Can HS cause smell even if not in a visible active flare up?

My HS is primarily in my armpits.

I currently have no forming abscesses but no matter what I do I can’t get the smell to ever go away.

For example: I scrubbed my armpits in the shower twice last night and put on deodorant right after.

I woke up today strongly smelling like onions.

It’s freaking disgusting and depressing- I don’t know what to do.