People On GLP-1s Say They Suddenly Have This 1 Unexpected Obsession

HuffPost reports that some people taking GLP-1 drugs like Zepbound and Mounjaro describe an unexpected side effect: heightened interest in fragrance. One comedian interviewed said he's amassed nearly 100 perfume bottles over 14 months on Zepbound, while another user said scents she once found nauseating became appealing after starting the medication.

A Harvard obesity medicine physician said patients anecdotally report smells feeling stronger post-medication, most often around food, with a smaller number noticing shifts in how they perceive perfumes. The Guardian has reported a broader gourmand fragrance boom, with one beauty analyst tying sweet, dessert-like scent trends to the rise of GLP-1 drugs.

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