3 ms·Burned humans smell much fouler than barbecue, I've been told by a former fireman.by estebank 9y agoBurned humans smell much fouler than barbecue, I've been told by a former fireman.knicholes 9y agoThe hair alone would be pretty nasty.Merad 9y agoHm, I’ve read elsewhere that burning human flesh smells not unlike cooking pork. I think I’m fine not finding out for myself.