Poorly ventilated theatre phenomenon (5)

I believe the answer is:

odour

(Other definitions for odour that I've seen before include "Pong" , "Smell; repute" , "essence" , "Aroma or fragrance" , "Any property detected by the olfactory system" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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