What makes clothes that are kept for too long without use develop that distinct “stored” odor?

Question

That distinct scent on clothes that haven’t been worn in a couple of years or more.

Same with fabrics on homes or cars, such as curtains and carpets.

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Answer 1

Have someone cook for you, don’t be inside while they do it, walk inside 2 minutes before the food is ready. Multiply that odor by years.