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Do people really smell different as they get older? The truth behind ‘old person smell’
The Guardian UK
September 3, 2026
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<p>Experts say that the smell comes from a chemical compound called 2-nonenal, and it can show up much earlier than one expects</p><p>Last week, my mom complained that she’s starting to smell “like an old person”.</p><p>She had grabbed her favorite sweater and draped it
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