12 Deodorants to Keep You Smelling Fresh

Sweating is fine. Stinking is not.

There's no shame in perspiration; your body needs to naturally regulate its temperature and manage stress. If your sweat is offensive, however—that is, if you stink—then you've got a problem. A good deodorant should mask any musk that comes with the day's many aggressors.

1 of 12
Courtesy
Dove Men + Care

Deodorant Stick

Just like its soap, Dove's deodorant stick is infused with moisturizer to protect your skin from dryness—often a side effect of sweat-stopping sticks.

$5, amazon.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
2 of 12
Courtesy
Lush

The Guv’ner

This talc-based powder can go under the arms, on the back, in your socks, on your junk...wherever you get sweaty. It's made with rosemary, thyme, and tea tree to keep you smelling natural in all the right ways.

$12, lushusa.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
3 of 12
Courtesy
Jack Black

Cool CTRL Natural Deodorant

This formula uses zinc salt and grapefruit extract to keep sweat stink at bay.

$19, nordstrom.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
4 of 12
Every Man Jack

Deodorant

Every Man Jack's deodorant stick is a no-fail, easy option. Plus, the sandalwood scent is basically cologne.

$12 for 2, amazon.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
5 of 12
Courtesy
Primal Pit Paste

Natural Deodorant

This deodorant is packed with organic ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax. Spread it under your arms at the start of the day or before a workout.

$11, primalpitpaste.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
6 of 12
Courtesy
Old Spice

Denali Deodorant

Sometimes it's best to stick with the classics—or at least an updated classic. After all, Old Spice was the deodorant your grandpa probably used.

$4, amazon.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
7 of 12
Courtesy
Crystal

Deodorant Stick

For guys who want to avoid the harsh chemicals of deodorant, try a deodorant stone. It's made with natural mineral salts that neutralize odors caused by sweating.

$7, amazon.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
8 of 12
Courtesy
Origins

No Offense Alcohol- and Aluminum-Free Deodorant

If you have sensitive pits, an alcohol- and aluminum-free deodorant won't offend soft skin.

$19, nordstrom.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
9 of 12
Courtesy
PiperWai

Activated Charcoal Deodorant

If you don't like deodorants that completely block off sweat (hey, some people like 'em to breathe), try PiperWai. It uses activated charcoal to stop you from smelling, but not to disrupt any natural processes.

$17, piperwai.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
10 of 12
Courtesy
Anthony

Alcohol-Free Deodorant

No alcohol. No aluminum. No weird chemicals. This one only uses botanical extracts to minimize odor, fight bacteria, absorb moisture, and calm the skin.

$18, nordstrom.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
11 of 12
Courtesy
Aesop

Deodorant

Not all spray deodorants are like canned napalm. Aesop's natural spray has a light woodsy scent that won't arrive in a room before you do.

$35, aesop.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
12 of 12
Courtesy
Tom Ford

Oud Wood Deodorant Stick

Though Tom Ford once famously said that men shouldn't use deodorant—he prefers the smell of sweat—he makes a pretty good case against himself with his Oud Wood stick. Maybe chalk it up to one of life's great ironies.

$52, mrporter.com

SHOP

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below
Advertisement - Continue Reading Below