"Kerosene," he said, because the silence had lengthened, "is nothing but perfume to me."
Montag gives further evidence as to how much he loves his job as a fireman. Kerosene, used as fuel for a book fire, is a smell that never completely leaves a fireman's body. He speaks of the kerosene as perfume, because he considers his job to be very noble and enjoyable.
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