No, anesthesia generally does not smell good. It typically has a distinct, often described as a "funny" or pungent odor.
The smell of anesthesia is usually attributed to the specific anesthetic gas being used. According to references, one common description is that it smells somewhat like a permanent marker. This isn't considered a pleasant aroma by most people. Different anesthetic agents may have slightly different smells, but the consensus is that they aren't particularly appealing. It's important to note that the perception of smell is subjective, but the general consensus is that anesthetic gases don't have a good smell.
