13-08-2026 15:03 via popsci.com

We smell different as we age. Here’s why.

We’ve all heard the saying: As we age, supposedly, we begin to develop a certain…telltale odor. Some describe it as evocative of a cozy grandparents’ house, old furniture, or closets full of vintage clothing. Others swear they can detect it on a person directly—picking up a musty, grassy, and unmistakable aroma. So, does aging really come with a smell of its own?According to Dr. Sonal Choudhary, a dermatologist and assistant professor of dermatology at the Universit
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