Deodorant reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 609 Reddit reviews across 64 subreddits and 126 posts to rank the best Deodorant brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hygiene, r/CasualUK, r/beauty, r/adviceph, r/Mommit. Top-rated brands include Mitchum (4.7/5), Dove (4.4/5), Old Spice (4.5/5).
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Reviews609
Subreddits64
Posts126
Brands69
Products34
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#1
Mitchum
4.7
(60)
"I use mitchums but unscented 😂. Best deodorant for how good it works!"
"I’ve used Mitchum scent free roll on for 20+ years. Really effective (2 days +) and doesn’t clash with whatever scent you choose to wear."
"Mitchum is absolutely amazing as an antiperspirant. Tried so many options over the years and its my favourite so far."
"I’ve used Mitchum for several decades. Never smell and never wet."
"The mitchum Gel is the strongest one I've used."
"I use Mitchums and have had no issues with it."
"Unscented mitchum gel deodorant is literally the best. it lasts rly long too"
"It is old school guy deodorant and it works really well for me."
"I use Mitchum it seems to work for me I like the scent too."
"Mitchum. All day, every day."
#2
Dove
4.4
(63)
"I use benzoyl peroxide wash in the shower and dove spray deodorant after."
"Dove clinical strength."
"Dove spray deodorant is the only deodorant I’ve used."
"I really love the dove stick deodorant... Soft smells good lasts all day."
"The Dove stick deodorant works very well for me."
"Dove. No further questions."
"Dove is the only brand that works for me."
"I find Dove (with the blue lid-original) the best."
"Dove men’s spray by far the best"
"Dove for men clinical protection antiperspirant deodorant is amazing."
#3
Old Spice
4.5
(52)
"Old Spice is the GOAT"
"10years+ ko na gamit."
"The best parang lagi akong bagong ligo."
"Fresh lang yung amoy."
"Old spice"
"Old spice is pretty goated"
"Old Spice BearGlove or Old Spice Tigerclaw"
"Walang wet stains sa shirt."
"3 days ako sa bundok walang putok"
"I’ve recently made the switch from sprays to stick and am using Old Spice Captain."
#4
Lume
4.7
(46)
"I use Lume"
"I love Lume! The only one that has worked for me"
"Lume! It lasts for 72h, I'll wear it to work and then the gym after and still come home not stinky!"
"I find the unscented works the best."
"I had this issue and switched to Lume and I love it."
"It works really well, even through workouts!"
"Lume cream deodorant worked when nothing else did."
"I also use lume deodorant."
"I loveeeee Lume deodorant it lasts all day for me"
"Lume unscented. Im allergic to aluminum and baking soda so all others gives me rashes."
#5
Native
4.1
(36)
"Native. It's also all natural, without a lot of junk in there."
"Native is my daily."
"Native. It is expensive but the best option without aluminum to me."
"I love Native!"
"I've switched to using Native deodorant and my armpits are so much happier! I really like the coconut & vanilla scent."
"I love it."
"It's so good. No aluminum. Works really well."
"Native sensitive is one that’s usually easy to find."
"Native makes an unscented deodorant that I love!"
"Native is the brand that has consistently worked the best for me."
#6
Secret
4.4
(23)
"The secret one that smells like peaches works SO well."
"The only deodorant I buy consistently."
"Yung Secret. For me yun pinaka best ko na try."
"The only two that seem to keep me reactionless is Secret Ph balancing and Lady Speed Stick."
"Secret clinical strength is the only deodorant that works for me. A little pricey but 100% worth it."
"Works good for me to stop the smell and sweating."
"Secret deoda this a womens but i use too."
"I’m pregnant and love secret clinical, it’s the only thing that lasts all day for me since my hormones got all crazy"
"The only thing I’ve found to work is Secret clinical."
"Secret clinical strength"
#7
Certain Dri
4.6
(20)
"I'm a sweaty woman and loveeee Certain Dri & Driclor"
"Certain Dri has been my rock for years now."
"You will not sweat or smell."
"Certain dri roll on, roll on specifically."
"Certain dri or glycolic acid."
"Certain Dri."
"Certain Dri works for me + any deodorant you like"
"The only one I’ve found that works for me is Certain Dri prescription strength deodorant."
"It literally STOPS all underarm sweat."
"I’ve found 'certain-DRI' roll-on variety to be VERY helpful with stopping sweat."
