For most people, the reason they wear deodorant is to eliminate body odor. Many deodorants contain a scent to help mask the odor. For some people, this scent will clash with their cologne or perfume, so they may prefer an unscented deodorant.
Most, but not all, brands will offer the consumer a choice of scents. Some advertise a “Fresh Mountain Scent” or a “Rugged Masculine Scent” or a “Sweat Feminine Scent” or some similar advertising slogan. It simply means that a scent has been inserted into the deodorant during the manufacturing process. All deodorants start out as an unscented product, scent is added to help cover up body odor.
If the only scent you use is the one that comes from your deodorant, then it may be acceptable to use one that leaves a light scent behind. But if you like to wear cologne or perfume, you may inadvertently overdo the level or clash. If you work indoors or in a crowded office, having perfume and scented deodorant around you can overwhelm your coworkers.
That’s why more and more people are switching to a fragrance-free deodorant, because it won’t clash with the cologne you’re wearing. They are guided by the motto that less is more.
If you’re an active hunter, you probably realize that eliminating human scent will help you get closer to wild game; many hunters are also switching to an unscented deodorant to eliminate their personal odor.
When hunting members of the opposite sex, many people now follow the theory that natural body odors are attractive, so they will use a fragrance-free deodorant to get rid of the harsh, excessive odor, but still give off a natural body odor.
It all comes down to personal preference. Some people prefer their deodorant not to smell, others like the scent. Either one works, so pick your favourite.
