[DonDavis]

I've never heard that. Sure, I can detect differences among most people in general, but I can't recall garlic being one of the scents.

On a similar note, but very pertinent, cilantro tastes like soap to my son.

Few years ago, we were at a Mexican restaurant and they were making fresh guacamole table-side.
Guy asked if everyone liked cilantro. My then 15 yr old son said no. Waiter said "does it taste like soap to you?"

Son's eyes got wide "Yes! That's it! It was hard to identify, but that's it. Soap."

It's always interesting how our bodies interpret smells/tastes.