Pubs will give off strawberry smell after July 1st
As introducing of smoking ban will affects pubs financially, some owner think of introducing of something new that will replace smell of cigarettes. And it seems to be that two of them find it. Two city-centre clubs, Nexus, in George Hudson Street, and bpm in Rougier Street, are planning to replace the smell of cigarettes and cigars with something a little sweeter.
Proprietors tests 100 different fragrances which will be puffed out in bars and dance floors once the smoking ban will gain legal force.
As sustain the owners the idea is to mask the "scents associated with drinking and dancing", which will be more noticeable after July 1 - an unintended side-effect of the anti-smoking legislation.
Although they had already designed special roof-top smoking terraces, complete with patio heaters and furniture, they want to make their clubs more attractive.
First scents that visitors will try will be that of strawberry and vanilla. After testing of all 100, it will be decided on the final three, which will then be used in both venues.
Russ Brown, director of McMillan York, which owns both bpm and Nexus, said: “Once you remove the very strong smell of tobacco you are left with other scents associated with drinking and dancing. And it’s these we want to mask.”
Sweet smell will be spread through the clubs with help of special scent machines and if the trials prove successful, then up to three machines will be fitted in each venue.
Mr Brown said: “Having three machines means we can either pump the same scent or three different smells, either at the same time or separately. We want to have clubs known as great places to visit, offering great entertainment, and giving off great smells.”
