The Best Deodorants For Men Who Sweat A Lot

There is a difficult balance to be struck, between embracing your masculinity - and the sweat that comes associated with that testosterone and strong build - and worrying that people are struggling to be around that strong odor.

You might also be a man who sweats a lot making a living, working hard at your job, or in a hot climate. In your spare time, you might enjoy hitting the gym or biking in the mountains and find that nothing seems to stop that relentless sweating.

In any case, if you find that you sweat a lot, and you or others around you dislike how that sweat smells, getting the right deodorant, among other practices, can be a life-changing shift.

Change that sweat into a pheromonic superpower by reading through our list of the best deodorants for men who sweat a lot.

Deodorants, or Antiperspirants?

Hold on a minute though, you may be wondering why we suggest a deodorant rather than an antiperspirant. Or you might even be thinking at this stage that the two words are interchangeable.

Let's break it down then.

Antiperspirants

Antiperspirants purport to work by using aluminum to physically block the sweat from being produced and released. You can think of them as a little metallic bath plug for each of your sweat glands.

Many people who struggle with excessive sweat instinctually reach out for an antiperspirant formula to try to stem the flow of sweat at the point where it begins.

We will outline how a deodorant works instead, and why we believe it is the better approach, especially in the long term, for dealing with a lot of sweat.

Deodorants

Deodorants, rather than trying to block your natural sweat process, use numerous ways to change the sweat profile, from offensive to neutral or even pleasant.

One of the primary causes of intensely odorous sweat is an imbalance in the bacteria of our armpit (and elsewhere). Deodorants have ingredients to rebalance and promote healthy bacteria that will neutralize the scent profile of our sweat, so it is no longer offensive.

There are also ingredients in deodorants that soak up excess moisture, so it can be used as a top-up after sweating and deposit a pleasant fragrance instead on the skin.

The Better Choice for Men Who Sweat a Lot

The problem you may have already come across if you are reading this article is that over time the aluminum pore-blocking approach simply stops working. This can even leave your sweat in a worse position than it was before.

This is because sweat is an adaptive function, and our body is designed to keep rebalancing itself with various physiological changes to stay in a state of homeostasis. Sweat is one of the ways our body regulates temperature, toxins and other various functions.

This means that when we block our sweat glands for an extended period of time, our body adapts while still wanting to sweat out the same amount as before, so it will produce even more sweat to try to overcome the blocked pores.

Working With Your Sweat not Against it

So in the long term, trying to work with your sweat, rebalancing the amount and scent profile with a deodorant, is more effective than trying to block your sweat.

That way you can keep your sweaty masculinity but smell irresistible doing it, rather than being blocked or repellent.

After all, there are known compounds in our male sweat, that when in the right balance, positivity impacts the mood of men and women around you and increases their cooperability. Use that superpower to your advantage, don't suppress it!

Best Deodorants for Men Who Sweat a Lot

So let's get into it, what are the best deodorants for a man looking to change his sweat profile from a super turn-off into a super-power?

1. Blu Atlas - Classic Deodorant

Blu Atlas - Classic Deodorant

Scent Profile: Fruity and Subtle

Natural? 99% Natural Origins

Our number one pick for men who sweat a lot is the Classic Deodorant by Blu Atlas.

Blu Atlas makes quality, scientifically backed, naturally derived products, just for men. Trying to make better decisions for your health no longer means contending with sticky, ineffective solutions like the natural deodorants of the past, this product is sleek, effective and quick drying.

We love that Blu Atlas’s scents carry across product lines, so once you know what you love, all your skin and hair care products can work in symbiosis. And if the classic scent profile is not for you, we are equally big fans of their fragrance-free and coconut-apricot variants.

Odor-Quashing Ingredients

So what can we find in this potent little blend to put an end to your sweat-related woes?

Blu Atlas utilizes a powerful trifecta that brings together earth and flora. This deodorant takes you from the fiery heights of volcanic ash to the calming gentle power of horsetail extract bridged by the flexible and strong energy of bamboo stem extract.

