Abstract: The disclosure relates to the field of reducing malodor that is due to bacterial conversion of molecules that are present in sweat. This disclosure describes purified enzymes, lyophilized or non-living bacteria, bacterial lysates, and/or bacterial fragments that contain the functional potential to fully catabolize the human skin lipids and squalene, so no malodor arises. The disclosure also describes enzymes that produce a natural fragrance from squalene breakdown products. The compounds of the disclosure can, thus, be used in deodorants, washing powders, clothing finishing agents or in any method to reduce malodor.