If we were to rattle off phrases that have never, ever been uttered, “wow, your armpits are chic” would probably be among them. Because TBH, with all the sweat and shaving rash they cop, our poor pits weren’t dealt the greatest lot in life. But if you’re the girl who claims even the bags under her eyes are designer, you’ll no doubt prefer something boujee, even when it comes to banishing body odour. And there’s no reason why we can’t sweat (or not sweat if your formula is working) stylishly. With sticks and sprays boasting every luxury label from Chanel to Calvin Klein, we’ve rounded up the best designer deos in the game – and whilst a few were technically designed for the guys, there’s no reason why us women can’t take them for a whirl too. Swipe and spritz to your heart’s content; just be prepared for the plethora of pit-related compliments coming your way.
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Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent L’Homme Deodorant Stick
The formula will leave you bone dry, but the citrus and sandalwood scent will have you salivating, plus its alcohol-free status also means it’s safe for sensitive skin.
Dior
Dior JOY Deodorant Spray ($70, myer.com.au)
Housing a scent described by Dior as a ‘floral firework’, this spritely spray will practically leave you smelling as if you’ve slotted roses under your pits – ideal.
Estee Lauder
Estee Lauder Youth-Dew Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
Runway collection or not, we definitely deem Estee worthy of designer status in the deodorant realm. This spicy-floral-fruity mix contains a little bit of everything, and the odour-fighting formula will keep you dry through just about anything.
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein ck Free Deodorant ($19, myer.com.au)
A universal warm, woody scent, the smell would be perfect for you and your partner; we still recommend individual sticks in the name of hygiene, though, and at under $20 a pop, double is certainly doable.
Tom Ford
Tom Ford Mandarino Di Amalfi All Over Body Spray ($110, myer.com.au)
Tom’s signature citrus is as sparkling as ever in spray form – the scent it transfers is luxuriously light, but it’s a heavy-hitter when it comes to fighting sweat and unwanted odours.
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani Acqua Di Gio Pour Homme Deodorant Stick ($52, myer.com.au)
Two things are absolutely clear: firstly, the formula (white stains will be a thing of the past), and secondly, the fact that the refreshing scent will lock you in as a repeat customer.
Chanel
Chanel Antaeus Deodorant Stick ($46, davidjones.com)
If anyone can make anti-perspirant chic, it’s Chanel. With a lavender and leather laced aroma, it’ll somehow make your pits smell powerful (don’t question, just try).
Hermès
HermèsTwilly d’Hermès Alcohol-Free Deodorant Stick ($70, davidjones.com)
A fresh and feminine smelling formula, this Hermès delight also works to provide softness to the skin with a unique and intoxicating blend of ginger, tuberose and sandalwood.
Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne 1 Million Deodorant Stick ($42, davidjones.com.au)
Paco are the masters of perfume, but evidently they also know their way around a solid scent. This one smells like mandarin, peppermint and cinnamon, and it needs to be applied to your armpits ASAP.
If only I had the cash to try some of these designer deodorants, would be a luxury.
Imagine how good that would make you feel knowing that you're chucking on designer deodrant thoughhh dang i dont know if i would rush to the store just to buy a hundred bucks worth of armpit cover stuff aaahahha