Sentence of the Day - using sentir differently?

Question

De todas formas se sentó junto a Abuelita, sintiendo el olor siempre presente del ajo, la menta y los polvos para la cara.

This is a sentence from my novel and my translation is as follows:

Anyway she sat down next to Grandma, noticing the ever-present odor of garlic, mint and face powder.

In the dictionary it shows a meaning about odor but I am not sure if this is the correct way to interpret it. Please correct me if I am totally wrong.

Gracias

In England we say ' smell of garlic..' it seems fine to me. - annierats, Jan 24, 2012

Same in the U.S. - Gregory84, Jan 24, 2012

Answer 1

Anyway, she sat down next to Grandma, sensing the ever present smell of garlic, mint, and face powder.