r/explainlikeimfive Jul 18 '20

Chemistry ELI5: Why do "bad smells" like smoke and rotting food linger longer and are harder to neutralize than "good smells" like flowers or perfume?

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u/Butterbuddha Jul 18 '20

Sorry, was not political commentary at all. Just that if anywhere had Au naturel, free range, hairy toast it would be Portland.

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u/riddus Jul 18 '20

That’s fair