How can I get the (candle) perfume smell out of a rubber seal?

I picked up a cute little dish at a swap that has a lid with a rubber seal. It had the remnants of a candle in it (as it was sold originally) that were easy to clean out. I was going to use it for butter or salt but I can't get the perfumed smell out of the rubber seal. I've scrubbed it, washed it with plenty of soap and ran it through the dishwasher. Any suggestions? How can I get the (candle) perfume smell out of a rubber seal?
Try a little bleach, or soak it hot water with baking soda for a few hours.





It might work.











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