smelly armpits Q&A › Category: Questions › smelly armpits 0 Vote Up Vote Down Anonymous asked 6 years ago y do my armpits smell instantly even after showering?It's not a usual bo smell, it's different. It's almost sourish smelling.I've different soaps/deo 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down drarmpit answered 6 years ago Because the bacteria are inside the skin (in the sweat glands and hair follicle). It is impossible to wash these away under the shower. Please login or Register to submit your answer Username or Email Address Password Remember Me