1.   It had the slightly stale smell of such untended places.

2.   Rain recognized the stale smell, and her glance went to the half-open shutters.

3.   She noticed the stale smell of drink on his breath.

4.   The scent of rose water hung in the air, covering the stale smell of pipe tobacco and strong drink.

5.   The stale smell of socks and the constant din contributed to the normal post-gymnastic atmosphere.

6.   A stale musty old smell filled the air.

7.   After the crisp freshness of the shop, the flat had a musty stale smell.

8.   Inside the stale smell of age, disuse and history was strong.

9.   R.J. Reynolds Tobacco plans to introduce a cigarette that leaves less of a lingering stale smell.