#8
FreshCult
4.5
(20)
"I recommend the Unscented, fragrance-free only to you of course."
"I recommend only the Unscented, fragrance-free variant if he has sensory issues."
"Excellent ingredients, zero stain on clothes."
"Check out FreshCult natural deo spray, I'm the dev."
"Check out FreshCult natural deodorant spray, I'm the dev. It's extremely skin gentle."
"Great ingredients for the body and gentle to sensitive skin."
"Check out FreshCult natural deo spray, I'm the developer."
"It will never leave any mess."
"Check out FreshCult natural deo spray, I'm the developer."
"Check out FreshCult deodorant spray, I'm the developer."
#9
Nivea
4.2
(16)
"Nivea black and white. Works a treat."
"I use the Nivea Black and White to avoid stains and it stops the smell."
"Nivea is the best, using for last 8 years i guess."
"Nivea dry comfort, best one I ever used."
"Nivea works for me"
"Randomly Nivea works for me - only one I’ve found."
"Nivea like many others have already said."
"I use nivea it works great."
"Hindi makati sa underarm, madali banlawan and smells decent."
"Legit din na hindi nagmamatsa."
#10
Driclor
4.5
(13)
"Super ganda for perspiration."
"Driclor if your extra sweaty you dont put it everyday put it sa gabi lang and it will work for 3 days no underarm wet stains"
"I use driclor. It's an antiperspirant and doesn't smell of anything."
"If you're looking to just not sweat then I can't recommend driclor enough."
"I use driclor but any over the counter antiperspirant will work."
"For ANTIPERSPIRANT i use driclor. its main ingredient is aluminum."
"I will be using Driclor days in advance ( completely eliminates sweating)"
"Driclor"
"Driclor is good."
"Driclor."
#11
Arm & Hammer
4.4
(13)
"Arm and hammer works really well."
"Arm and Hammer, baking soda based ung deo, really effective sakin."
"Arm & Hammer or Dove for men work pretty good for me."
"I personally like Arm & Hammer Fresh."
"Its amazing, natural and lasts all day and then some."
"I used to use Arm & Hammer’s unscented deodorant (NOT antiperspirant) and my body reacted well to it."
"I use arm and hammer unscented. Works well and it's cheap"
"Meron sa landmark at sm."
"Arm and hammer."
"Honestly, arm & hammer deodorant scent free but works like magic"
#12
Wild
4.5
(12)
"I've never had any issues with Wild deodorant."
"I’ve been getting on quite well with Wild, just bought my second refill."
"Haven’t had any t shirt marks since switching from anti perspirant."
"I use that wild deodorant and it's been fine for me so far with sensitive skin."
"It is by far the best deodorant I've ever used."
"Worked the best for me."
"I am currently trying the brand Wild. They offer refills with zero plastic. So far I have been using it for a couple weeks, seems to be working."
"I’ve started using Wild deodorant and really like it."
"I like Wild deodorant. The fresh cotton & sea salt scent is really pleasant."
"I've started using Wild, which is like a dry roll-on."
#13
Degree
4.3
(12)
"I’ve tried several and this one has been the best."
"I started using degree and I’m not a must bucket anymore."
"It smells SO GOOD to me."
"I swear by Degree and have for years."
"Degree"
"Degree lasts a long time"
"Degree extreme sport 72hr"
"It was great."
"I switch between degree and secret both stick and spray."
"I buy the degree 5 packs from Costco."
#14
Carpe
4.8
(9)
"Carpe brand is game changing."
"Carpe at night after I shower, then Dove in the morning."
"Carpe works well."
"Carpe has the most effective one imo."
"I went through about 10 brands and then tried Carpe. It’s literally the only one that’s kept me dry."
"Pretty obsessed with carpe!"
"This is the one that has consistently worked and no b.o."
"Carpe deodorant"
"Carpe works great."
#15
Donna Karan
4.7
(9)
"Donna Karan (with aluminum) idc what replies you’ve gotten or what anyone says. It has literally changed my life/confidence."
"Donna Karan Cashmere mist. The only thing that’s worked for me postpartum."
"I’ve put so many friends on to this."
"I had given up on anything else, it's the only thing I've found that lasts for me."
"Donna Karen. Hands down."
"Worth the price."
"Donna Karen Cashmere Mist (WITH ALUMINUM)"
"The vanilla scent smells amazing, and it’s perfect for keeping you fresh during busy days."
