Ancient Egyptian Mummies Emit "Woody," "Spicy," and "Sweet" Scents, According to University College London

At University College London, researchers discovered that nine mummies emitted fragrances characterized as 'woody', 'spicy', and 'sweet'. Cecilia Bembibre observed that the researchers were taken aback by the pleasant aroma of the mummified bodies. The controlled environment at the Egyptian Museum has been conducive to preservation, showing no indicators of microbial decay. The team employed gas chromatography to examine the scents, affirming the favorable preservation conditions.