The 9 Best Spray Deodorants You Can Buy Right Now
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It's hot; you're sweaty. We're sweaty. Everyone on the subway, walking from their car to the office, or outside for any amount of time is also sweaty. Which is why everyone should be putting on deodorant every morning. A regular Esquire reader who has read our extensive grooming coverage might chuckle at that statement, but based on what the world smells like, it seems like we actually need to say it out loud.
If you are conscious of how you smell and roll-ons have never been your thing, we get it. Deodorants can leave that sticky residue, and anti-perspirants can just get clumped in your armpit hair. Plus, there's the streaks and stains that'll burn through all your white tees —a key point in our argument that we should ditch white tees altogether .
Thankfully, modern grooming has blessed us with spray-on deodorant . It does the same essential job as a typical roll-on—freshening you up and helping mask or eliminate body odor—but it comes in a can, goes on in a fine mist, dries quickly, and won't leave your underarms feeling sticky. Some even pull double duty as a full-body spray , which, in this heat, can definitely be a big help. We've tried a whole bunch, from all natural options to heavy-duty antiperspirants, and these are the ones we recommend.
1) Dove Men + Care Whole Body Deo Deodorant Spray
Some spray deodorants aren't just for your underarms. In fact, Dove Men + Care makes one that's safe for your whole body. Armpits? Check. Feet? Check. Intimates...? Yes, that too.
The formula is gentle and recommended for all skin types, even sensitive skin, since it's free from aluminum, alcohol, parabens, and dyes. It helps reduce chafing and irritation, and it smells great, too. The warm cedarwood and shea butter scent is definitely a crowd-pleaser, but you can also choose from a few other nice scents.
2) Native Deodorant Spray
Another spray deodorant you can use on your whole body is this natural one from Native, which happens to be one of our favorite drugstore skincare brands . We like that Native uses only safe, natural ingredients in its products, so you can rest assured you aren't slathering your body in harmful chemicals. It's affordable but doesn't skimp on quality or scent—in fact, the fun scents are our favorite part. We love this sea salt and cedar one, and the eucalyptus and mint scent is a fun, refreshing choice. Note that it is alcohol-based, so it may sting on dry or irritated skin.
3) Degree Antiperspirant Spray Black + White (3 Count)
If you're only looking for natural spray deodorants, that's great—but sometimes we need something a little stronger that doesn't just cover up body odor but helps reduce all that sweat in the first place. That's where antiperspirant spray comes in. Degree makes a seriously strong antiperspirant spray that uses aluminum chlorohydrate to help prevent you from sweating buckets, and it smells nice, too: a fresh scent of cedarwood, orange, pineapple, and amber. This one lasts up to 72 hours, but if you want to turn it up a notch, we also love Degree's Clinical Dry Spray with odor and sweat protection for up to 96 hours.
4) Corpus Deodorant Spray
So far, all of these spray deodorants have been more than 3.4 ounces, which means you won't be able to take them on a plane. But Corpus makes a really nice spray deodorant that comes in at 2.6 ounces—perfect for staying fresh on your next trip. Like Native, the formula here is plant-based and all natural, but it does contain alcohol, which can be irritating on sensitive or dry skin. It sprays on crystal clear and lasts many hours, and the Cedar Flora scent is warm and earthy (and you'll feel pretty fancy with this stuff on).
5) Old Spice Total Body Deodorant
You didn't think we'd forget about Old Spice here, did you? This stuff dries super quickly with little to no residue, and it has that good ol' gentlemanly smell to it that the brand is famous for. This is another one you can use all over your body, and you also have a few nice scent options including vanilla shea, aloe rain, and cucumber avocado (which might actually be our favorite).
6) Oars + Alps Whole Body Deodorant Spray
Not only is this spray deodorant from Oars + Alps clean (its formula is free from aluminum, glycols, parabens, phthalates, and talc), but it's also fresh AF. And by that, we mean it literally smells like an ocean breeze. The refreshing aquatic scent has notes of lime, cedarwood, and fresh greens—it's a universally appealing scent that will help cover up whatever body odor you're trying to mask.
7) Aesop Spray Deodorant
Do you really need your spray deodorant to be the most luxurious product in your grooming routine? Maybe not. But if you are looking for something higher-end than a drugstore deo, Aesop has just the thing for you. This little bottle of spray deodorant will make you smell like you have your life together with its woody, herbaceous aroma (you can also opt for the herbal version with notes of sage leaf). Its main ingredient is zinc ricinoleate, a natural and nontoxic alternative to aluminum that actively absorbs and eliminates the bacteria that cause stinky odors instead of just masking the smell.
8) OffCourt Performance Body Spray
OffCourt is for the gym bros. If you're someone who's always moving and always sweating, you'll need a performance deodorant that's built to fight odors at the source, not just cover them up. Like Aesop, this spray deodorant uses zinc ricinoleate to do just that. It won't stop you from sweating, but that's not the point—it'll stop you from stinking while you sweat. And with a refreshing, lightweight scent, people will wonder how you smell so good while working out.
9) Cremo Italian Bergamot Deodorizing Body Spray
We're big fans of Cremo's super affordable fine fragrance , especially its famous Italian Bergamot scent. People love this fresh, citrusy fragrance so much that the brand made it into a deodorizing body spray, so now you can smell extra nice. While this body spray isn't necessarily a deodorant all on its own, it's good to have as an add-on to an unscented deodorant or antiperspirant.
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