What would cause a person to smell unfamiliar aromas that others do not smell?

Answer 1

These unpleasant odors occurred sometimes in patients with TIA (Transchemic Attacks) or small strokes; patients suffering heart attacks. or in epileptic patients with petit mal seizues. If, from time to time, he or she suddenly stops whatever activity is going on and stares blankly around for a few seconds (sometimes up to half a minute). During the blank interval, known as a petit mal seizure, the person is unaware of what is happening


Any such warning is known as an aura, and an aura can occur just prior to the occurrence of the seizure or as much as several hours before it strikes. It may consist of nothing but a sense of tension or some other ill-defined feeling, but some epileptics have quite specific auras such as an impression of smelling unpleasant odors or hearing peculiar sounds, distorted vision, or an odd bodily sensation, particularly in the stomach.

I remembered yrs ago, when I suffered a mild heart attack. It started out with flu-like symptoms. for three days. Then I became nauseous and dizzy. On the third day, is when I smelled gasoline and I tasted some metal taste in my mouth. I couldn't place the taste. Then, the chest pains came. This experience was subsequently confirmed by my new husband who suffered an MI years ago, and underwent bypass cardiac surgery. He told me that the taste was copper and I did have a HA. My EKG subsequently evidenced this MI.

Treatment? Tell your friend to go for some tests to discover the underlying cause and problem. It might be a danger or warning sign.!!!!!!!!!! Better safe than sorry.!!!


Among the unpleasant scents often reported by those suffering from parosmia or phantosmia are the smells of death (rotting flesh), feces, vomit, garbage, and smoke. Research done at the Monell Chemical Senses Center has identified the smell of rotting flesh as the worst scent in the world, across cultures. Interestingly, the United States Department of Defense has a stake in this research, for the purpose of creating stink bombs

Phantogeusia is an 'olfactory hallucination'. A person reports a smell (and sometimes an associated taste in the back of the mouth) for which no external stimulus can be found. "There is no odorant present, but the affected person reports smelling something, usually something unpleasant" Phantogeusia smells are not only noxious, they are also longer lasting than most olfactory experiences. "When a normal person smells an unpleasant scent, sensory adaptation takes place rather quickly -- within a few minutes the scent seems to have disappeared. The unpleasant scents in parosmia and phantosmia can, however, be very long-lasting

Major causes of olfactory dysfunction: obstructive nasal and sinus diseases, upper respiratory viral infections, head trauma, and in 22% of cases no cause is ever found (idiopathic). Sometimes, it has some psychiatric significance

Answer 2

Community Coffee.My grandma would open up the bag and I'd always take a great big Wiffff And I just wanted to eat the coffee grinds(Thankfully I didn't)it smelled so good.I also like Vanilla or the Tresor Perfume.

Answer 3

Taking some types of medication.
I think that when I started taking cortizon, my smell sense got better.
Or genetics. People are different, and as some have better eyes for ex., you might have better sense of smell.

Answer 4

Demonic activity; believe it or not. I've read and seen many programs that mention this phenomenon, but it can also crop up in those with mental illnesses too. Either way; both are demonic activity; and seeking GOD in Christ Jesus is the only solution.
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Answer 5

It could be a hallucination caused by poor sleep, stress, or a mental disorder.