Researchers sniffed ancient Egyptian mummies, for science. Here’s what they smell like

University College of London lecturer Dr Cecilia Bembibre, foreground, and Emma Paolin, a PhD researcher at University of Ljubljana, take swabs from a mummy - (Abdelrazek Elnaggar via AP)

Forget the horror movies – the scent of ancient Egyptian mummies is surprisingly pleasant, according to researchers.

A new study, blending scientific analysis with the power of the human nose, reveals that well-preserved mummies emit a rather agreeable aroma.