With the power of spices... I lived in an apartment with Indians as neighbours 2 floors beneath.
There wasn't a single day when you couldn't smell all spices combined when you walked past their apartment. It was ... an interesting smell...😮💨 I don't believe they could smell/taste the original flavours of their food
I see the seasoning police has arrived. It's funny and also sad that you think normal food flavors are "bland." Better drown everything in Lawry's seasoned salt and Dr Buttblast.
I used to work with a guy from Pakistan, my car would smell of curry for a week after a couple days of driving about with him. I could tell that he'd been back to his hotel room by the lingering smell in the hallway.