At what age does the “old age smell” begin? Causes and how to get rid of it.

At what age does the “old age smell” begin? Causes and how to get rid of it.

Have you ever noticed a characteristic odor in elderly people and wondered at what age the “elderly smell” 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 does “old age smell” mean?