"Donna Karan Cashmere Mist antiperspirant."
#16
Belfour
4.6
(9)
"Di talaga pag papawisan."
"LITERAL LIFE SAVER."
"Game changer for me."
"Amoy baby powder at walang amoy 24/7"
"Sobrang life saver siya."
"BELFOUR!!!"
"Di na ko bumalik sa nivea since matry ko to."
"Try belfour. They have roll ons and sprays."
"Belfour!"
#17
Fussy
4.6
(8)
"I've been using fussy for about six months and it's great. No smells at all and no stains or crustiness on the clothes."
"Is so much better, what intrigued me was added probiotics."
"Honestly 'Fussy' is great."
"I smell great!"
"I recommend fussy."
"I use fussy, good value"
"Fussy deodorant works well for me."
"Moved to Fussy now and so far so good, May leave a little residue on clothes but not major and does help with sweat and no odour"
#18
Nuud
4.5
(8)
"An absolute game changer for me."
"I use Nuud."
"Nuud is the only thing that works for me."
"I use Nuud. Expensive but the little tube lasts crazy long."
"I use nuud, great natural deodorant."
"Nuud, Salt and Stone."
"It isn't plastic free, but I will always plug Nuud. It seems pricey, but one tube lasts me about 9 months."
#19
Rexona
4.5
(8)
"Rexona men’s antibacterial roll on - I’m a female and I’d never go back to women’s deodorant now."
"I feel watertight with the rexona clinical protection spray antiperspirant deodorant."
"Rexona anti perspirants ✅✅✅."
"It has never let me down."
"Rexona"
"Rexona - the one with the Nike like tick."
"Rexona invisible on black & white 48 hrs anti-transpirant"
"The Rexona range have a really good roll on that i swear by as i have sensitive skin also"
#20
Dr. Squatch
4.4
(8)
"I use Dr Squatch for all parts of my body."
"People like to lowkey hate on it, but for me Dr. Squatch is the best deo hands down."
"I like Dr Squatch. It has prebiotic and I get a solid 24 hours out of it."
"Dr Squatch is the go to for me."
"Dr squatch is what I use. Still sweat but it doesn't stink."
"The only thing that worked for me is Dr. Squash deodorant."
"I would try old spice or something and see if you like that."
"If you want an aluminum-free deo and want a strongly scented product that are liked by men, maybe Dr. Squatch."
#21
Speed Stick
4.3
(8)
"I swear by Speed Stick."
"Speed Stik."
"Speed stick"
"Speed stick has always worked so well for me."
"Speed stick."
"I use the speed stick ones and have used dove and fa in the past, all of them are good."
"Speed stick original or old spice if I’m feeling myself"
"Speed stick"
#22
Super Deodorant
4.7
(7)
"My favorite is super deodorant!"
"I love Super Deoderant, works great and only need to apply it every few days, with no fragrances or other concerning ingredients."
"Super Deodorant is a game changer"
"I started using super deodorant recently and it's working really well for me."
"Super Deodorant is MAGIC."
"I have been using superdeodorant for the past few months."
"Super deoderant. It's a weird little tin of paste that you order online."
#23
AKT
4.7
(7)
"AKT is the best imo. It lasts all day and I sweat a lot!"
"AKT - it’s next level good… honestly I’ve tried loads."
"I’ve been using AKT stuff for the past few months and it’s really really good."
"Akt. It's a probiotic deodorant paste containing good bacteria that outcompete bacteria that make smells."
"Give Akt a try. Works perfectly for me."
"They’re aluminium free and all the scents are beautiful."
"Make waves or akt!"
#24
Perspirex
4.5
(6)
"I guarantee u! No pawis and odor even after 2 days."
"Completely blocks sweat."
"I've been using Perspirex and it's great."
"I used to have pretty severe issues with this and used to use perspirex."
"Perspirex. Although this one is less about smelling good and more about not smelling bad."
#25
Secret Clinical
4.8
(5)
"I finally settled on Secret Clinical unscented soft solid."
"I'm using Secret Clinical and I like it."
"The only deoderant that lasts the whole day for me."
"This stuff is the best. I smell amazing!"
"I apply the Secret Clinical (the one particularly meant for stress sweat) x2 a day."
#26
Schmidt's
4.0
(5)
"Schmidt's, on Amazon. I found a supertest thingy online."
"I finally tried Schmidt's, they have regular and another for sensitive skin."
