This is an example of habituation, just as we fail to notice a gas smell
when we are in the room with it, but the person just entering the room
will notice it immediately.
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> A fragrance in a flower may appear to disappear, when one sniffs the flower for
> a long time. This is because you get overwhelmed by the aroma and cannot
> smell the fragrance as intense as the first time out..Hope this helps the
> argument...
> Thanks Remals at aol.com>
