How smelly is a skunk?

Skunks produce a spray that is incredibly pungent and foul-smelling. The odor is strong enough to cause nausea and vomiting in humans and animals, and can linger for days or even weeks after exposure. The spray is composed of a variety of compounds, including thiols, which are sulfur-containing molecules that are responsible for the characteristic odor. Skunks typically spray when they feel threatened or are startled, and they can spray up to 10 feet in distance. The spray is highly effective in deterring predators, and it is one of the skunk's primary defenses against attack.