Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. How old are you ...are you on any medications? You are describing something called Phantosmia, which is a disorder of the sense of smell which may be caused by a virus, a migraine or a seizure disorder. This is most likely temporary and will pass. To be on the safe side, if it continues to bother you see your Doctor to rule out any possible problems. What you can do to help right now is purchase some peppermint or lavender oil and put a drop or two on a handkerchief and smell it. This will immediately stop the syrup odor. It s not a cure, but it will help until it passes or your Doctor diagnoses and treats the cause. I hope this information helps you. If I can help you further, just let me know. If the other peoples around you also smell the maple syrup, then it should be considered and discussed with your treating doctor. Because it may be a maple syrup urine disease. Maple syrup urine disease (MSUD) is a genetic metabolism disorder where the body can t break down specific protein components. Urine and sometimes the skin will smell like maple syrup. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.