Best Deodorants & Antiperspirant for Men

Whatever your lifestyle is like, deodorant is definitely an important product for basic hygiene and preventing odour. But due to their abundance in the grooming market, it's normal to be overwhelmed by all of the options and marketing jargon out there.

To keep things simple, you can break this grooming category down into two sides: Deodorant and Antiperspirant. Deodorant is for masking odour, whereas antiperspirant prevents sweat. The odour is a result of the reaction between sweat and bacteria; the sweat itself doesn't actually smell.

While the application of deodorant is straightforward, there are some considerations to think about when choosing the best one that suits your lifestyle. In this article, we've selected the best deodorants for men that'll keep your pits feeling fresh. 

Best Antiperspirant: Jack Black Pit Boss

Regardless of the occasion, wet patches aren't a good look - and so antiperspirants are the product for you. Jack Black Pit Boss contains Aluminium, a tried-and-true ingredient for avoiding wetness. It works by obstructing pores in the skin, preventing sweat from leaving the body. Its anhydrous property means that it absorbs moisture, which is useful during scorching weather in the Summer.

Glycerin has also been added into the mix. As a natural humectant, it retains the skin's moisture balance while forming a protective layer to prevent excess moisture loss. In place of water, Jack Black has utilised Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice as the product's base instead. Touted for its calming abilities, aloe vera juice is able to soothe irritated pits while providing a subtle cooling sensation upon application.

Best Unscented Deodorant: Menscience Advanced Deodorant

An unscented deodorant is the best option when you don't want any conflicts with your signature fragrance. That said, this can be a tricky find as many deodorants contain strong fragrances to combat odours in the first place.

The Menscience Advanced Deodorant is designed to play well with other products. Unfragranced and aluminium free, it's ideal for sensitive skin types which are prone to reacting to certain ingredients. To combat odour, the product uses Microzeolites - microscopic minerals that absorb moisture and counteract odour-causing bacteria.

Tea Tree Extract is a welcome addition due to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, assisting the microzeolites in reducing any odour. The inclusion of Allantoin and Chamomile Extract calms and soothes, neutralising any irritations and preventing uncomfortable itching. We give bonus points to this product because it's non-staining, perfect for your expensive white shirts.

Best Natural Deodorant: Baxter of California Deodorant

Baxter of California's Deodorant contains a high proportion of naturally-derived ingredients, and is aluminium and alcohol-free, making it a great option if your underarms are prone to dryness, itchiness and flakiness.  It takes a more gentle approach to prevent odour, utilising Comfrey, Yarrow and Chamomile Extract to provide relief throughout the day. Yarrow is particularly beneficial with its healing and anti-inflammatory properties, proving useful if your skin is prone to becoming cracked from dryness.

It's a popular product in the grooming space, having won the GQ Grooming Award Winner for Best Deodorant and the AskMen.com Grooming Award.