Sniff, Smile and Dab
You know that feeling. You catch a whiff of something, and suddenly you’re back in your nan’s kitchen or your teenage bedroom plastered with posters and hair mousse. Scent is a powerful time machine, and at Zingo Bingo, we are here for the full sensory experience.
So whether you are settling into The Zingo Lounge for a calm round or spinning through Disco Inferno, these nostalgic smells are the perfect way to create a bingo night full of comfort, joy and full house vibes.
Impulse Body Spray
Era: 80s to early 2000s
Mood: School disco meets first crush
🌺 This iconic scent takes you back to getting ready in front of a tiny mirror and spritzing like your life depended on it. Whether it was Vanilla Kisses or Tease, you knew you smelled fabulous.
🎲 Best Bingo Match: Disco Inferno
Add a spritz before you dab and let the glittery energy flow.
Vinyl Records
Era: 70s and 80s
Mood: Music, mood lighting and a little crackle in the air
📀 There is nothing quite like the dusty scent of vinyl when you pull it from the sleeve. It is a mix of nostalgia and cool, like a night in with a glass of something and your favourite album spinning.
🎲 Best Bingo Match: The Zingo Lounge
Cue the classics, dim the lights and enjoy a relaxed round with a side of retro.
Baking Sponge Cake
Era: Timeless
Mood: Nan’s kitchen, birthday parties and licking the spoon
🍰 Few things feel more comforting than the smell of cake baking in the oven. Whether it is Victoria sponge or chocolate, this scent says love, home and second helpings.
🎲 Best Bingo Match: The Penny Arcade
Simple pleasures, sweet treats and feel-good wins. Best served with a slice and a smile.
Bonus Scents Worth a Dab
🧼 Soap Powder
Think clean sheets and fresh laundry from the airing cupboard. Great for when you want a “reset” moment before your game.
🎲 Pair with: The Weekly Whirl for a crisp start to a new round.
🧃 Orange Cordial
Takes you straight back to summer holidays and plastic cups in the garden. Try a splash in your glass for a proper throwback bingo drink.
🎲 Pair with: The Carnival Cabana for sunshine energy, even indoors.
🪵 School Hall Floor Polish
A weird one, but you know it when you smell it. Nostalgic in the best way and perfect if you ever played bingo at your local community centre.
🎲 Pair with: Nineties Reloaded for a night of themed fun and forgotten favourites.
How to Bring These Scents Into Your Bingo Space
✅ Use wax melts, diffusers or retro-style room sprays
✅ Bake before you play and let the scent linger
✅ Dig out your old perfumes or aftershaves
✅ Keep your bingo nook clean and cosy with fresh laundry or soap scents
✅ Match your scent to your bingo room for full sensory play
What’s Your Most Scentimental Memory?
💬 Is it hairspray in the girls’ loo, roast dinner on Sundays, or the sweet smell of a prize-winning moment?
Tag us with #ZingoScents and #ScentimentalBingo and share your nostalgic setups. We might feature you in a future themed room night.
Let’s Zingo and Breathe in the Bingo Memories
🌸🎲 Because every daub is better when it smells like your favourite decade.
