At what age does old-age odor begin? Causes and how to get rid of it.

Have you noticed a distinctive odor in older people and wondered at what age the smell of old age begins? You’re not alone. This phenomenon has a scientific basis and isn’t necessarily linked to poor hygiene. Below, we explain why it happens, when it starts, and how to reduce or prevent it.

What is the “old man smell”?
The “old man smell” is a body odor that many people associate with aging. In reality, it’s not something unpleasant in itself, but rather a natural change in the body that occurs with age. Its technical name is 2-nonenal , a chemical compound that increases with aging.

At what age does the old smell begin?
Although we usually associate it with people over 70, studies indicate that it can begin to be noticed as early as age 40 or 50. From that age on, the body begins to produce more 2-nonenal, which is released through the skin.

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