Why do bad smells smell bad?

Published: Feb. 13, 2020, 11:15 a.m.

b'Melissa and Jam continue to sniff out the chemistry of smell, focusing this week on bad smells. Why are we so good at smelling bad smells? Why do they haunt us at night? Why are some bad smells so strong and long lasting, while many great smells are subtle and temporary. What\\u2019s in a smell? "That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." I think that quote applies here right?'