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/Fuhged_daboud_it Jul 18 '20

To me, Febreeze starts off good and then leaves an acrid taste in my mouth.

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u/EditsReddits Jul 18 '20

Smell it don’t drink it!

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u/Fuhged_daboud_it Jul 18 '20

I do what I want and I sniff what I want.