We Tested Deodorants.
There Are Clear Winners.
Finding a deodorant shouldn’t be hard. I tested the “72-hour” claims, the “no stain” promises, and the scents so you don’t have to. These are 100% unsponsored results.
Best Overall (Women)
Clinical StrengthSecret Clinical
Soft Solid • Antiperspirant
Reality Check Pass
If you want something that holds up during real life stress (not just sitting in AC), this is the safest choice. It ignores heat and workout sweat completely.
- Invisible formula
- Heat resistant
- Affordable
- Contains Aluminum
- Ball applicator
Best Overall (Men)
No StainsDegree UltraClear
Black + White • Stick
Reality Check Pass
Similar performance to Secret, but designed to save your clothes. If half your wardrobe is black t-shirts, the “No White Marks” tech is a wardrobe saver.
- Zero white marks
- Motion activated
- Strong scent (Polarizing)
- Not Natural
Best Natural
Aluminum-FreeSchmidt’s
Natural Formula • Stick
Reality Check Surprisingly Good
Most natural options work for about 5 minutes. Schmidt’s is the rare one that actually works all day. It doesn’t have that “earthy” smell after a few hours—it just smells clean.
- Clean Ingredients
- Goes on dry
- Expensive ($$)
- Can be gritty texture
The Scent Locker
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Schmidt’s has the wildest variety, but Charcoal & Magnesium is the bestseller for a reason.
