Before anyone else says it.... Is this your first car?
Improper use of the clutch will cause it to wear more than it's supposed to thereby causing what I typically refer to as an "organic" smell. It is normal and is a sign that you are doing something wrong. Prolonged incidents can lead to early failure of course, so work on your technique.
When I first got my Z I had to park on raised spaces at my (now ex-)GF's house. Not knowing how safe it was to do I was holding the parking brake while feathering the clutch in reverse. (Trying to keep the car from rolling forward, but once the clutch grabbed let off the e-brake and move back more.)
I ended up smelling a lot of clutch that night, but haven't since. Still operates perfectly.