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...
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! 🐭
Brett Helquist has drawn me 'in the style of A Series of Unfortunate Events'!
This is how I might look as a member of V.FD., or as a doomed guardian, or as a villainous actor, or as a bidder in a fashionable auction, or as a hotel guest on a secret mission, or all five, depending on my preference.
This is how I might look as a member of V.FD., or as a doomed guardian, or as a villainous actor, or as a bidder in a fashionable auction, or as a hotel guest on a secret mission, or all five, depending on my preference.
November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Brett Helquist has drawn me 'in the style of A Series of Unfortunate Events'!
This is how I might look as a member of V.FD., or as a doomed guardian, or as a villainous actor, or as a bidder in a fashionable auction, or as a hotel guest on a secret mission, or all five, depending on my preference.
This is how I might look as a member of V.FD., or as a doomed guardian, or as a villainous actor, or as a bidder in a fashionable auction, or as a hotel guest on a secret mission, or all five, depending on my preference.
People keep saying I look like adult Klaus Baudelaire, so I decided to disguise myself as Klaus to celebrate the 25th anniversary edition of The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket.
November 3, 2025 at 5:52 PM
People keep saying I look like adult Klaus Baudelaire, so I decided to disguise myself as Klaus to celebrate the 25th anniversary edition of The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket.
AromaPrime's smoky smells were used at Jonathan Ross' Halloween parties 🔥
As it happened, AromaPrime founder Fred Dale had appeared on Ross' own show!
As it happened, AromaPrime founder Fred Dale had appeared on Ross' own show!
October 31, 2025 at 7:33 PM
AromaPrime's smoky smells were used at Jonathan Ross' Halloween parties 🔥
As it happened, AromaPrime founder Fred Dale had appeared on Ross' own show!
As it happened, AromaPrime founder Fred Dale had appeared on Ross' own show!
Happy Halloween!
Here is a picture from when I took my book of spooky smells, The Doom Town Dummies, to the house of spooky smells. ☂️
Here is a picture from when I took my book of spooky smells, The Doom Town Dummies, to the house of spooky smells. ☂️
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Happy Halloween!
Here is a picture from when I took my book of spooky smells, The Doom Town Dummies, to the house of spooky smells. ☂️
Here is a picture from when I took my book of spooky smells, The Doom Town Dummies, to the house of spooky smells. ☂️
These are special!
Virtually unseen concept art, by Brett Helquist, for A Series of Unfortunate Events before the first book came out!
#LemonySnicket
More below 🧵
Virtually unseen concept art, by Brett Helquist, for A Series of Unfortunate Events before the first book came out!
#LemonySnicket
More below 🧵
October 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
These are special!
Virtually unseen concept art, by Brett Helquist, for A Series of Unfortunate Events before the first book came out!
#LemonySnicket
More below 🧵
Virtually unseen concept art, by Brett Helquist, for A Series of Unfortunate Events before the first book came out!
#LemonySnicket
More below 🧵
My first time seeing one of my books in a window!
Weymouth's Timewalk is currently available at Weymouth Museum, displayed right beside one of its characters! 😸
Weymouth's Timewalk is currently available at Weymouth Museum, displayed right beside one of its characters! 😸
October 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
My first time seeing one of my books in a window!
Weymouth's Timewalk is currently available at Weymouth Museum, displayed right beside one of its characters! 😸
Weymouth's Timewalk is currently available at Weymouth Museum, displayed right beside one of its characters! 😸
You can SMELL the point-and-click game Foolish Mortals by @inklingwood.bsky.social!
It was a delightful opportunity to develop smells, through @aromaprime.bsky.social, for players to sniff as they explore.
It was a delightful opportunity to develop smells, through @aromaprime.bsky.social, for players to sniff as they explore.
October 27, 2025 at 6:15 PM
You can SMELL the point-and-click game Foolish Mortals by @inklingwood.bsky.social!
It was a delightful opportunity to develop smells, through @aromaprime.bsky.social, for players to sniff as they explore.
It was a delightful opportunity to develop smells, through @aromaprime.bsky.social, for players to sniff as they explore.
Yesterday, I experienced Sticks & Bones' exceptional escape room!
I was pleased to contribute some early puzzle designs, as well as three pirate portraits. Here are the portraits on display...
I was pleased to contribute some early puzzle designs, as well as three pirate portraits. Here are the portraits on display...
October 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Yesterday, I experienced Sticks & Bones' exceptional escape room!
