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Eau D’Alberni

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Eau De Yaletown | Phenomenon/Smell | The smell of any restaurant with patrons who tend to be overly fond of perfume/cologne (see also Aftershave). Named after the 1000 block of Alberni Street, which is home to several eateries where this phenomenon is prevalent.

Usage: “There’s so much Eau D’Alberni in this place that my nose is starting to burn…”

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