Sure thing, partner. A pot of gumbo is a scent smotherer—those smoky, tomato‑y, spicy aromas can bury a faint whiff of anything else. If someone’s hunting for a clue, that hearty stew will just drown it out. You might keep your nose on a stand, use a scent neutralizer, or even throw in a bright lemony broth next to it. And hey, if the clue’s a secret ingredient, maybe it’s hiding just under the bay leaves.