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Most of what we smell comes from volatiles organic compounds vocs, which books give off as they decompose. If youve switched to an ereader but miss the smell of old books while you read, there are many options for candles, perfumes, and air fresheners that will help your room smell like a comfy old. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It works by effectively absorbing and encapsulating phenomenal amounts of musty and other book.
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On the plus side, it does burn cleanly and the silly putty smell is not unpleasant and also not very strong i have to be sitting very near the candle to smell it. Is there any special word for the smell of old books. Scientists have figured out why the scent at your library is so appealing. These books would have included parchment as paper, attached with wooden boards and covered in leather.
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