r/louisck • • 19h ago

It's true. "You smell weird."

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https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/s/RWlB8S1ISh

TIL about 2-Nonenal, the natural chemical found on skin that is responsible for the distinct “old person smell.” It typically appears once humans turn 40 and is described as musty, greasy, or grassy. It is not hygiene related, as it cannot be washed away with standard soap and water.

https://youtu.be/Zj_4vl_H-SI?is=OjrLJSFcGAo3rvwT