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"Old person smell" really exists: science explains why (and when) it appears with age
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"Old person smell" really exists: science explains why (and when) it appears with age

SAPO6 September 2026 at 11:00

The expression "old person smell" is a reality that many people associate with remembering the odor of older family members. This smell is often described as a combination between aged oil, damp cardboard, or old books. Science explains that this odor really exists and arises associated with the aging process. Scientific studies analyzed this phenomenon to understand the biological causes behind this distinct olfactory characteristic that characterizes the smell of the elderly.

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