Let's start with the battle-worthy fire of volcanic ash, also known as bentonite clay. This compound runs down your pores, soaking up sweat with intense absorption qualities, picks up impurities and then tightens up the pores after they clean.

Next up we have horsetail extract, which comes from a potent herb, not from our equine friends, as this is a vegan product. Horsetail soothes irritated skin, pouring water on bentonite’s scrubbing quality.

Finally, to create that sweet sweet scent moving forward, bamboo extract fights bad microbes and bacteria and also helps further in the skin soothing process, rounded off with the naturally sweat-reducing and scent-providing sage leaf extract.

Odor-Free, Guarantee

You may be as sick and tired of natural solutions that fall flat on their lofty promises as we are. That's why we love that Blu Atlas offers a satisfaction guarantee - either your sweat is diminished and transformed, or that's your money back.

We also feel secure in their medical advisory board of esteemed dermatologists and their dedication to scientifically backed ingredients.

2. Manscaped - Crop Preserver

Manscaped - Crop Preserver

Scent Profile: Light and Layered - Citrus, Jasmin, Woods

Natural? Some Natural Ingredients

The crop preserver is exactly what it sounds like. We’re talking ball sweat.

When it comes to being a man who sweats a lot, nothing can be worse than the sweltering, itching sensation and chafing from excess sweat on the balls.

That's why we put the Crop Preserver from Manscaped in second place on our list of the best deodorants for men who sweat a lot. This is an issue that needs to come out of the closet and finally be addressed, safely and effectively.

This is a special blend that combines deodorant with moisturizer, to give your balls that all-around TLC they are craving.

Odor-Quashing Ingredients

The top three natural ingredients in this formula are tapioca starch, extracted from cassava plant roots, caprylic capric triglycerides, a coconut oil derivative with no grease, and the popular succulent, aloe vera leaf juice.

There are powerful sweat-busting clinical compounds, too.

Tapioca starch is fantastic for drying up sweat whilst also reducing friction, to stop that chafe.

The coconut oil derivative adds a silky smoothness but without any oil residue. It is also packed with protective antioxidants to prevent environmental damage to the skin and promote healthy regeneration.

Aloe Leaf Juice is here to calm that sensitive skin, and give back moisture balance to that skin that manages to somehow be too dry and too sweaty at the same time. Aloe also has microbe rebalancing properties.

Odor-Free, Ball-istically

This product comes free of all the concerns you might have with putting products near your sensitive organs.

Rest assured that yes, this dries fast, and yes it dries clear.

We know just how much sweat you accrue down there, and yes this product is long-lasting.

And finally yes, there are no harmful dyes, parabens or aluminum. It is in fact a formula designed to protect and preserve that precious skin with hydration and antioxidants.

So no fear - time to cannonball into the routine of applying deodorant to that long-neglected region.

3. Menscience Androceuticals - Advanced Deodorant Fragrance-Free

Menscience Androceuticals - Advanced Deodorant Fragrance-Free

Scent Profile: Fragrance-Free and Alcohol-Free

Natural? Some Natural Ingredients

So even though you’ve been convinced to step away from the aluminum/antiperspirant route, you may still be drawn to formulas that offer clinical protection.

This advanced and fragrance-free formula from Menscience Androceuticals may be just what you are looking for.

We love that Menscience is unafraid to look into and develop products specifically for the male body whilst also making room for more sensitive skin types.

Odor-Quashing Ingredients

There is a lot going on in this potent formulation, so we’ll rattle off as many of the useful ingredients as we can fit.

Most important to the odor battle are micro zeolites. These are minerals which, when seen under a microscope, have a distinctive honeycomb shape. These are fantastic at absorbing moisture and bad odors.

On the free-radical fighting front, we have green tea extract paired with antioxidants. The catechin from the green tea directly prevents bacterial growth and the associated negative odors, whilst the phenolic acids rebalance inflammation and any discoloration of the skin.

