Freshly produced sweat has almost no smell: body odour comes from the bacteria that break it down.
Why it is true
Most sweat is just water and salt. In the armpits, however, some glands also release proteins and fats. Skin bacteria turn these into volatile sulphur compounds, which cause the familiar smell.
Source: Journal of Investigative Dermatology
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