Degree is a brand of antiperspirant for both men and women that is manufactured by Unilever. It comes in stick, gel, and spray forms.

1960s. In the 1960s the world met Rexona antiperspirant, later to become Degree in the USA. It was then introduced in Finland and quickly rolled out to the rest of the world.

Degree is a personal care brand with a range of deodorants for women and men and is also known in many countries as Rexona.

Dove Leading deodorant brands in the U.S. 2022, based on sales In that year, Dove was the leading U.S. deodorant brand with sales of around 847 million U.S. dollars.

Our top picks

• Best overall/editor's pick: Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Antiperspirant & Deodorant.
• Best stick: Degree Ultra Clear Pure Clean Antiperspirant & Deodorant.
• Best aluminum-free: Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant.
• Best natural: Native ​​Regular Deodorant.

Mum The first deodorant that killed odor-causing bacteria was called Mum and it was trademarked in 1888. It was a waxy cream that came in a metal tin and used zinc oxide to fight odor. Back then, deodorant was a fairly novel idea, as most women simply used perfume to smell fresh.

Rexona is now the world's No. 1 antiperspirant and deodorant brand (verified by NielsenIQ), sold in more than 100 countries, with turnover of more than €2 billion a year.

The world's bestselling deodorant, Rexona, is also sold as Sure, Shield and Degree around the world – but whatever the name, it always carries the iconic 'tick' logo.

Rexona, the World's No. 1 deodorant brand, is known for its odour protection and fresh fragrances.

As a woman, this works better than any deodorant out there marketed to women. Smells good too. Smells amazing and keeps me from sweating too much. While the product may work great it falls apart at about the 3/4 amount of use.

• Secret Clinical Strength Invisible Antiperspirant & Deodorant.
• Degree Ultra Clear Pure Clean Antiperspirant & Deodorant.
• Dove 0% Aluminum Deodorant.
• Vanicream Antiperspirant Deodorant for Sensitive Skin.
• Dove Beauty Clear Finish Antiperspirant & Deodorant Dry Spray.
• Native Regular Deodorant.
• Athena Club All Day Deo.

We almost couldn't tell any difference between Dove – Clinical Protection and Degree – Women Clinical Protection. The applicator, consistency, packaging, ingredients and effectiveness of the product are virtually identical. Even the scent of Dove - Soothing Chamomile - smells similarly light and floral.