Our Mind-Boggling Sense of Smell

Re:Our Mind-Boggling Sense of Smell by legerdemain on Saturday October 17, 2020 @03:08AM (#24808032)

  > And where do you put indole, an unpleasant smelling
  > crystalline organic compound found in coal tar and
  > feces?

Dilute indole actually smells quite pleasant and is widely used in perfumery.

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Re:Our Mind-Boggling Sense of Smell by 082349872349872 on Saturday October 17, 2020 @07:34AM (#24809237)

Civet is also a perfume note, but I'll still take your word for indole.

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