Aromas

[Jitendra Hydonus]

At times I smell lovely aromas in places where they are typically not ascribed to be. That is in the woods the winter or on or near the beach in the summer. I believe they are astral presences. It is interesting 🤔 because somethings are good to will for but it seems to me such things like this require receptivity due to constant daily meditation practice.

[mccoy]

St. Pio in Italy is extremely popular, it is told that around him people smelled intense aromas. Every aroma is told to have its spiritual significance and suggestion.

[mccoy]

The Perfumes of Padre Pio List
One day, a spiritual son of Padre Pio asked him for clarifications due to the celestial and intense perfume that he himself felt, but which he could not explain. Padre Pio immediately gave him this answer: "It is my presence, what more do I owe?". It has been since that moment that Padre Pio and perfumes have had an indissoluble bond for the faithful of the Saint of Pietrelcina.

Meaning of various perfumes
Perfume of Vinegar, It is a positive perfume, which generally represents the full victory of those who have asked for the help of the friar of the stigmata, over evil, difficulties and the thousand temptations that the devil uses to distract man from the right path towards the Lord. It is a perfume that indicates the overcoming of a negative situation of intoxication of the soul, which represents the return to true faith.


Perfume of carbolic acid (used as a deodorant and disinfectant for sewage drains), is the premonition of physical and spiritual suffering that will present itself in a short time in the life of the faithful of Padre Pio. Usually associated with the condition of sinner. It is therefore a smell that generally precedes a difficult period in the existence of those who have asked for the help and support of the Franciscan saint of Pietrelcina. But it is also the sign of the precious presence of the friar at the side of those who are forced to fight the presence of the Evil One in their lives, in search of a new state of grace that allows them to overcome the moment of difficulty.

Profumo di Aglio, is a positive perfume, even if it represents more of a piece of advice from Padre Pio than a real change of "status" in the life of the faithful. The scent of garlic is here to signify the need to follow the path that has been taken, without any remorse, without any second thoughts and without looking back. With this essence, the holy Padre Pio wants to indicate to those who are struggling against life's difficulties that he has taken the right path and that he is by his side to help him overcome sad moments and discouragement.


Profumo di Amaro, indicates the imminent presence of death, can therefore be included among the perfumes with a negative meaning. This even if the death can be seen as a liberation from human misery, a reunion with the souls of the saints and dear deceased, welcomed in the afterlife world of the friar with the stigmata. In some cases the bitter scent can be perceived, always with this meaning, from that of some herbs, and also in this case the explanation is the same.

Perfume of Anise, is one of the most perceived perfumes by the faithful of Padre Pio on the occasion of the supernatural visits of the friar of Pietrelcina. As with the scent of garlic, this too indicates more moral support than real change. Anise is the scent of HOPE, of TRUST in the help of the holy father. It indicates hope in life and being close to reaching the goal that the faithful has set for himself on his way to salvation.

Profumo di Basilico, indicates the request of the holy father of Pietrelcina, to keep in touch with him, in the shelter of his sanctity and his moral and spiritual strength. It is a positive perfume, which indicates the possibility of those who are struggling against a physical or spiritual evil, to catch their breath for a moment in the safe shadow of Padre Pio. In fact, anyone who stays in contact with him can count on his help and intercession for his sins. But on condition that the applicant sincerely embraces the life preserver of faith and renounces the temptations of the Evil One.

Perfume of Hawthorn, certainly represents one of the most beautiful and rich in meaning perfumes among those that are smelled on the occasion of spiritual encounters with the holy friar. It means the satisfaction on the part of Padre Pio for the spiritual state of the faithful who address him. It is almost a certificate of merit for the followers of the friar of Pietrelcina: it indicates the satisfaction for the correct observance of the precepts of the Catholic faith, the sanctification of the Mass and the sacraments of the good Christian.

Perfume of Coffee, it is one of the most unusual, but no less important perfumes among those that are perceived by those present during the spiritual visits of the holy friar of Pietrelcina. It generally indicates the invitation to live in the moment with tranquility, removing from one's heart the anxieties and daily worries that consume our soul. It is also an invitation to deal more with things concerning God and less with those of men, handing over one's being to the predominance of the sacred over the profane.

Perfume of Camphor, is one of Padre Pio's perfumes that are most often perceived on the occasion of the miracles of the holy friar of San Giovanni Rotondo. In fact, it represents the smell of Healing, of the body that frees itself from the chains of disease to hover healthy and healed in a song of thanksgiving to God. The scent of camphor brings improvement in the state of health and healing of the body which, often, goes hand in hand with the complete healing, thanks to the newfound faith, of the wounds inflicted by the Evil One on the soul of man.

