Smells are somewhat personal as each person has particular sensitivities that also change during their life. However, new smells from aquariums can sometimes be caused by a new diet, something in the water (dead fish, algae growth, filters needing cleaning, etc.)
If you change the food and the smell is gone, it was that particular food. If not, it's likely something in the water reacting to the food or perhaps even ammonia. Do other people notice the smell also?