it is slightly aromatic. urine
A routine urinalysis usually includes the following tests: 1  Color: Many factors affect urine color, including fluid balance, diet, medications and disease. 2  Clarity: Urine is normally clear. 3  Odor: Urine usually does not smell very strong but has a slightly nutty (aromatic) odor. Some diseases can cause a change in the normal odor of urine. For example, an infection with E. coli bacteria can cause a foul odor, while diabetes or starvation can cause a sweet, fruity odor.