Scent of Tar, represents a reminder by the friar with the stigmata to those who have taken the wrong path and thus risk getting lost among the false temptations of the Evil One and his earthly servants. It is necessary to straighten one's path towards God with prayer and daily commitment in search of the right course for the spirit towards the calm port of faith and the final docking of the hope of eternal life. The smell of tar is felt by those who need to rediscover their moral uprightness.

Profumo di Cera, represents a reference to the values ​​of the most traditional spirituality. The smell of wax is the symbol of FAITH, of fidelity to the church and its dogmas, of the presence of the Lord in the life of every good believer. With it the friar Padre Pio calls us to seek within the Holy Catholic Church the solution to our sins. A solution that can only arrive thanks to prayer, punctual and attentive participation in Holy Mass and daily approach to the sacraments.

 Profumo di Cioccolato, is the advice, from the holy friar of the stigmata, to support us physically in order to then be able to face with some hope and in full condition of strength and vigor, the struggle that daily pits us against the evil one with his infinite temptations. It is one of the more unusual perfumes, but those who have been able to smell it have spoken of a sense of warmth and protection. It is the perfume with which the holy brother warns us that he is taking care of us and that he wants to have us in full force to be able to fight temptations together.

rofumo di Confetti, è stato avvertito in presenza di qualcuno che doveva sposarsi entro pochi giorni. Rappresenta la benedizione del santo francescano nei confronti dei due sposi e della nuova famiglia che essi si apprestano a formare con il consenso di Dio dopo essersi presentati sull’altare a scambiarsi le infrangibili promesse matrimoniali. Si tratta sicuramente di un profumo di buon auspicio che indica la riuscita di un matrimonio cristiano in un momento in cui questo sacramento sembra essere sempre sotto accusa.

Profumo di Farina, rappresenta il segno della provvidenza divina che aiuta l’uomo a superare i momenti di difficoltà nella vita quotidiana. Può essere, per i fedeli del santo frate delle stigmate, il segno di un aiuto economico a lungo atteso e finalmente in procinto di arrivare. Un aiuto che è frutto dell’intercessione di Padre Pio che ci vuole così allontanare dalle tribolazioni terrene per regalarci nuovi spazi di riflessione e di preghiera. Indica la necessità per i fedeli di non rivolgere tutte le loro forze alla vita materiale, ma alla costruzione di un patrimonio nel cielo.

There are more perfumes explained in

https://aiconfinidellanima.com/profumi-di-padre-pio-e-il-loro-significato/

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Brother mccoy I went over some of the readings you have above. Since The aromas that I have smelt are of a usually an unworldly scent I’m not sure that I can identify them with some of the Christian identifications you have presented above. The closest thing I can say to any earthly smell that I can remember is the smell of jasmine where there is no visible jasmine or flowers or buds around. I have found that the scents take place a lot in areas where I have meditated and felt a general upliftment and at times transcendental feelings from being in the areas of the woods of Michigan and Lake Michigan in the dunes area. Usually these areas have been donated by very kind people or they’re in areas where people find relaxation and contemplative activities and walks.

I most likely need to be more aware of what is taking place and when it is taking place. In this exercise I am aware that it happens when I have decided to allow a few free hours to spiritual meditation and exercise. In past years I also recognize smelling certain smells associated with certain people known in life.
I have found this description Abe provided from above;

“Perfume of Coffee, it is one of the most unusual, but no less important perfumes among those that are perceived by those present during the spiritual visits of the holy friar of Pietrelcina. It generally indicates the invitation to live in the moment with tranquility, removing from one's heart the anxieties and daily worries that consume our soul. It is also an invitation to deal more with things concerning God and less with those of men, handing over one's being to the predominance of the sacred over the profane.”

Although I cannot say that I specifically smelt coffee the description of my activities coincide with what is the last paragraph above.

~Jitendra

To help you prepare yourself for some of the things you might experience when exploring your clairscent abilities, here are some scents that you might learn to identify as you go along:

Demonic Smells: The smell of demons is the worst type of otherworldly smell. It’s often described as rotted, sulfur, or like a corpse. Some say that those possessed by demons will even give off the smell. However, it tends to be houses and buildings that have the most problems with this smell.
Ghostly Odors: You might come across paranormal smells of ghosts. These often smell like perfume or other identifiable smells a person often wore.
Wet Dog: Some pet owners have reported smelling a wet dog in the places where their deceased dogs often frequented.
Other Strange Smells: If you encounter strange smells that you think might have otherworldly origins, try and think about what that smell means to you to discern what it might mean or the message it could hold. If the smell doesn’t have a personal meaning to you, you can turn to the web or books for research that might have some insight.

https://www.psychics4today.com/paranormal-smells/
In this woman’s description of the last paragraph for the link I provided I would say that the message and meaning of these Clairvoyant smells are an inspiration and reinforcement to continue in such practices as much as possible.  Perhaps it’s also an indication of what it is like to be in the higher astral realms after this life that can seep through the physical realm today. I also think that as I have smelt certain aromas associated with the Master Amma so certain aromas are associated with Padre Pio.

