Smoke smells in winter versus summer

[fatdaddy]

John,

why is it the smell from a fire smells awesome in the winter but in the summers it stinks. Any relation to humidity, air density etc.

 

[jd]

Good question, but I have no answer, other than to say perhaps smoke is associated with fire and fire is nice in the winter. There might be issues related to what you say, especially humidity.

-John

 

[snobuilder]

might be that ppl heating with wood are using more hardwoods that give off a sweeter aroma
outside summer fire usually are less desireable wood, dryed yard waste and the occasional old living room set.

 

[polarisfreak46]

I notice two stoke exhaust smelling much different and better in the winter. Chainsaw for example, things i run winter and summer. I notice vehicles smelling better in winter also.

 

[NLDOO]

I agree diesel exhaust smells much better on a cold, crisp winter morning than in the summer.

 

[Dsbasecamp]

Like a fart in the tub smells worse ....