Pavement-Petrichor

The steamy, “bituminous” aroma of rain hitting hot asphalt or concrete. A human-made version of petrichor, where trapped air bubbles in porous pavement release aerosols upon contact with water.

Pacific NW Scent Work Club

AKC-accredited leaders for canine scent trials. Focuses on ‘Joy of Sniffing’. Scent Profile: Pavement-Petrichor, Moss.

The Oregon Scent trail is is a project of sensory preservation curated by Oregon Olfactory Arts. In a loud world, we invite the travelers to the quietest corners of the Pacific Northwest—where the air remains a masterpiece.