You're Welcome: These Are the Best-Smelling Deodorants Ever

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updated Apr 23, 2019

Deodorant is something of a necessity. In the hot, muggy dog days of summer, it's practically a requirement so that you don't repulse fellow passengers on the subway or in your Uber pool. (Seriously, don't be that person.) But necessity is boring, and we want even our most mundane personal care items to complement our lifestyle and fit our everyday aesthetic (whether that's a minimalistic, super-luxe, or low-key vibe we're going for). It sounds crazy, but the products we surround ourselves with—yes, even deodorant—make a difference in our work and living spaces.

That’s why we’ve assembled a short list of our all-time favorite deodorants. From clean lavender to uplifting citrus scents and designer-concocted fragrances, these are the offerings we're always happy to roll on. Keep scrolling to see the eight deodorants that we could probably wear in lieu of perfume.

Milk Makeup Natural Deodorant $14

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This 100% vegan option is formulated with natural and organic ingredients. The natural lavender oil provides a light, airy scent.

Dove Cool Essentials Dry Spray Antiperspirant $6

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This cucumber-scented Dove deodorant is a classic. It smells powdery but not in a grandma-ish way—it's more fresh and lightweight. Plus, it comes in a spray now, which means you won't have to worry about deodorant stains marking up your dark clothing.

Malin and Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant Mini 1 oz.

Malin + Goetz Eucalyptus Deodorant $14

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This cult-classic is alcohol- and aluminum- free, and has naturally antiseptic eucalyptus oil, so you'll smell fresh and clean all day.

Schmidt's Natural Deodorant Stick Rose + Vanilla $10

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If you prefer traditionally feminine fragrances, then you'll love this one. Schmidt's makes all-natural, cruelty-free products from ingredients like coconut oil, baking soda, and essential oils. It's got a more potent scent than other deodorants, but it smells so good that we don't mind.

Tom Ford Private Blend 'Neroli Portofino' Deodorant Stick $52

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If you can shell out $50 for a deodorant, do so on this one from Tom Ford. Yes, it's expensive, but it's also insanely luxurious. The Neroli Portofino scent is a classic rich, floral. Once you apply, you can go without perfume (plus you have an interesting "I once spent more than $50 on deodorant" conversation starter).

Native Coconut Vanilla Deodorant $12

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Natural deodorant brand Native calls this scent its most popular, and we can see why. Its soft, slightly tropical scent is something we'd honestly wear in a perfume. Plus, their deodorants are aluminum- and paraben-free.

Secret Clean Lavender Invisible Solid $4

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This is another example of a deodorant that smells like lavender without being heady or overbearing. Not only does it smell fantastic, but it's easy to find and does the job.