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What does it mean?
The speaker suggests men prefer car interior scents over floral perfumes.
In plain terms
She jokes men like new car smell more than flowers.
What can you take from it?
Scent preferences can vary by gender.

Where it applies

  • fragrance choices
  • gender marketing
  • dating advice

Putting it to work

  • experiment with scents
  • understand preferences
  • use humor in marketing

Questions to consider

  • What scent do you find appealing?
  • How do gender stereotypes shape choices?

Another view

Scent preferences are subjective and not universal.

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