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Being a guy isn’t as easy as it sounds. Itchy beards, sweaty pits, and the unspoken pressure of smelling good without feeling like you just stepped out of a high school locker room. When you start to add in factors like itchy skin, hunting for the best deodorant becomes all the more difficult… until now.
Whether you’re going for protection from sweat with an antiperspirant or using a straight-up odor fighter, locking down the best odor fighter isn’t as easy as it sounds. For the especially hairy and sweaty mean, a good deodorant has to check off a couple of boxes to be considered pit-worthy.
From all-natural woodsy scents to powerful anti-inflammatory blends, these are the eight best deodorants and antiperspirants for guys.
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For the clean and serene guy on the scene.
Close your eyes and picture yourself in a forest. What do you hear? What do you feel? What do you smell? Is it the soothing minty scent of the eucalyptus tree or is it Grooming Lounge's Greatest Pits Deodorant? A natural antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent, eucalyptus is the odor-neutralizing yet gentle ingredient that won’t scare your armpits away. No alcohol, no aluminum, no stains, just the cool touch of eucalyptus extract and citronellyl. With the odor-neutralizing citronellyl methylcrotonate in each stick, you won’t have to worry about stray body odor killing your vibe, which makes this one of the best ways to smell as good as you look. Ok, you can open your eyes now.
For the first-class jet-setter.
Molton Brown's famous Black Peppercorn body wash is so good, they had to make it into a deodorant. Enter Molton Brown’s Re-Charge Black Pepper Deodorant Stick; a first-class ticket to luxury via your armpits. The dark and woodsy scent is an amalgamation of essential oils from exotic sources like the Central American Andiroba tree and aromatic coriander that provides 24 hours of solid protection from wetness and bacteria. With key ingredients like lemon, and bergamot essential oil naturally fighting odor, Molton Brown’s got you covered under the shirt.
Strong name, for sensitive pits.
Duke Cannon’s military themed Natural Fresh Water + Neroli Deodorant is named “Trench Warfare”. We assume the trenches are our pits and the war we’re waging? It’s against irritation, dryness, and odor. Top weapons in our arsenal are: Aloe to combat inflammation, Vitamin E to lock in moisture, Witch Hazel to eliminate itchiness, and Activated Charcoal to obliterate stink. Recruit this platoon of natural, odor-fighting ingredients to defeat B.O. and tell your sensitive under-arm skin, “at ease, soldier!”.
Formula without the footprint.
You know what we love about Jack Black’s line of deodorants and antiperspirants? They keep it real — really real. Each and every Jack Black product is paraben-free, dermatologist-tested, vegan, and sold at a price that won’t make you sweat. Jack Black Pit CTRL delivers a light, clean smell paired with a gentle formula that promises an irritation-free pit. So, how do these guys offer such intense protection? With powerful odor-neutralizing ingredients that you can actually pronounce, like Baking Soda and Cornstarch. There's no acetamethylhydrates or chloraphyllipticus (we made these up) so you can stay sweat-free and smelling good, without rubbing a bunch of chemicals into your armpits.
Wild without the wetness.
How do you stay fresh and keep cool at the same time? Ursa Major Hoppin' Fresh Deodorant keeps sensitive underarm skin fresh, clean, and damn nice-smelling with a unique blend of hops, eucalyptus, grapefruit, lemon, ginger, and rosemary. This dynamic deodorant absorbs surface level moisture, giving you the guarantee of dry day without dry skin. A fresh dose of aloe adds an extra layer of protection for your skin while hops (yup, like the stuff in beer) fight the bacteria that causes body odor. Aluminum-free, 100% all-natural, and uber protective all at once. Yes, please!
For that minty-clean smell.
It’s a miracle! Actually, it’s Malin + Goetz. This all-natural deodorant uses eucalyptus — an organic antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent — as part of a cocktail of odor-neutralizing, sweat-fighting, gentle ingredients. This paraben-free eucalyptus deodorant is perfect for guys with sensitive skin, as well as anyone who is sick of the chemical-packed drugstore junk you used in high school. M+G’s residue, paraben, and alcohol-free formula won’t irritate or stain; putting your mind and pits at ease.
For the guys who like their alcohol in glasses — where it belongs.
Alcohol can fight bad odors, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you want it on your body 24/7. Aloe Leaf juice and Alpine Caribou Moss are key ingredients in this alcohol-free, odor demolishing blend of natural goodness. A quick-drying formula ensures a citrusy beach smell stays with you all day, mess free. Vegan and Gluten free, if this stick of deodorant was any more natural, you would be eating it over a bed of kale.
For the Axe graduate.
Meet Axe body spray’s bigger, cooler, way-better-smelling brother. This super clean and cool body spray helps guys stay fresh when deodorant and powder isn’t an option. Balla for Men Body Spray’s cool blast of oak and musk gives you a level of protection a little stronger than deodorant, but without the intensity of cologne. This lightweight spray is packed with aloe and chamomile, which soothes the skin while keeping you covered from body odor.
For the understated man, who always makes a statement.
A lesson we’ve learned from alcohol and Chinese food - too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Don’t overdo it with the subtle scent of Dr. Squatch’s Alpine Sage Deodorant Stick. Perfect for layering with your favorite cologne, this deodorant features a warm and breezy scent of cypress, patchouli, and sage, plus it features Dr. Squatch’s Odor-Squatching® system. What is an Odor-Squatching® system? We don’t know, but we assume if you have odor, you probably want it squatched. Featuring natural deodorizers and skin-nourishing moisturizers, this deodorant is perfect for all skin types and especially for anyone who doesn’t want to make anyone else’s eyes water while sharing an elevator.
For the guy who aspires to not perspire.
Too many deodorants leave skin itchy, dry, and red — not Kiehl's Superbly Efficient Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant. This superbly efficient formula utilizes the natural cooling power of witch hazel to fight odors as well as a potent cocktail of orange, lemon and linseed extracts to bathe your pits in luxury. Working double-time as a moisturizer, this deodorant cream prevents excess sweat and odor without any leaving pesky stains on your shirt.
For the guy keeping it all natural.
Brickell Fresh Mint Deodorant is an invigorating and refreshing deodorant made entirely of all-natural ingredients coconut oil, vitamin E, and shea butter. This aluminum-free, baking soda-free, alcohol-free formula cleanses your pits and nourishes the skin while arrowroot absorbs and neutralizes odor-causing bacteria.
If you're lookin' to shake things up.
We’d remiss to put together a list of the best deodorants for men without including our very own rash and itch-fighting Super Powder. Every guy caught in the middle of a heatwave knows about those certain trouble areas that cause redness and chafing in the summer. This barber-approved, super simple combo of talcum powder and zinc absorbs sweat, reduces friction, and takes care of discomfort with one easy shake. Apply to your chest, feet, butt, or groin for a light and clean smell that keeps you protected from the elements.
