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Nerol

Nerol is a special kind of molecule that makes things smell really good! Have you ever smelled a fresh flower or a juicy fruit? They smell great because they have nerol in them.

You know how some ingredients are in different foods to make it taste good? Like sugar in candy, or salt on popcorn? Nerol works the same way for smells. When we smell something with nerol in it, it makes our brain feel happy and excited!

But nerol isn't just in flowers and fruits. It can also be found in some essential oils that people use for aromatherapy. This means they put a few drops of nerol oil into a diffuser or on their skin to help them feel relaxed or happier.

So, in summary: Nerol is a special molecule that makes things smell really great! It’s often found in flowers, fruits, and essential oils and helps us feel happy and excited when we smell it.
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