What plants was i smelling in Los Angeles?

Question:hi, when i was in LA in 2001, one thing i noticed was there was a distinguishable scent in the air, particularly on the BLVD streets, SM blvd, Sunset blvd, etc, near the ocean. it smelled fresh and very much like flowers or greenery and it's a smell i have never smelled anywhere else, it was "lotion" like. i miss the smell and would like to try and get plants that smell like that for my apartment.

AND NO it was NOT smog. or car exhaust!


thanks.

Answers:
Perhaps Jasmine, perhaps Henna.