Deodorant composition comprises a water-soluble zinc salt, water (2 wt.% of the composition), a 1-5 carbon monoalcohol and an organic monoacid with carboxylic group, in a medium. Independent claims are included for: (1) an aerosol device comprising a container comprising the deodorant composition and a propellant and a distribution device of the aerosol composition; (2) a use of the monoacid with carboxylic group in the deodorant composition as a stabilizing agent of the composition; and (3) a process for treating human axillary odors comprising applying the composition on the human axillary surface.