When it comes to soothing and softening the skin, we have the botanical trio of witch hazel, allantoin and aloe vera, all great for sensitive skin. Shaving can exacerbate this sensitivity, which is why we love the lubricating and elasticity-promoting properties of glycerin.

To finish up, cornstarch and talc are well known for sweat mitigation and prevention.

Odor-Free, Clinically

Menscience promises the most advanced and effective products for men with professional-grade ingredients. So much so, they also offer 100% satisfaction, or they will return your money.

4. Duke Cannon - Natural Charcoal Deodorant Bergamot & Black Pepper

Duke Cannon - Natural Charcoal Deodorant Bergamot & Black Pepper

Scent Profile: Clean, Subtle, Fresh Air, Bergamot, Woodsy

Natural? Some Natural Ingredients

This deodorant is not labeled trench warfare for no reason. This boot-busting formula kicks odor to the curb and does so all day long. As they say, this is designed for the 12-hour workday, not just for playing around for half an hour.

And the reviews sure do back this claim.

This dark charcoal blend also embraces all that is masculine with its deep and spicy scent and powerful ashy remains. And it does it all with an unassuming list of just ten ingredients.

Odor-Quashing Ingredients

As its titular ingredient, charcoal is the true powerhouse in this sweat-squashing deodorant.

Charcoal was used as a cleaning agent for centuries, absorbing all sorts of impurities, sweat, bacteria and any other nasties lingering on your skin.

Charcoal is also known to mitigate many toxins, having been added to many products like toothpaste and even lattes these days. Not that we advise ingesting this deodorant!

Witch hazel naturally possesses toning and astringent qualities that are effective for body odor. This will join in the battle with charcoal for smooth and odorless skin.

Vitamin E works wonders for your skin barrier, smoothing, protecting and locking beneficial moisture in. None of that drying out and soreness from traditional antiperspirants here!

Odor-Free, Canonically

Duke Cannon puts it best when they say that “nobody needs to smell how hard you work.” Let them see your rippling muscle and sexy sheen but convert that sweat stench into that pheromone-powered allure instead!

5. Dr. Squatch - Cool Fresh Aloe Deodorant

Dr. Squatch - Cool Fresh Aloe Deodorant

Scent Profile: Fresh, Crisp, Cooling, Clean Laundry

Natural? 98-100% Naturally Derived

If you are more of a laid-back, fresh-scented kinda guy, rather than enveloping yourself in broody musks, you will love this natural offering from Dr. Squatch. Dr. Squatch has made it to number five on our list of the best deodorants for men who sweat a lot.

And for good reason.

We love a great naturally-powered body product, and Dr. Squatch is a crowd favorite. We love their range of scents too from fresh mountain and water scents to bright citrusy summer scents to deep warm scents inspired by top-shelf liquor.

There is something for every kind of guy, but we are particularly partial to how this aloe scent pairs well with the body, your clean clothes and any other scented products you apply.

Odor-Quashing Ingredients

So yes, Dr. Squatch guarantees the most natural of products with that 98-100% naturally derived claim that blows us away.

First up is of course the soothing, cooling and deep rehydration provided by aloe vera juice. Not to mention its bacterial rebalancing properties.

Charcoal powder makes a reappearance in this formula with its natural deodorizing and detoxifying properties. This is blended with arrowroot powder which absorbs both odor and sweat and a probiotic that balances the armpit biome for that sweetened scent.

There is also plenty of calming nourishment, fatty acids and vitamins provided from shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed oil. The natural fragrances come from essential oils which have individual benefits for skin health and odor.

Odor-Free, Squatchin’ly

The team at Dr. Squatch is proud of what they call The Squatch Difference. This is all about transparency, the true meaning of a deeply natural product, and reshaping what efficacy can be reached with truly natural products.

There is also something about the branding and packaging that makes this a great and fun gift, especially for the outdoorsy man in your life. As a bonus, this approach won't bring your agenda to manage their odor to their consciousness at all. Subtle!

