Old person smell

Old person smell is the characteristic odor of elderly humans.^[1] Like many other animal species, human odor undergoes distinct stages based on chemical changes initiated through the aging process. Research suggests that this enables humans to determine the suitability of potential partners based on age, in addition to other factors.^[2]

^ Sifferlin, Alexandra (31 May 2012). "'Old-Person Smell' Really Exists, Scientists Say". Time. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
^ Mitro, Susanna; Gordon, Amy R.; Olsson, Mats J.; Lundström, Johan N. (30 May 2012). "The Smell of Age: Perception and Discrimination of Body Odors of Different Ages". PLOS ONE. 7 (5): e38110. Bibcode:2012PLoSO...738110M. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0038110. PMC 3364187. PMID 22666457.

[1] Sifferlin, Alexandra (31 May 2012). "'Old-Person Smell' Really Exists, Scientists Say". Time. Archived from the original on 4 July 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2016.

[Mitro-2] Mitro, Susanna; Gordon, Amy R.; Olsson, Mats J.; Lundström, Johan N. (30 May 2012). "The Smell of Age: Perception and Discrimination of Body Odors of Different Ages". PLOS ONE. 7 (5): e38110. Bibcode:2012PLoSO...738110M. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0038110. PMC 3364187. PMID 22666457.

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