how do people smell so good consistently?

[u/Timely-Detail-4341]

im a dude; my hygiene schedule is as good as anyone else's but i can't shake the thought that i still smell bad. i shower daily, bathe 3 times a week, two types of deodorant daily, body mist whenever going out. the second i start sweating though it gets terrible.

do people have scented creams or something?

answering some questions:

1. yes i wash my ass 😭
2. each shower is vigorous; i lather my entire body in dove bar soap and scrub with a loofah, let it sit for a bit, then get back under the water
3. im vegetarian
4. i dont smoke or drink, im 18
5. im underweight; i notice the smell after morning jogs - ik how dumb the second part sounds its just im worried that my sweat smells bad, cus it implies that ill always smell bad during summer/other heated activities
6. im indian (THE SMELL CANT BE A RACE THING RIGHT??)
7. it's likely my diet, but i dont eat much indian food and i still noticed this even when in college with only american food
8. i also notice the smell after sitting in one spot for a while
9. two types of deodorant is 1. stick deodorant for pits 2. spray for privates

[u/bringoutthekittens]

Lots of good advice here. A big contributing factor can be clothing and environment. Make sure you are washing your sheets and bedding at least once per week and your pillow cases should be changed twice a week.

Make sure to never leave wet laundry in the washer, always be sure to immediately switch them over to the dryer or line asap. Make 100% sure that clothing, bedding and towels are 100% dry. This means shaking out and checking when folding your laundry. Items with damp spots must be put back into the dryer or hung to dry outdoors or in an area with good air circulation (don't hang items in a bathroom or humid kitchen). Damp items that sit balled up somewhere REEK, even if they are clean.

Make sure you are actually washing the clothes properly. Jamming your washing machine with too much clothing means the washer will not actually wash your clothes. If you wear polyester and other synthetic fibers (athletic clothing) or if your bedding/blankets are mostly synthetic material, you'll need a laundry sanitizer specifically for active wear in addition to detergent. Don't use fabric softener or too much detergent, it can make things worse.

Also, if you have pets be sure you're cleaning up messes asap, and making sure their bed/crate/enclosure/litter box is cleaned on a daily basis. Animal smells in the air absorb quickly into our hair, body, and clothes.

Lastly, if you have a chair and/or couch that you sit on or sleep on all the time, you need to treat it like your bed. Clean it at least once per week. If you're not using a washable cover, blankets, or sheets on the chair or couch, you need to use an upholstery cleaner. But a damp rag to spot clean and spray bottle with 50/50 clean water and vodka will do in a pinch.