"Schmidt’s Charcoal & Magnesium"
"Schmidt’s worked well for me with adderall sweat."
"Schmidt's"
#27
Axe
3.8
(5)
"Honestly most of the axe deodorants are very good."
"Why avoid axe? Axe is the best one."
"AXE - 0% Gas - Blue one"
"Axe"
"Honestly ax smells fine imo just don't overuse it."
#28
Primally Pure
4.8
(4)
"I second primally pure! I use the lavender."
"Found lavender the best one."
"I adore primally pure"
"I started using primally pure and it’s great."
#29
Salt of the Earth
4.8
(4)
"I use 'salt of the earth' 100% natural."
"Salt of the earth"
"Salt of the earth spray is the best"
"Salt of the earth"
#30
Mando
4.5
(4)
"Only thing that actually works for me is Mando. I've used old spice for years but always have to reapply after 4 hours no matter what I'm doing. Yet Mando I noticed I can skip a day and it's still pretty effective almost 48 hours of protection is crazy."
"Mando is working great for me."
"I use Mando. It's made by the creators of Lumé and that's what I used to use before my HRT journey."
"Mando or Lume are aluminum free."
#31
Milcu
4.5
(4)
"💯"
"Milcu"
"It's so much better than deo."
"Milcu powder / roll on helped her."
#32
Little Seed Farm
4.5
(4)
"Love the rosemary patchouli scent!!"
"I buy little seed farm. It also comes in a glass jar. Best aluminum free deodorant I’ve found that also doesn’t irritate me."
"I fell in love with the crème based deodorants from Little Seed Farm."
#33
Dry Idea
3.6
(5)
"DryIdea"
"Dry idea- unscented."
"Dry idea unscented"
"Unscented Dry Idea."
#34
Crystal
4.3
(4)
"Get the crystal mineral deodorant. No scent, works great, lasts years."
"Crystal brand deodorant works for me, I like the unscented one personally"
"Crystal Deodorant roll-on ball is very effective and unscented."
"Crystal deodorant after my nightly shower and Lume/Mando unscented stick in the morning does it for me 👍🏻"
#35
Dove Men
4.3
(4)
"Dove Men + clinical protection, Mitchum triple odor defense, and Gillette clear gel antiperspirant are all supposed to be solid."
"Men’s dove has never done me dirty"
"Dove men is pretty good, I will say try women’s deodorant preferably degree women’s ultra clear."
"Dove mens antiperspirant"
#36
Little Seed Farms
4.3
(4)
"I use an organic deodorant from Little Seed Farms. It's been over a year, and there are no problems."
"Try Little seed Farms. You can actually get two free samples."
"I love them all."
"Little seed farms or Thai spray deodorant"
#37
Secret Gel
4.3
(4)
"Secret GEL deodorant all the way (any scent) or secret clinical strength gel!!!! Been using it my whole life and nothing else works for me."
"I like the secret gel deodorant, they come in fun scents!"
"Managed to not smell bad by the time I get home."
"I like the secret gel ones, I sweat a lot and they deff help reduce the amount of sweat."
#38
BAN
5.0
(3)
"The only one I've found lately that doesn't bother my skin is BAN roll ons."
"Ban roll on."
"Personally, Ban roll-on has worked the best for me for odor control and not staining my clothing."
#39
Drysol
5.0
(3)
"There’s a prescription antiperspirant you can get called Drysol, I’ve found it to be LIFE CHANGING!!"
"I have used Drysol. I think in the UK is branded as Driclor."
"Get a prescription strength Drysol... Your pits will stop sweating and the problem you're having goes away."
#40
Lady Speed Stick
5.0
(3)
"Honestly lady speed stick is the only one I keep going back to."
"Lady speed stick from us amazon, never smell again."
"I’ve been using it for years and it’s the best."
#41
Kosas
4.7
(3)
"It’s amazing."
"I love the kosas deodorant."
#42
PitRok
4.7
(3)
"Honestly its PitROK."
"I've not used anything else for the last 15 years."
"It barely has any scent of its own and isn’t an antiperspirant but it kills the bacteria that cause body odour."
#43
Tawas
4.7
(3)
"Marami narin ako na try, pero pinaka effective talaga yung simple lang, try mo tawas or yung powdered na tawas"
"Id go for tawas, solid one, wag yung durog."
"Lahat ng deo na nasubukan ko, nakakasira at ngati lang sa kili kili ko."
