Its a relief, yes but provides absolutely no benefit
It was a fire hazard, and bothered non-smokers (Laws and Liberties of Massachusetts, Farrand, 1929, page 50) Worse, it led to idleness Tobacco takers bore special watching (Laws and Liberties of Massachusetts, Farrand, 1929, page 26
In the name of L&M cigarettes, the first letters of the names are encrypted of two friends and the founders of the world-famous company Liggett & Myers John Ligget and Smith Myers
Baman said
Trying to drown out the smell with cologne, perfume, mouthwash or gum is often unsuccessful and can lead to a powerfully strange smell combination that may be even worse than the smell of tobacco smoke