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The best natural deodorant for men: Our top picks

Better-smelling men's natural deodorant to fight body odor

Man applying deodorant.
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Deodorant is one of the best things for personal hygiene. Nobody likes being that guy that has noticeable body order, especially since we are hard working men. The only truly bad thing about deodorants is that they have been made using harmful chemicals for years. Luckily, brands have found ways to make better, natural deodorants for men that actually work. And if you’re making the choice of antiperspirant versus deodorant, then let us suggest that deodorant is the way to go (consider it a bacteria killer that targets odor at the source).

The best deodorants for men are stepping up their games, and formulas, by shifting-to multiple natural ingredients that forgo harmful chemicals in favor of working with your body the natural way.

You can help protect your body from harmful chemicals, mostly by ditching your old drugstore brand, and target odor by using premium deodorants that are also a great way to treat yourself. Having that in mind, let’s take a look at our picks for the best natural deodorants for men in 2022.

Oars + Alps Natural Deodorant Eucalyptus Spearmint
Oars + Alps Natural Deodorant Eucalyptus Spearmint
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Disco's Natural Deodorant
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Patrick's ND1 Natural Deodorant
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Jack Black Pit Ctrl Deodorant
Jack Black Pit Ctrl Deodorant
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Ursa Major Base Layer Deodorant
Ursa Major Base Layer Deodorant
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Method Men Juniper & Sage Deodorant
Method Men Juniper & Sage Deodorant
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Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant
Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant
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Oar and Alps eucalyptus spearmint deodorant.
Oars + Alp

Oars + Alps Natural Deodorant Eucalyptus Spearmint

Free of aluminum and featuring a number of fresh scent choices (including options for sensitive skin), Oars + Alps continues to pioneer the natural grooming game. It doesn't hurt that NFL star and brand ambassador DeAndre Hopkins approves of the brand, either.

Oars + Alps Natural Deodorant Eucalyptus Spearmint
Oars + Alps Natural Deodorant Eucalyptus Spearmint
Disco natural deodorant.
Disco

Disco's Natural Deodorant

Disco's aluminum-free natural deodorant is a great option that uses simple ingredients to get the job done. It is able to do so by using eucalyptus for neutralizing odors, tea tree oil to help fight bacteria, and aloe to moisturize and repair skin. Its nice and fresh, clean scent is nice on a lighter activity day.

Disco's Natural Deodorant
Patrick's natural deodorant.
Patricks

Patrick's ND1 Natural Deodorant

Patrick's natural deodorant has the ability to stop odors with the best of them, all without the harsh chemicals. Their formula is able to inhibit odor-causing bacteria for 24 hours featuring an ingredient called Niodor, a "future-oriented ingredient" as they like to call it. It has a great scent and is a very thick formula.

Patrick's ND1 Natural Deodorant
Schmidt’s Naturals Charcoal + Magnesium Deodorant
Schmidt's

Schmidt's Naturals Charcoal Deodorant

If you’re often frustrated with ineffective deodorants, consider giving Schmidt’s natural deodorant a chance. Imbued with odor-neutralizing ingredients like magnesium and charcoal, this award-winning deodorant promises all-day freshness, allowing you to power through every activity or errand stink-free.

Schmidt's Naturals Charcoal Deodorant
Schmidt's Naturals Charcoal Deodorant
Jack Black

Jack Black Pit Ctrl Deodorant

As the famed grooming brand celebrates two decades in business, it's worth getting to know this well-made, aluminum-free deodorant. Jack Black’s natural deodorant is formulated with potent ingredients such as baking soda and corn starch for neutralizing malodorous odors — perfect for post-workout use.

Jack Black Pit Ctrl Deodorant
Jack Black Pit Ctrl Deodorant
Ursa Major

Ursa Major Base Layer Deodorant

Ursa Major has a knack for checking all the right boxes when it comes to the best natural and organic deodorants for men, and this fine product is no exception as it offers everything you're looking for in a natural deodorant: Skin-friendly ingredients and guaranteed freshness.

Ursa Major Base Layer Deodorant
Ursa Major Base Layer Deodorant
Method Men Juniper & Sage Deodorant
Method Men

Method Men Juniper & Sage Deodorant

We love the crisp, clean scent combination and of course, the fact that this deodorant is natural and aluminum-free, and we think you'll feel the same way.

Method Men Juniper & Sage Deodorant
Method Men Juniper & Sage Deodorant
up your armpit game with fancy deodorant malin  goetz eucalyptus
Malin + Goetz

Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant

Now’s the time to grab some of the finest natural deodorants on the market, such as this eucalyptus deodorant from Malin + Goetz. With the help of odor-removing ingredients like probiotic enzymes and bergamot extract, you’ll reap the rewards of having odor-free underarms — regardless of your skin type.

Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant
Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant
OffCourt natural body spray.
OffCourt

OffCourt Body Spray for Men

OffCourt delivers on this, not your high schooler's body spray-body spray. With its 2-in-1 deodorant and cologne combination, it offers a great super-fresh, memorable scent, in an easy application form. Their sprays feature a prebiotic, which helps to keep the bad odor-causing bacteria in check. This is the perfect gym bag option to help you smell fresh after a tough session.

OffCourt Body Spray for Men - Aluminum Free
OffCourt Body Spray for Men
Public Goods Deodorant
Public Goods

Public Goods Deodorant

Made the right way (without parabens or phthalates, among other missing-but-not-missed chemicals), this crisp and clean deodorant will have you smelling great in no time.

Public Goods Deodorant
Public Goods Deodorant

Choosing a more natural deodorant can be a much healthier option when it comes to controlling unwarranted body odor. Don't get fooled by choosing one that is aluminum-free, but leaves you smelling like a wet dog.

Beau Hayhoe

Beau Hayhoe is a freelance men's style writer, consultant and PR pro based in Brooklyn. Beau's menswear and gear writing has appeared on a number of prominent men's style and lifestyle sites, including GearMoose, Maxim, InsideHook and more. He also covers music for The Line of Best Fit. Outside of working hours, Beau enjoys all things craft beer and has a passion for live concerts. Find him on Instagram (@BeauHayhoe) and follow him on Twitter (@BoKnowsClothes).

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