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Can you smell your own nonenal? The science behind 'old person smell'

According to research published in the *Journal of Investigative Dermatology*, 2-nonenal, the compound linked to so-called 'old person smell,' is naturally produced as we age. This leads to the pressing question: can you smell your own nonenal, or are you blissfully unaware of the changes in your body's scent?

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