Different Scents
This idea is sort of small and random, but if I get any more inspiration for other characters, I'll add it here!
Ijin: fresh linen, the steel blade of knives, the rubbery smell of bandages, medical alcohol, sometimes the faint whiff of blood, freshly cut vegetables. He doesn’t wear cologne so he smells very fresh, but his scent is naturally intoxicating and he smells appealing without even trying. When you hug him you just want to stay in his arms and inhale his scent for as long as possible.
Dayeon: flowery shampoo, subtle sugary perfume, sweet lip balm, spices from cooking, the warm heady scent of lit candles. When you catch her scent it's like a shot to the gut, it's so sweet and inviting. People are captivated when they smell her, they want to stay by her side forever.
Grandpa Yu: cotton, apples, butterscotch candies, aftershave, glossy photographs, that scent of old cologne no one anyone wears anymore. He just smells really comforting and familiar, like someone safe.
Dushik Cha: cigarette smoke, expensive cologne, scotch, hair gel, that metallic scent that comes from both his bat and blood, homemade food, the faint whiff of car grease.
Major Kang: sandalwood, freshly baked bread, the fancy soaps Jiye bought for him, spicy cologne, the slightest hint of gingerbread. He smells very homey and when Ijin first hugged him, he was grasping the back of his shirt so hard it became wrinkled. It was the first time he realized that touch didn’t always hurt.
Liam: gunpowder, sweat, cheap cologne, the faint whiff of cigarettes, coffee grounds, that dry scent that tells you he’s carrying money in his pockets. He's got a musky scent, but it's comforting all the same.
Maya: jasmine shampoo, pine trees, leather, coconut lotion, the faint scent of smoke. She doesn't like perfume because it overwhelms her and hurts her nose, so she smells very natural.
002: envelopes, printer ink, the cold metal of his handgun, expensive liquor, the imperceptible scent of takeout. He likes to wear expensive colognes because he never had that growing up, and now that he has the freedom to choose what he wants he gets the best luxury brands he never could have afforded. Also, since he is the current leader of the Numbers he feels like he has an image to keep up.
016: gun oil, machinery, pencil dust, old books, buttery popcorn, the faded aroma of baked sweets, the earthy scent of rain on hot pavement.
032: campfires, cinnamon, late night espresso shots, sharpies, the faint scent of blood, that familiar smell computers seem to have.
008: charred flesh, explosions, sizzling steam of cooking oil on a hot pan, spicy cologne, musk
018: spilled ink, gunpowder, grease, eyeliner shavings, antiseptic liquid, the rubber smell of bandages.
003: lavender, the spray of blood, heavy lilac perfume, the sharp scent of steel from the knives under her dress, glossy hair conditioner, silk pillowcases, ashes, dwindling wax candles, the sickly sweet stench of rotten bodies under flowerbeds.
Alice: earthy soil, rainy days, smoke from city cars, cedar perfume, rich essential oils, flower bouquets for her brother, the cold scent of days spent in the hospital, lemon hand soap, curl mousse. She smells like a mix of a rainy city night and a woodsy forest.
004: blood, sweat, rust, copper, fried chicken and beer, the sharp tang of something sour, and the unnamable scent of wildness that comes from being in nature. He smells both of a humid jungle after rainfall and a restaurant during rush hour.
Seoha Cha: flowers, warm amber, sweet caramel body oil, brown sugar scrubs, hints of sandalwood. She opts for sweeter, heady scents where you can practically taste them on your tongue, and it's intoxicating.
Jiye Sin: tea, french vanilla, the light fragrance of high-quality fabrics, and the faint aroma of fruity shampoo. She makes the point of wearing very expensive perfume, but it pays off because she always gets complimented on how alluring her scent is. The first time Major Kang smelled her scent he instantly fell in love with it.
Yeona Sin: vanilla lotion, banana milk, frozen blueberry popsicles, sweet-mint lip balm, fruity shampoo, the faint smell of fast food. She really loves scented hygiene products even though she has slightly sensitive skin, which leaves her with scratchy red spots all over her body.
Seokju Ko: pens, hair spray, new novels, the imperceptible hint of blood from paper cuts, the faint whiff of ocean breeze, the scent of gym equipment after a workout. When he first officially joined the SW security team he wore a really heavy cologne to appear more grown up to his coworkers. To his embarrassment, unfortunately it had the opposite effect and his coworkers pestered him with different cologne suggestions. Now he chooses a lighter, more cleaner fragrance that suits him better.
