Projection.

He had Kallmann syndrome. Let's see how it manifests:

Kallmann syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by delayed or absent puberty and a reduced or absent sense of smell (anosmia). It is a form of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, meaning the body does not produce enough hormones (like GnRH, FSH, and LH) to trigger puberty, leading to a lack of sexual development.