Keep the wording simple but add more supporting details about the deeper meaning of smell in this passage.

Asmodeus feels overwhelmed by the strong, unpleasant smell of rue and other herbs as he enters the apartment, triggering his discomfort and fear. This highlights his experience: "The apartment's entrance smelled of rue and anam, all of which disgusted him. Crossing this curtain of smells, he sensed a stronger one, like a field of orange trees. He felt fear. Dread." This smell symbolizes the decay and corruption around him, reflecting Asmodeus's inner turmoil and the dread it causes.