They found that the bodies still contain aromatic resins of pine, cedar, juniper, myrrh ... reduces the experience because we don't get to smell them. We don't get to know about the mummification ...

“The smell of mummified bodies has for years attracted ... coniferous resins and oils made from pine, cedar, and juniper, as well as gum resins such as frankincense and myrrh.

“In films and books, terrible things happen to those who smell mummified bodies,” said ... which could be from pine and juniper resins used in embalming. The study published Thursday in ...