A surprise ... olfactory! A recent study ranked Paris as the second most pleasant-smelling city in Europe. An unexpected revelation, but one that makes perfect sense on closer inspection...
Behind this ranking by e-cigarette specialist Haypp, reported by CNEWS, lies a well-honed methodology. The analysts cross-referenced the Environmental Performance Index (EPI), established by Worldpopulationreview - which evaluates air cleanliness, waste management and water quality - with the number of brands dedicated to olfactory pleasures: bakeries, perfumeries, candle stores and flower boutiques.
The result? Athens comes out on top, followed by Paris and Zurich. The French capital scored a solid 8.15/10 for its olfactory ambience, with an EPI score of 62.5, better than Athens (56.2), but a long way behind Copenhagen (77.9).
Why does Paris appeal so much to the nostrils? The bewitching smell of freshly brewed coffee, the sweet perfume of Viennese pastries... The numbers tell the story: 11.4 bakeries per 10 km²!
Beyond the numbers, this recognition confirms that the sense of smell is a Parisian art de vivre. The capital is not just a city of light, it's also a city of scent. And for those who want to put their noses elsewhere, the top 10 is completed with Dublin, Luxembourg, Nicosia, Copenhagen, Bucharest, Valletta and Amsterdam.
So, is Paris the second most pleasant city to breathe in? Now that's a title with flair!
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