Nothing triggers childhood memories quite like a familiar smell. From crayons to sunscreen, some scents have a way of taking us back to simpler days filled with play, comfort, and wonder. Here are 24 nostalgic snells that we'll never get sick of.

24. The Flintstones Vitamins

Remember the fruity aroma of Flintstones vitamins? They came in flavors like orange and grape, which made taking vitamins feel like indulging in candy.

23. Puffy Stickers

Puffy stickers had a sweet, plastic scent, almost like baby powder. There was something so exciting about peeling them off their sheets to decorate notebooks or create art projects.

22. Strawberry Shortcake Dolls

Strawberry Shortcake dolls were known for their unique, strawberry-scented bodies, which brought joy to every play session.

21. Ditto Machine Ink

Remember the unique, sweet chemical scent of a freshly printed Ditto sheet? The aroma was created from methanol present in the fluid, which was also mixed with isopropanol, ethylene glycol, and water. The scent is definitely a hallmark of the machine and a source of fond school memories.

20. Cap Guns

Cap Guns created a distinct, acrid smell, something between sulfur and gunpowder, that was pure childhood adrenaline.

19. Play-Doh

Play-Doh had a sweet, slightly musky, vanilla-like fragrance that Hasbro, the toy company, actually trademarked.

18. Freshly Cut Grass

Freshly cut grass had a distinct earthy scent, a smell that now makes us nostalgic for summer days spent outdoors.

17. Hawaiian Tropic Sunscreen

Hawaiian Tropic had a tropical scent that was coconutty and reminiscent of a beach vacation or adventures by the pool.

16. Crayola Crayons

Few scents scream “childhood” like a box of Crayola crayons. The waxy, slightly sweet aroma brings back memories of coloring books, art class, and doodling on Saturday afternoons.

15. Vicks VapoRub

Vicks VapoRub had a strong menthol odor that took over every time we rubbed it on our chest or under our noses.

14. Binaca Spray

Binaca Spray, used as a breath freshener, was known for its strong, minty scent and the quick, cooling sensation it gave us when sprayed into the mouth.

13. Petrichor

Petrichor, the earthy scent produced when rain fell on dry ground, brings back memories of playing in the rain as a child an dthe relief of downpour after a hot summer day.

12. Lip Smackers

Lip Smackers, introduced in 1973 by Bonne Bell, came in fun scents like strawberry, cotton candy, and Dr. Pepper. There was something so special about collecting and trading flavors with friends during our teenage years.

11. Pool Chlorine

Remember the sharp, clean scent of swimming in the pool? Although chlorine is added to pool water as a disinfectant to kill germs and bacteria, the smell was actually created from chloramines, chemical compounds formed when chlorine reacts with contaminants like sweat, urine, and body oils. It is kind of gross now that we think about it.

10. Baseball Card Bubble Gum

Back in the day, bubble gum used to come in packs of Topps baseball cards. It had a sweet, sugary aroma that was always associated with opening a new pack of baseball cards.

9. Coppertone Sunblock

Like Hawaiian Tropic, Coppertone Sunblock also had a distinct coconut-scent, remniscent of sun-soaked days at the beach or by the pool.

8. Elmer’s Glue

Elmer’s Glue had a sweet, sticky smell that was always there when we completed school projects. Who else loved to put the glue on his or her hands, wait for it to dry, and then peel it off?

7. Rubber Pencil Grips

Some rubber pencil grips, also called pencil pillows, came in fun, fruity scents. Raymond Geddes and Therapy Shoppe were two of these brands that both smelled great and alleviated the sore spots we got when writing.

6. Original My Little Pony Dolls

The original My Little Pony dolls, particularly those released in the '80s, were known for their sweet, candy-like scent.

5. Capri Sun

Capri Sun, a lunchbox staple, came in a variety of fruit flavors like orange, cherry, strawberry kiwi and pacific cooler. There's something about the combination of fruit flavors and the pouch packaging that bring back strong memories of chilhood.

4. Mr. Sketch Scented Markers

Opening a pack of Mr. Sketch markers was like releasing a rainbow of fruity scents. Each of the markers came in a variety of scents, including raspberry, watermelon, cherry, orange, banana, blueberry, grape, cinnamon, licorice, and even fruit punch.