Matthias Schmidt, culture editor

"When the child no longer smelled like a child, the familiar changed to the unfamiliar, and growing old felt even more difficult. Many parents have already had such an experience. At first, their offspring may have full diapers or choke on porridge, Most of the time, however, babies smell like their skin looks: pure as a peach in almond milk. This is the fabric softener of love, explain fragrance experts. The irresistible smell strengthens the parent-child relationship. But children get older, and with it Puberty not only makes their behavior more confused, but also their ideas about hygiene.

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