Why does outside has a “scent”?

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Whenever someone comes back from a walk outside on a crisp day, they have an odor that’s distinctive of outside. My nose is not the best, but I’d say somewhat metallic. What is causing that smell?

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The location/ timing of your observations is important. If you live in a snowy environment or tropical.
May find some good insight here as I assume you are smelling an ozone smell and live in a cold insulated enviornment with heating (maybe gas heating)?

What causes that distinctive smell of a person who comes indoors after being outside in cold weather?
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