👉 Lycos fumes refer to the unpleasant odor often associated with the website Lycos, which was once a major search engine. This smell is typically described as a mix of burnt rubber, plastic, and a faint metallic tang, stemming from the materials used in its physical presence, such as the plastic casing and rubber seals. The odor can also be exacerbated by the use of incense or other scented products stored nearby. While modern iterations of Lycos have moved online, the name still evokes this distinctive and somewhat nostalgic, yet unwelcome, scent.
