Deodorant/antiperspirant reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 254 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 40 posts to rank the best Deodorant/antiperspirant brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/malefashionadvice, r/hygiene, r/beauty, r/CasualUK, r/AskMen. Top-rated brands include Mitchum (4.3/5), Dove (4.2/5), Old Spice (4.1/5).

Stats

Reviews254

Subreddits24

Posts40

Brands43

Products71

Top communities

r/malefashionadvice50 r/hygiene40 r/beauty32 r/CasualUK27 r/AskMen16

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By Product

Mitchum

4.3

(32)

"Mitchum aerosol doesn’t work for me at all but the roll on is brilliant x"

"I swear by Mitchum Ultimate. Yes it’s more expensive, but I require so little for it to work that I bet it’s better value."

"I tried their clear gel version. Out-standing magic potion."

"Mitchum changed my life. Smells great, no irritation and keeps you BO free all day."

"Have got through 3 different scents in the last 1-2 years and loved all of them, works so well."

"Mitchum, always."

"Mitchum's Gel Deodorant is the best I've ever found. It's clear, and doesn't stain."

"Mitchum gel deodorant works great for me! I needed a good deodorant for a summer music festival last year... It worked a charm and I’ve been buying it ever since!"

"I was about to comment Mitchum too! The stick one, I can’t use anything else!"

"Mitchum powder fresh is a great one. The eucalyptus-scented version is delightful and long-lasting."

Dove

4.2

(31)

"Dove invisible solid antiperspirant deodorant in the sensitive/unscented version has been working really well for me."

"Soft smells good lasts all day and it’s gente + no white marks"

"Dove for women in pear or peach , it goes white if you put it on immediately after a shower but otherwise my clothes always smell amazing."

"+1 for me too on Dove spray. Everything else I’ve tried makes me itch like crazy."

"The Dove stick deodorant works very well for me, it’s been the only one I use for 15 plus years and I’ve tried everything."

"Dove spray is the GOAT"

"Dove Clinical Protection is by far my fave!"

"Dove 72h black and white nothing has beat it for me"

"Dove clean comfort deodorant (go figure) goes really well with Dove clean comfort body wash."

"Aluminum free, water based deodorant by Dove. I never those white powder stains anymore."

Old Spice

4.1

(28)

"I'm a big fan of old spice Fiji!"

"Old Spice men’s deodorant is the absolute best! ... 24 hours after I applied and immediately after a heavy workout ... my pits smelled like NOTHING."

"I like the Fiji scent!"

"Anything old spice really."

"Old spice bear glove is the best."

"I would suggest Old Spice, it has products that combine both."

"I only put on antiperspirant at night before bed and only every once in a while. Then I put on just plain Old Spice deodorant after I shower."

"Old Spice"

"I buy the old spice antiperspirant that has a higher aluminum content, I think it’s like 19% or something."

"My Old Spice recommendation does so something similar because it is both a deodorant and anti-perspirant."

Certain Dri

4.7

(23)

"Heavily vouching certain dri!"

"Certain Dri. It's an antiperspirant you put it on at night and it seriously works for several days, and WAY better than normal stuff."

"Certain dri roll on, rolll on specifically. That stuff I used to put on the night before I went to festivals."

"Certain dri is so underrated. use it at night every few days and you'll cut your sweating back tons."

"Certain Dri roll on is the best be sure to read and follow the directions"

"Certain Dri was the only thing that worked for me in terms of actually blocking sweat and keeping my clothes clean."

"Certain dri for sure. Just try. However, follow their instructions and apply just tiny amount before bed."

"Certain Dri. 1 swipe is all you need. I live by this stuff, it's scary good."

"It was my first summer I wasn’t embarrassed with how I smelt."

"It’s important that it’s applied in the evening."

Degree

4.4

(14)

"Degree Black and White works great and doesn’t stain the way other antiperspirants do."

"Degree Clinical is the only one that works consistently, it's a holy Grail product for me."

"I use Degree MotionSense and barely sweat anymore."

"Degree Clinical after struggling with sweat for years, and it’s the only thing that keeps me dry without feeling gross. Plus, it actually lasts all day."

"Degree clinical is the only thing that works for women"

"I couldn't believe how well this one works. I'm a lady, but get hot easily and sweat with the best of them. It is far superior to any women's deodorant."

"Degree black & white"

"I used to like degree Cool Rush for men and have been complimented on that one as well."

"My bf keeps telling me to try Degree if I'm so worried about sweating"

"The black and white degree."

Secret

4.3

(12)

"It works better than any other men or women's deodorant we've tried."

"That combo really got me through those hot southern summers!"

"The only thing that works for me lately is Secret Clinical Strength. They make an unscented scent too! I never sweat or smell when used properly."

"Its the only one that works for me."

"Secret Outlast gel. Male sure to get the antiperspirant/deodorant combo."

"I've used Secret my whole life. Clean Lavendar is my favorite."

"I have been using pretty much only the "notes of Vanilla" scent and I haven’t notice it make me smell weird and it doesn’t stain my shirts."