#44
MUM
4.7
(3)
"MUM roll on for me, its the only one i dont get BO with."
"Mum roll on - Savers or Superdrug."
"It works and I like the fact it has no smell."
#45
Megababe
4.7
(3)
"I’ve been using and loving Megababe."
"MEGABABE!!"
"Megababe has worked for me!"
#46
No Pong
4.3
(3)
"This, no pong is AMAZING!"
"I use ‘no pong’ and think it works great."
"Is a great option if you want something without all the extra chemicals."
#47
Salt and Stone
4.3
(3)
"I love the Salt and Stone extra strength deodorant. It’s aluminum-free and, for me, it works even better than aluminum-based deodorants!"
"I have been using it for 2 years now."
"It works well, only thing is it leaves white residue on clothes"
#48
Panoxyl
4.3
(3)
"I started using Panoxyl(10% benzoyl peroxide) and it has gotten rid of the smell."
"The wash dramatically reduced my BO when I wear deodorant."
"...you can also use a benzoyl peroxide wash, like Panoxyl, or a medical wash, like Hibiclens, in the shower on your armpits."
#49
Perspi Guard
4.3
(3)
"Perspi guard. Truly amazing."
"Do yourself a favour and get some perspi guard."
"Put it on about 3 times a week, it stings like hell."
#50
Borotalco
4.3
(3)
"There is one called Borotalco it is the best roll on deodorant/antiperspirant i have ever used."
"It’s doesn’t smell like anything, but it will last ALL DAY."
#51
Harry's
4.0
(3)
"Shave your underarms and use Harrys. Worked for me"
"Harry’s 🐐"
"I've heard Harry's is good too."
#52
Right Guard
4.0
(3)
"Right guard is the only thing that works for me."
"Gel deodorants seem to work best for me. I like Right Guard or Gillette best."
"Right guard"
#53
Green Beaver
4.0
(3)
"I love Green Beaver in Canada."
"Got green beaver the other day and I'm really liking it."
"I'll pick up a stick of Green Beaver and see how it goes."
#54
Nivea Roll-On
5.0
(2)
"Nivea roll ons are my fave!"
"Nivea roll on deodorants are the best."
#55
Routine
5.0
(2)
"Routine deodorants made in Alberta, Canada."
"Is the BEST natural deodorant."
#56
Salt Crystal
5.0
(2)
"I use salt crystal deodorant right out of the shower."
"You could use a salt crystal deodorant! They work incredibly well and don’t stain anything"
#57
Nodor
5.0
(2)
"It is a invisible cream that leaves no residue behind."
"It is a invisible cream that leaves no residue behind."
#58
Dove Men + Care
5.0
(2)
"It has worked for me even on those high anxiety/stress days."
"Best smell and works."
#59
Shea Moisture
4.5
(2)
"Shea Moisture."
"Haven't tried it but heard good things about Carpe for excess sweating."
#60
Kellemen
4.5
(2)
"Kellemen hands down. Was built for this specifically. 6 Natural ingredients. Outlasts all the other brands by 2x or 3x."
"Kellemen is the only one that will hold up for my activities and is actually clean."
#61
Little Seed
4.5
(2)
"Little Seed works SO WELL."
"Little Seed Farm deodorant is pretty good. It's the most effective fragrance free natural deodorant I could find."
#62
Vanicream
4.0
(2)
"For me it has to be moisturizing too so i use vanicream if i can find it."
"I've had luck with the Vanicream Unscented Formula for Sensitive Skin."
#63
Hume
4.0
(2)
"I like hume. All natural, smells great."
"Hume"
#64
Humble
4.0
(2)
"You can get humble deodorant at Marshalls/TJ Maxx."
"I really like Humble or Love, Beauty and Planet."
#65
Dove Roll-On
4.0
(2)
"Dove’s powder scent roll on is lovely & my go to."
#66
Almay
4.0
(2)
"The unscented Almay sensitive skin deodorant works wonders for me."
"Almay or vanicream antiperspirant"
#67
Rowe Casa
4.0
(2)
"Deodorant from Rowe Casa. None have strong scents, if any."
"That’s what I use. Works great."
#68
Sanex
3.5
(2)
"+1 for sanex also there were some nice vaseline branded roll ons"
"Sanex."
#69
Tom's
2.5
(2)
"Tom's has some deodorants with aluminum"
"Tom’s makes me smell like a musty damp towel no matter which scent."
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