Does Vaping Smell? Does It Leave A Stink? Malaysian The smell of vape doesn't tend to linger in the environment and it usually dissipates within seconds. Unlike cigarette smoke that sticks to your clothes, hair and even your car, The safest vape is the one you never start. Flavoured vapes were designed to feel harmless: Candy taste. Fruit smell. Cool packaging. Viral aesthetics. But your lungs don't care about the flavour. Does Vaping Smell? Ways to Reduce the Vape Aroma Ecigator