that's the smell of desire, my lady

Can someone please explain why I find the following ten normally offensive aromas so comforting?

(1) Tire stores
(2) The inside of my suitcase
(3) The Randall County Courthouse
(4) Ike
(5) CD Jackets
(6) My grandfather's garage and tractor
(7) My zip-up maroon/gray Gap sweater
(8) Electrical fires
(9) C.A.O. Italia cigars
(10) Okay, I'm admitting it -- Gasoline

Seriously, I spent the better part of this afternoon pondering these matters...