6. HUGO BOSS - Boss The Scent Deodorant Stick

HUGO BOSS - Boss The Scent Deodorant Stick

Scent Profile: Floral, Fruity with a Base of Cacao

Natural? No

Are you a man that is both pragmatic and bold and loves a deep mysterious scent? Love to keep others in the room wondering about you, trying to figure you out, engaging in the art of calculated and subtle seduction?

Our number six pick, The Boss Scent Deodorant Stick may be your perfect match, rolling cologne and deodorant into one.

After all, you're money smart -what's the point in buying two products when you can have both in one and through a luxurious and respected gentleman's brand?

Odor-Quashing Ingredients

Of course, the pride of place in this blend is its sophisticated scent profile. This flows from spicy ginger to the exotic heart notes of the manika fruit. It makes its way to a sultry leather base sealing the deal of seduction.

Clinical compounds are used to fight odor in a complex interwoven formula. Elements include the emollient and emulsifier stearic acid, which protects the skin barrier whilst smoothing and cleaning the skin's surface. Palmitic acid does similar and also moisturizes.

This also uses alcohol, the age-old cleanser, along with other ingredients to stop odor in its tracks.

Odor-Free, Luxury

Sometimes you want a product that sits in a room, subtly conveying the message of who's the boss. Of course, it's you, especially with the Hugo Boss The Scent Deodorant Stick hanging around your presence.

7. Malin+Goetz - Eucalyptus Deodorant

Malin+Goetz - Eucalyptus Deodorant

Scent Profile: Fresh, Zingy, Eucalyptus

Natural? Contains Natural Ingredients

Malin+Goetz is all for uncomplicating your beauty regime. They also keep their ingredients gentle for sensitive skin, whilst remaining powerful in their odor-fighting properties.

There's good reason that the eucalyptus deodorant has remained Malin+Goetz’s number one bestseller for over ten years. It just can't be beat.

Odor-Quashing Ingredients

Eucalyptus and citronella take front and center in this refreshing and uplifting deodorant.

Eucalyptus extract is known for calming properties for the skin, strengthening the skin barrier and injecting moisture into tender dry skin. It also has a unique aroma we just adore.

Citronella is really the powerhouse when it comes to fighting the stench. Citronella works on the bacteria in your armpits and other high-sweat zones, eradicating bacteria that cause odor. Its fresh citrusy scent also cuts through the aroma of sweat to take precedence.

We also love what is not present in this naturally-driven deodorant. This formula contains no aluminum, parabens, alcohol or baking soda and leaves no nasty oily residue on the skin after application.

Odor-Free, From the Trees

As with most things in nature, good things take time. Malin+Goetz recommend waiting for three weeks to judge the efficacy of this product, especially if coming to this product from an antiperspirant.

This gives time for the homeostasis of your body to readjust once all sweat gland pores are available and also for the citronella to get to work neutralizing the skin environments and influencing bacterial growth.

8. TRIUMPH & DISASTER - Deodorant Frankincense, Bay Leaf and Clove

TRIUMPH & DISASTER - Deodorant Frankincense, Bay Leaf and Clove

Scent Profile: Exotic, Warm, Autumnal, Earthy

Natural? Some Natural Ingredients

Looking at this beautifully presented deodorant from TRIUMPH+DISASTER has us questioning why the typical aesthetic approach to deodorant design is brash and full of plastic, giving us the energy of a drugstore or medical product.

Our number eight pick on the list of the best deodorants for men who sweat a lot proves that deodorant can be done with elegance and style, appearing just like an eau de cologne or other such sophisticated skin product.

And we are just suckers for a deep and heady musky scent.

Odor-Quashing Ingredients

When it comes to a unique mix of exotic ingredients, TRIUMPH+DISASTER has really taken the cake, heralding from the paradise of New Zealand.

First up is manuka oil made from a plant native to New Zealand. Manuka has a neutralizing effect against odor. Paired with another NZ Native, Kawakawa, the two soothe tender skin and inflammation.

