Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: Howard reached tentatively behind him , all the while wondering what he got up to last night , his mind whirling with potential possibilities . The smell of alcohol and perfume brought him back to his senses : of course , it was Vince . Who else would it be ?

Answer:

The smell reminds Howard of his past lover .



Why does Howard not mind the smell of alcohol ?