"Secret clinical"

"I personally like the secret gel. i find the gel is less prone to getting marks on my clothes"

"I’ve been using Secret Powder Fresh for years."

Native

3.8

(13)

"I like Native. Gave it a shot when I ran out of Degree and never looked back. Doesn’t stain and doesn’t go on sticky, and works better than anything I’d been using before."

"I like the brand Native and choose mild to low scent."

"I like the Native brand. Aluminum free deodorant (not antiperspirant). I switched and stopped staining shirts"

"It hasn’t given me an itchy reaction over prolonged use."

"I switched to native and I’ve had good luck. I have pretty sensitive skin and both worked in that regard."

"I started using native products because I liked their packaging and the scents they provide. It’s a natural deodorant that has just the right amount of smell."

"One of the only 'natural' deodorants I like."

"My teenage sons use Native (unscented) and it works well for them."

"Native works well for me."

"Is a good brand."

Arm & Hammer

4.3

(11)

"This is the correct answer all around. This deodorant is great and I hit my pits with a buzzer with no guard and never have issues with sweat or smell!"

"Agree with this. I will only use A&H UltraMax unscented. Doesn’t burn my pits, doesn’t stain my shirts, has absolutely zero fragrance, and washes off completely with soap."

"Arm & Hammer Essentials unscented. Hands down."

"A&H Essentials. There's nothing in there that will stain clothes."

"Arm & Hammer (Great. Kids did)"

"Arm & Hammer Essentials Unscented, aluminum free, and best of all, it's reasonably priced."

"I personally use Arm & Hammer. Fantastic stuff."

"I love using Arm & Hammer. It’s the only thing that’s worked for me since being pregnant with my now 4yo."

"I use Arm and Hammer Ultra Max and it works better than anything I've used in Japan."

"I'm happy with Arm & Hammer from iHerb. Cheap and effective."

Nuud

4.6

(9)

"Nuud is the only deodorant that worked for me"

"I tried Nuud and found it to be the answer. It's stupid expensive, but it works, doesn't stain, and it's basically scentless."

"Nuud deodorant has worked absolute wonders for me."

"Nuud works best for me. Been using it for years, and don’t have to apply it every day."

"I recommend Nuud. The active ingredient is silver. ... Nuud is terrific. It kills the smelly bacteria in your sweat, so you still perspire but no BO."

"Nuud deoderant, doesn’t stop the sweating but somehow, magically, it does stop any odor."

"I’ll try Nuud."

"I switched to Nuud. I've been using it for years without any buildup issues."

"Nuud works great for me. No scented version, however."

#10

Drysol

4.6

(7)

"I have used Drysol. I think in the UK is branded as Driclor. Best stuff for when you really don't want to sweat."

"If you have hyperhidrosis, definitely Drysol. You need a prescription but I put it on once every 3 days before bed and not a drop of sweat and no body odor at all."

"Drysol is a Rx antiperspirant and the OTC equivalents are Certain Dri and Mitchum with Secret Clinical Strength following closely behind."

"Try drysol. I used to have this same problem and drysol changed my life."

"Very first result: https://drysol.ca/"

"You can order direct from them or on Amazon. They carry it at most pharmacies where I live."

"Drysol."

#11

Gillette

4.1

(7)

"I use the Gillette Antiperspirant Deodorant clear gel. Been using it for years. It goes on clear and dries clear."

"I’ve been using this Gillette clear gel for some years now and it’s awesome. It goes on clear and dries clear."

"Gillette Right Guard stick"

"Gilette clinical has been working for me."

"Try switching to the men’s version of Degree or Gillette. They have higher percentages of active ingredients, and honestly, they work better."

"I like Gillette Clear Gel."

"Gillette anti persperant"

#12

Driclor

4.5

(6)

"Driclor"

"Driclor has near mythical status amongst my friendship group. It's probably the most effective product I've ever encountered."

"You won't sweat for 3 to 4 days. Be warned it burns and itches if you apply on wet skin! This is the only thing that helped me with my "

"I was prescribed driclor as a teen to use on forehead and hands because of over perspiration! Luckily it seemed to stop it."

"Driclor, but it’s unnecessary for most people. Also, it can sometimes sting, but it works."

"Driclor is good."

#13

Lume

4.5

(6)

"Lume is the only thing that works!!"

"It was the only thing that worked."

"I highly recommend."

"The only thing I can wear is Lume unscented and it does the job."

"I started using lume this week and so far I really like it! Would recommend"

"Lume. ITs aluminum free. trick of it is to stop using aluminum based deodorants for a few days and scrub the residuw out of your pits."

#14

Vichy

4.0

(4)

"I started using Vichy. It smells so good"

"I use this one: https://www.vichy.ch/de-ch/alle-produkte/deo/roll-ons/deo-stress-resist-72h"

"The Vichy red one is really good, I tried Mitchum and that wasn’t enough for me"

"I have tried so many and honestly Vichy has been the best for me"

#15

Dr. Squatch

3.8

3.0

(1)

"I use Thompson Tee. Unfortunately, I think they ran out of stock on Amazon JP and just never restocked."

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