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Our picks at a glance
- 1Best OverallDegree Men Extreme Blast Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick4.765,773 ratingsSee it on Amazon
- 2Best Aluminum-FreeOld Spice High Endurance Aluminum Free Deodorant, Pure Sport4.624,857 ratingsSee it on Amazon
- 3Best with Moisturizing CreamDove Men+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick4.638,690 ratingsSee it on Amazon
Start with one question: do you want less sweat, or just less odor? Under the federal rule for over-the-counter antiperspirants, an antiperspirant is the product sold to reduce sweat, and its permitted active ingredients are aluminum compounds. Two of these picks are antiperspirants, Degree Men Extreme Blast and Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh. The third, Old Spice High Endurance Aluminum Free, is a deodorant that makes odor claims only. All three are sold by Amazon.com and rated 4.6 or higher.
How we picked
We searched Amazon for men's deodorant and set aside sponsored results, clinical- and prescription-strength products, and listings rated below 4.3 or on fewer than 200 ratings. From what was left we kept one antiperspirant, one aluminum-free deodorant and one stick built around moisturizer, and saved each one's title, bullets, ingredients, seller and return terms. Native's aluminum-free stick, which its listing says is for women and men, is a pick in the best deodorant for women.
Not sure which kind you need? Does aluminum-free deodorant work? explains the difference between a deodorant and an antiperspirant.
Degree Men Extreme Blast Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
It has the highest rating and the deepest rating base here, 4.7 across more than 65,000 ratings. It is an antiperspirant: the label lists aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY at 18.2% as the active ingredient, and Degree claims 48-hour sweat and odor protection and describes a citrus scent. The title calls it both Original and Extreme Blast; the bullets, description and selected scent all say Extreme Blast. The label tells people with kidney disease to ask a doctor before use.
What the listing says
- Antiperspirant: aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY 18.2%
- 48-hour sweat and odor protection (per Degree)
- Citrus scent
- Pack of two 2.7 oz sticks
- Title also says Original
Shipped and sold by Amazon.com, with free 30-day returns, per the listing.
Old Spice High Endurance Aluminum Free Deodorant, Pure Sport
An aluminum-free deodorant, so its claims are about odor: Old Spice claims 24/7 odor protection, and the listing makes no sweat claim. The scent is listed as citrus, blond woods and amber; the title calls it Sport and the bullets Pure Sport. Old Spice says it goes on clear to reduce white marks on clothes.
What the listing says
- Aluminum-free deodorant; odor claims only
- 24/7 odor protection (per Old Spice)
- Goes on clear (per Old Spice)
- Citrus, blond woods and amber scent
- Pack of three 3.0 oz sticks
Shipped and sold by Amazon.com, with free 30-day returns, per the listing.
Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
An antiperspirant, with aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY at 15.2%, built around what Dove calls 1/4 moisturizing cream. Dove claims 72-hour sweat and odor protection and calls the formula non-irritant. The scent is citrus, and sunflower seed oil appears in the ingredient list.
What the listing says
- Antiperspirant: aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY 15.2%
- 1/4 moisturizing cream (per Dove)
- 72-hour sweat and odor protection (per Dove)
- Citrus scent
- Pack of four 2.7 oz sticks
Shipped and sold by Amazon.com, with free 30-day returns, per the listing.
Side by side
| Stick | Type | Active (as listed) | Claim (per brand) | Pack | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Men Extreme Blast Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick | Antiperspirant | Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY 18.2% | 48-hour sweat and odor | 2 x 2.7 oz | 4.765,773 ratings |
| Old Spice High Endurance Aluminum Free Deodorant, Pure Sport | Deodorant, aluminum-free | None listed | 24/7 odor | 3 x 3.0 oz | 4.624,857 ratings |
| Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick | Antiperspirant | Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY 15.2% | 72-hour sweat and odor | 4 x 2.7 oz | 4.638,690 ratings |
What to look for
Sweat or odor
Degree and Dove Men+Care are antiperspirants and claim sweat and odor protection. Old Spice Aluminum Free is a deodorant and claims odor protection only.
Hours on the label
Degree says 48 hours, Dove 72 hours and Old Spice 24/7.
Scent
All three describe a citrus scent; Old Spice adds blond woods and amber.
Label warnings
Degree and Old Spice both say not to apply to broken skin, and Degree's label tells people with kidney disease to ask a doctor first.
The bottom line
Dove Men+Care Extra Fresh, an antiperspirant with what Dove calls 1/4 moisturizing cream.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between deodorant and antiperspirant?
Under the federal rule for over-the-counter antiperspirants, an antiperspirant reduces sweat, and its permitted active ingredients are aluminum compounds. A deodorant targets odor. Our explainer on aluminum-free deodorant covers it in more detail.
Will the Old Spice Aluminum Free stop sweat?
Its listing makes no sweat claim. It is a deodorant, and Old Spice describes it as odor protection.
Which one protects longest?
Each brand states its own figure: Degree 48 hours, Dove Men+Care 72 hours and Old Spice 24/7 odor protection. We have no way to compare those claims.
Is Dove Men+Care good for sensitive skin?
Dove calls the formula non-irritant and says its 1/4 moisturizing cream helps protect against irritation. The label says to apply it to underarms only.
Why are the ratings different from what I see on Amazon?
Ratings change over time. The figures here are what each listing showed on the date at the top of this page.
Ratings and listing details were checked on Amazon on the date shown at the top of this page. We have not used these; everything above is from their Amazon listings.
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