 ~ Jitendra

[mccoy]

The demonic smells cited above remind me of the episode described in Durga Mata's book on St. Lynn, Yoganda's most evolved disciple. One day on the Encinitas lawn, while he was relaxing in the sun (St. Lynn was a supporter of living in nature, exposing his body to sunrays, fresh air, bathing in the ocean and so on) he started smelling something revolting, unidentified. He could not discern the source of such smell. Durga Ma explained that it was the smell of Satan who sometimes likes to persecute great saints.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

The demonic smells cited above remind me of the episode described in Durga Mata's book on St. Lynn, Yoganda's most evolved disciple. One day on the Encinitas lawn, while he was relaxing in the sun (St. Lynn was a supporter of living in nature, exposing his body to sunrays, fresh air, bathing in the ocean and so on) he started smelling something revolting, unidentified. He could not discern the source of such smell. Durga Ma explained that it was the smell of Satan who sometimes likes to persecute great saints.

I used to go to meditations every month or so and visit in Durga Ma’s room with other devotees. I have a couple of experiences from those times to relate to you here if you have not heard them before. I’m just feeling blessed to smell unusual aromas from time to time that I associate with being aware of one of my senses that can give spiritual insights. I’ve been giving time and awareness to exploration of our inner life. It is helpful to have someone else to chat with over such experiences.

[mccoy]

I have a couple of experiences from those times to relate to you here if you have not heard them before.

I'd love to hear about them.
I don't smell aromas but my wife has the suspect she did when visiting last year the natal city of St. Padre Pio. That smell of flowers was intense and apparently there were no flowers around. Also, it apparently had a meaning, although the mind sometimes likes to elaborate.

My late father-in-law attended a mass from St. Padre Pio and recounted having definitely smelled a strong aroma of violets. He believed at first that it was from some ladies around him.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Today I was jogging through the woods and smelled the aroma of Jasmine in the air. Since it is the middle of the winter here in Michigan i recognized it was most probably an astral aroma. I remember reading the chapter on the perfume saint in the Autobiography so I did not put to much importance in it. But I do appreciate little blessings that come to me even in aromas.

Although, I decided to take mccoy’s link above open it and find ‘ jasmine’ to see if padre pio had a spiritual meaning. After I did a translation from Italian to English I found this;


Perfume of Jasmine, with sugared almonds it represents marriage. But in this case the sacrament that unites two spouses must be understood more as spiritual communion than as the union of two human beings. The scent of Jasmine is, for Padre Pio's devotees, the miraculous essence that confirms the resistance of marriage against the many daily attacks of the Evil One and his earthly servants. It represents the ability to resist the temptations of the flesh in order to strengthen one's marriage vows with the help of the Holy Padre Pio.

In case I have a need for this, I’ll keep it here as a reminder.
https://aiconfinidellanima.com/profumi-di-padre-pio-e-il-loro-significato/

mccoy; I appreciate your including Padre Pio’s insights! Reading a mundane interpretation on the internet was not too helpful.

[guest587]

Nice.

Side tangent... My daily ranting 

I got some new jeans and they have a distinct odor. I thought I smelt like cigarettes, I don't smoke cigarettes. Then I realized I smelt more like moth balls. I didn't know the source of the smell until two days later. Now it would be quite something if these chemical smells emit a jasmine fragrance
But with regards to chemicals and clothes, I think no smell is preferred. 

I do believe there are more to phantom scents than we realize- and can attest to having my own experiences. Sometimes phantom scents are accompanied by touch. I remember distinctly a womans hair brushed against me and smelling roses.

I recently upgraded my filtration system where I shower and I have to say, I have an increased sense of smell. Blueberries smell so good, fresh coffee beans too! I am able to detect smells people don't notice. I told Mom all the ingredients in her salad based on the smells. It's crazy! Makes you realize the importance of filtering your water(especially if you live in a busy and overpopulated city).

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Thanks for the last replies here. Yes I’ve found that often aromas influence the meditation atmosphere. If it weren’t so, why is it you go to so many monasteries and meditation retreats and sessions and there is incense burning.

 Recently I’ve added smoking sage to some of my early morning meditations. It has a distinct effect on my practice. It has a forestry smell and reminds me of days spent in large forests that often have distinct aromas, and the burning of leaves I used to smell as a teenager when we were allowed to burn them in larger cities and streets.