As well as having epic moisturizing properties, aloe vera also provides antibacterial and antifungal activity. By now you know how important it is to balance that underarm ecosystem to reduce bad-smelling sweat.

Baking soda works in partnership with the aloe vera in the battle against bad bacteria. Baking Soda creates an alkaline environment in which the bacteria cannot thrive.

Finally, all this is rounded off with organic lavender oil, which also has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Best of all, lavender adds a gentle herbal sweetness to the scent profile.

Odor-Free, Dance on a Breeze

This product from TRIUMPH+DISASTER has really leaned into the core deodorant philosophy: sweat is good for you and should be worked with not against.

With all the nourishing goodies contained in this beautifully presented deodorant, you are urged to dance the night away with bliss and ease, knowing you will be smelling your best, with the hypnotic fragrance notes trailing behind you wherever you go.

We also think this would make for a great elegant gift.

9. Mitchum MEN - Natural Power Cedarwood Gel Cream

Mitchum MEN - Natural Power Cedarwood Gel Cream

Scent Profile: Amber Musk, Cedarwood

Natural? 96% Naturally Derived

Number nine on our list of the best deodorants for men who sweat a lot is the Natural Power Gel Cream from Mitchum MEN.

We love a good drugstore brand that delivers on its promises, is easily accessible, yet is driven by an impressive 97% naturally derived blend of ingredients.

Yay for the earth and for your body too, especially with an impressive 24-hour efficacy in reducing wetness and keeping odor at bay.

Odor-Quashing Ingredients

As a throwback to the number one pick on our list from Blu Atlas, this formula from Mitchum is powered primarily by bamboo powder. This is supported by various fragrant and effective botanical oils.

So let's refresh, how exactly does bamboo powder help in the fight against odor? First of all, it's all about absorption, bamboo powder loves to suck up all that oil, sweat and other toxins that linger on your skin

Secondly, it performs that all-important antimicrobial action to provide long-lasting action against bad smells. It provides a gentle mattifying appearance to the skin and even provides a little gentle exfoliation.

Along with cornstarch and arrowroot powder, this is one formula that won't let sweat stick around.

We also love that along with ingredients powered by nature, Mitchum chooses not to include any parabens, phthalates, animal products or artificial fragrances in this blend.

Odor-Free, Naturally

One of the big rules in making shifts in habit and changes in routine is to make the goal accessible and small.

If you're looking to make the transition to a natural deodorant but don't want to deal with the hassle of going to new stores or signing up on new websites, Mitchum is stocked wherever most bargain drugstore products are available and is also available on Amazon.

10. Aesop - Deodorant Roll-On

Aesop - Deodorant Roll-On

Scent Profile: Herbal, Woody, Earthy

Natural? Some Natural Ingredients

For our last recommendation for deodorants for men who sweat a lot, we will take a dip back onto the more luxurious end of the skincare market.

And nobody delivers a delicious earthy scent as well as Aesop with its surprising cut across the scent profile with some spicier herbs like wasabi.

For the smooth quick drying formula, easy rollerball application and fantastic scent, this is one that simply had to make the list. Another elegant bottle to gift too.

Odor-Quashing Ingredients

Four ingredients take precedence in this deodorant: sage, vetiver root, zinc ricinoleate and wasabi japonica.

The vetiver root and sage contribute to the fresh and earthy aroma that emanates as soon as you take the cap off.

Zinc and wasabi are powering the anti-odor part of this blend. Wasabi contains the all-important antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory actions for reducing the negative sweat scent profile.

Zinc is considered by some to be as effective as aluminum for reducing sweating, by trapping and absorbing odor molecules. It also contributes to the bacterial battle and has UV protective properties.

Odor-Free, Earthy and Musky

We love that this formula is smooth, thin and milky much like the typical antiperspirant deodorants you may be currently used to using.

We also love that Aesop offers free samples with every purchase so that you can try another of their aromatic and luxurious clinical formulations for body and hair care.