Me dumb male, me never use deodorant or perfume before (shower everyday tho). What brand or products should me do to smell good but in a low key way? Or just how to get start on the smell good journey in general. For reference, I live in a hot and humid place and I sweat quite a bit. Thanks you!

  • ElGosso [he/him]
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    1 year ago

    Step one is what you put on your stanky pits. Keep in mind that there's a difference between antiperspirant (stops sweat) and deodorant (stops odor). You probably need antiperspirant. Gel and stick both work fine, I tend to find that spray doesn't last quite as long.

    • citrussy_capybara [ze/hir]
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      1 year ago

      Anti-perspirants almost all contain some aluminum compound that causes pit stains on clothes, so wouldn’t recommend to most people. And for people who find it makes a positive difference, at least wear cheap undershirts that cover the area to make clothes last longer.

      • ElGosso [he/him]
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        1 year ago

        OP is a sweaty guy who lives in a hot and humid place - I think taking the L on antiperspirant stains might be the way to go.