Best: Overall

Let’s face it, finding a deodorant that lasts 72 hours is bound to raise a few eyebrows, but let us assure you, this one from Vichy actually works. Thankfully, the high-precision roll-on swiftly does the job and as the brand gloats, offers “unrivalled and long-lasting efficacy”. White marks? None. And its summer-vibes aroma is suitable for all kinds of skin from dry to oily and sensitive. It’s hypoallergenic, too.

Best: For a summery scent

You may not have made it to Italy this summer, but thanks to the wonderful creature that is Tom Ford, you can transport yourself there with this delightfully La Dolce Vita-ready deodorant stick. Vibrant, sparkling and transportive, neroli Portofino captures the cool breezes and crisp lush foliage of the Italian Riviera. As you roll it on your pits, citrus oils, floral notes and amber undertones come alive to leave a splashy yet substantive impression on all those who get a whiff.

Pair it with the neroli Portofino bath and body collection (from £46, Harrods.com) and nobody, including yourself, will be able to resist you.

Best: For fashion-conscious types

Ever since this headline-worthy Chanel scent made its debut in 2010, masses still run like mad to get their hands on every update the fashion house releases. Aromatic and woody, the spray streams invigorating bursts of citrus and amber cedar notes alongside New Caledonian sandalwood to give it a warm and sensual finish. Buy direct from the house and you’ll get all the Chanel paraphernalia, including a flashy box and a personalised gift note (even if it’s for yourself).

Best: Eco-friendly choice

For those in search of something almost entirely natural, look no further than this crafty little number from Horace. Dubbed “the deodorant you and your shirts have been waiting for”, the stick uses precisely 98 per cent ingredients of natural origin that take both anti-stain and hygiene very, very seriously. Packed with an anti-bacterial complex oozing diatomaceous earth, eucalyptus, clary sage and tea tree essential oils, it’s a light botanical number that will keep your pits as well as your nostrils very happy.

Best: For sensitive skin

Aesop knows a thing or two about fine-smelling formulas, especially those that pack a seriously botanical punch. Its unisex herbal deodorant roll-on is completely alcohol-free and has a soothing milky texture guaranteed not to irritate those with sensitive skin types.

Formulated to actively reduce and mask any odour, the deodorant is infused with a unique blend of essential oils and the efficacious benefits of zinc ricinoleate (to absorb all the moisture), sage leaf and wasabi extract. Scent? Herby and veering towards the woody side.

Best: For sophisticated scent

Stay fresh with this alcohol-free active formula from luxury Italian perfumer Acqua di Parma that guarantees comfortable protection for the modern man on the go. Delicately scented with the brand’s signature essence of “Colonia”, it is a great addition to your daily bath and body care ritual, and smells so good you’ll want to eat the packaging it came in. Expect lush notes of Italian bergamot, orange, Paraguayan petitgrain, Virginian cedarwood and Indonesian patchouli.

Best: Hypoallergenic formula

La Roche-Posay is all about fuss-free yet highly effective, results-driven skincare. The 24hr physiological deodorant offers round-the-clock protection and, thanks to its hypoallergenic formula, is perfect for guys with sensitive or reactive skin that is prone to dryness, redness, itching and burning. Ingredient-wise, the potion is free from any preservatives, aluminium salts, alcohol and parabens. Plus, it’s all infused with La Roche-Posay’s own signature and soothing thermal spring water, which means no residue, clothes remain streak-free and body odour is totally cancelled.

Best: For a statement

Le Labo has reached such cult status it could whip up anything new and it would instantly prove a bestseller. Using plant-derived glycerine to both regulate moisture and soothe irritation, the signature deodorant from its grooming line, is as kind to delicate underarm skin as it is fragrant. What makes it so? The magical stick is infused with antioxidants, vitamin E and potassium alum (a fancy word combo for mineral salts) and is free from nasty additives, from usual culprit aluminium chloride to zirconium. Scent-wise, think a woody, masculine fragrance of bergamot, lavender, tonka bean and violet.

Best: For giving back to the planet

If you are looking for something crafted by Mother Nature herself (not literally, of course), this is the deodorant to buy. Totally plant-based, the 100 per cent recyclable and refillable formula contains only natural ingredients and is free from parabens, SLS, artificial fragrance and propylene glycol. Dubbed “the world’s kindest deodorant” by its creators, the brand gets extra Brownie points from us as every deodorant sold goes to fund the collection of plastic bottles from our oceans.

Best: For simple ingredients

Founded by retired New Zealand professional cricketer Dion Nash, Triumph & Disaster is the modern-day Down Under export to know. Designed to limit excess moisture and “control bad aromas”, Blanco oozes fresh citrusy notes reminiscent of a lazy, hazy summer spent on the Med. What’s in the box? Expect a stick crammed full of kawakawa (New Zealand pepper tree), bergamot oil (a citrus loaded with anti-inflammatory properties), lime oil (a cleansing agent great for oily, congested or acne-prone skin) and organic lavender, simply because it smells nice. Delivered in a roll-on applicator, another bonus is that it doesn’t affect the body’s natural excretion or heating systems. It might sound like jargon, but the happier your pores are now, the fewer problems you’re likely to have long-term.

Best: For gym-goers

If you find yourself getting drenched with sweat in the gym, Kiehl’s body fuel antiperspirant is just the tonic. The fast-drying roll-on has a fresh, energising aroma infused with caffeine, vitamin C and zinc that gives blokes a staggering 48 hours of protection. Aside from its wow-factor formula, it’s easy to pack and conceal, and glides along the pits near enough effortlessly.