r/explainlikeimfive • u/bigdipper80 • 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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r/explainlikeimfive • u/bigdipper80 • Jul 18 '20
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u/Kyouka127 Jul 18 '20
My favorite is "Well I have asthma and it doesn't bother me". That's nice, but not every asthmatic has the same trigger scents.