I was pleased to contribute some early puzzle designs, as well as three pirate portraits. Here are the portraits on display...
I was pleased to contribute some early puzzle designs, as well as three pirate portraits. Here are the portraits on display...
Good evening
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Good evening
For today's train journey, my rucksack smells of cigars and Victorian soldiers' sleeping quarters.
October 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
For today's train journey, my rucksack smells of cigars and Victorian soldiers' sleeping quarters.
The Haunted Mansion, Tokyo Disneyland
October 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
The Haunted Mansion, Tokyo Disneyland
"...but it doesn't count with Phantom Manor"
October 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"...but it doesn't count with Phantom Manor"
October 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
After washing empty scent oil bottles, I rinsed them and poured the water in the toilet.
Now the toilet is fragrant. I have eau de toilette.
Now the toilet is fragrant. I have eau de toilette.
October 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
After washing empty scent oil bottles, I rinsed them and poured the water in the toilet.
Now the toilet is fragrant. I have eau de toilette.
Now the toilet is fragrant. I have eau de toilette.
Reposted by Liam R. Findlay 👃 Theme park smells
Interesting to see how entertainment industries are tackling sensory-based sensitivities including intense smells and sounds. @aromaprime.bsky.social doing a great job as always with the various themed smellscapes! Examples from Alton Towers this weekend.
October 15, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Interesting to see how entertainment industries are tackling sensory-based sensitivities including intense smells and sounds. @aromaprime.bsky.social doing a great job as always with the various themed smellscapes! Examples from Alton Towers this weekend.
Running a test, and now the parlour smells like the Alton Manor graveyard 🪦
October 15, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Running a test, and now the parlour smells like the Alton Manor graveyard 🪦
Reposted by Liam R. Findlay 👃 Theme park smells
We were saddened to hear of the passing of AromaPrime's former owner Frank Knight, who created some of our most iconic scents, and who worked on globally celebrated projects.
aromaprime.com/blog/remembe...
aromaprime.com/blog/remembe...
October 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
We were saddened to hear of the passing of AromaPrime's former owner Frank Knight, who created some of our most iconic scents, and who worked on globally celebrated projects.
aromaprime.com/blog/remembe...
aromaprime.com/blog/remembe...
A lovely photograph of The Doom Town Dummies from when my friend Lisa got it for Halloween! ☂️
Order here in time for 31st! 🎃
www.amazon.co.uk/Doom-Town-Du...
Order here in time for 31st! 🎃
www.amazon.co.uk/Doom-Town-Du...
October 13, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A lovely photograph of The Doom Town Dummies from when my friend Lisa got it for Halloween! ☂️
Order here in time for 31st! 🎃
www.amazon.co.uk/Doom-Town-Du...
Order here in time for 31st! 🎃
www.amazon.co.uk/Doom-Town-Du...
Hotel Hightower
October 8, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Hotel Hightower
It wasn't until I finished editing this that I realised it's probably incorrect to call her 'Antoinette' like it's a surname. More importantly, what did she smell like? 🍰
@aromaprime.bsky.social supported AVM Curiosities in the development of a smell for the Victoria and Albert Museum.
@aromaprime.bsky.social supported AVM Curiosities in the development of a smell for the Victoria and Albert Museum.
October 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It wasn't until I finished editing this that I realised it's probably incorrect to call her 'Antoinette' like it's a surname. More importantly, what did she smell like? 🍰
@aromaprime.bsky.social supported AVM Curiosities in the development of a smell for the Victoria and Albert Museum.
@aromaprime.bsky.social supported AVM Curiosities in the development of a smell for the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Yesterday, I was excited to find smell stations in Harrods!
A staff member told me that they had been inspired by smell stations in a Bordeaux wine museum.
Visual representations of the smells featured are seen within bell jars. The smells actually come from within the table structures. 💨
A staff member told me that they had been inspired by smell stations in a Bordeaux wine museum.
Visual representations of the smells featured are seen within bell jars. The smells actually come from within the table structures. 💨
October 6, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Yesterday, I was excited to find smell stations in Harrods!
A staff member told me that they had been inspired by smell stations in a Bordeaux wine museum.
Visual representations of the smells featured are seen within bell jars. The smells actually come from within the table structures. 💨
A staff member told me that they had been inspired by smell stations in a Bordeaux wine museum.
Visual representations of the smells featured are seen within bell jars. The smells actually come from within the table structures. 💨