design of. He was an inspiring one-of-a-kind!
December 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
In memory of Imagineer Eddie Sotto, here are images of Disneyland Paris' Main Street, U.S.A., which Eddie led the design of. He was an inspiring one-of-a-kind!
I recently discovered this glorious caramel perfume at an airport. This week, I ordered a large bottle.
Now I smell like Efteling pancakes. 🥞
Now I smell like Efteling pancakes. 🥞
December 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I recently discovered this glorious caramel perfume at an airport. This week, I ordered a large bottle.
Now I smell like Efteling pancakes. 🥞
Now I smell like Efteling pancakes. 🥞
I enjoyed working with Weymouth Museum to reintroduce some of the historical smells that could be sniffed at the now-defunct Timewalk attraction!
www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2567892...
www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2567892...
December 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I enjoyed working with Weymouth Museum to reintroduce some of the historical smells that could be sniffed at the now-defunct Timewalk attraction!
www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2567892...
www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2567892...
I made a smell diary at Universal Studios Japan! 👃🎢
Most of the park's scents are incidental, but this provides a lifelike feeling and makes the purposely-applied scents more impactful.
youtu.be/0RHpnSeRGEA?...
Most of the park's scents are incidental, but this provides a lifelike feeling and makes the purposely-applied scents more impactful.
youtu.be/0RHpnSeRGEA?...
December 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I made a smell diary at Universal Studios Japan! 👃🎢
Most of the park's scents are incidental, but this provides a lifelike feeling and makes the purposely-applied scents more impactful.
youtu.be/0RHpnSeRGEA?...
Most of the park's scents are incidental, but this provides a lifelike feeling and makes the purposely-applied scents more impactful.
youtu.be/0RHpnSeRGEA?...
Universal Studios Japan is fabulous, but I think music lets it down.
Modern pop songs in 1970s Amity, pop songs down the entrance avenue, pop songs in Minion Land...
A park having its own music gives it a feeling of quality. The shift in Harry Potter Land, with its own music, was noticeable.
Modern pop songs in 1970s Amity, pop songs down the entrance avenue, pop songs in Minion Land...
A park having its own music gives it a feeling of quality. The shift in Harry Potter Land, with its own music, was noticeable.
December 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Universal Studios Japan is fabulous, but I think music lets it down.
Modern pop songs in 1970s Amity, pop songs down the entrance avenue, pop songs in Minion Land...
A park having its own music gives it a feeling of quality. The shift in Harry Potter Land, with its own music, was noticeable.
Modern pop songs in 1970s Amity, pop songs down the entrance avenue, pop songs in Minion Land...
A park having its own music gives it a feeling of quality. The shift in Harry Potter Land, with its own music, was noticeable.
I was recently contacted by the Mary Todd Lincoln House in Kentucky, as they were hoping to create new smell stations.
The final smell stations include scent oils and organic materials. The top of each unit can be removed for replenishing the scents.
Brilliant work by the museum team!
The final smell stations include scent oils and organic materials. The top of each unit can be removed for replenishing the scents.
Brilliant work by the museum team!
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I was recently contacted by the Mary Todd Lincoln House in Kentucky, as they were hoping to create new smell stations.
The final smell stations include scent oils and organic materials. The top of each unit can be removed for replenishing the scents.
Brilliant work by the museum team!
The final smell stations include scent oils and organic materials. The top of each unit can be removed for replenishing the scents.
Brilliant work by the museum team!
Atmospheric smell on the JAWS ride
Part of a Universal Studios Japan video coming on Monday 😊
Part of a Universal Studios Japan video coming on Monday 😊
November 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Atmospheric smell on the JAWS ride
Part of a Universal Studios Japan video coming on Monday 😊
Part of a Universal Studios Japan video coming on Monday 😊
Bothersome health issues encouraged me to make the most of not being dead etc., and I have booked a Florida holiday for next year. ☀️🐊
I shall be dressing like this specifically.
I shall be dressing like this specifically.
November 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Bothersome health issues encouraged me to make the most of not being dead etc., and I have booked a Florida holiday for next year. ☀️🐊
I shall be dressing like this specifically.
I shall be dressing like this specifically.
The Jaws ride at USJ includes a moment where the boat floats into a dark shed. The water is black and the air smells of fuel. This sensory effect heightens the anticipation.
The surrounding town of Amity smells of cooking food, which suggests the busy presence of the unseen residents.
The surrounding town of Amity smells of cooking food, which suggests the busy presence of the unseen residents.
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Jaws ride at USJ includes a moment where the boat floats into a dark shed. The water is black and the air smells of fuel. This sensory effect heightens the anticipation.
The surrounding town of Amity smells of cooking food, which suggests the busy presence of the unseen residents.
The surrounding town of Amity smells of cooking food, which suggests the busy presence of the unseen residents.
Have AI-generated self-published books reached the smell history realm?
November 26, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Have AI-generated self-published books reached the smell history realm?
Germany's Spotlight magazine has featured a 'day in my life' article about my job at @aromaprime.bsky.social 😊
November 24, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Germany's Spotlight magazine has featured a 'day in my life' article about my job at @aromaprime.bsky.social 😊
They might not sound appetising, but I am pleased to see how engaging these historically-inspired smells have made the Victorian Gun Deck at Nothe Fort! 🐭
November 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
They might not sound appetising, but I am pleased to see how engaging these historically-inspired smells have made the Victorian Gun Deck at Nothe Fort! 🐭