Robert Pattinson, known for his role in Mickey 17, recently addressed the peculiar description that many used to associate with him—smelling like a crayon. In a 2020 interview with Allure, the actor mentioned that several people had told him he carried a crayon-like scent. When questioned by a GQ interviewer five years later, Pattinson revealed that this strange scent had now disappeared, signaling a change in his body chemistry.
The Evolution of Pattinson’s Distinct Odor Over Time
The 39-year-old actor explained that as he aged, his scent gradually faded.
“I think that something has changed. My body chemistry has changed. It’s very strange. But I 100% used to smell exactly like a crayon,”
Pattinson shared. He further noted,
“And it’s weird, you become less scented as you get older, I think. I don’t really notice my smell anymore. I used to have a very particular, pronounced smell.”
Before this crayon phase began, Robert described having
“a kind of vicious, vicious scent,”
which then shifted into the crayon-y smell. He speculated about the timing of these changes, saying,
“And then something, I think, when it became crayon-y, it was like something died,”
and added,
“I guess the seven-year cycle…. Maybe I was smelling of crayons when one self died, and when a new self was born, it was less scented.”
Current State of His Sense of Smell and Its Possible Causes
Robert admits that nowadays he barely notices any scent at all.
“It’s so weird. I have to get a lot to smell anything at all. Which I don’t understand. You can be going to the gym and stuff, I’m like, Okay, I don’t smell anymore,”
he said. The actor also addressed concerns about his sense of smell in relation to COVID-19, confirming that he did lose his sense of smell temporarily but has since regained it after several months. “I have it back now,” he stated, adding hesitantly, “I think.”
What This Change Reveals About Pattinson’s Personal Journey
The disappearance of the crayon smell marks a curious shift for Robert Pattinson, reflecting how his physical and sensory experiences have evolved over time. The transformation appears symbolic of cycles in his life, suggesting deeper personal changes beyond the surface. Fans may now see this as a metaphor for transition and growth as he continues to navigate his acting career and public persona.
