It turns out there’s a scientific reason why “onion” pops up as a descriptor.
While pure human sweat is completely odorless, these specific compounds produced by the bacteria are definitely not.
Theysmellreally distinct like rotten eggs, onions, or meat (hungry yet?).
You will also, interestingly, find thioalcohols in skunk spray (viaGizmodo).
Slap on somedeodorantand maybe the onion smell will stay away.
