In 13 years living in Thailand I have relied on family to bring my favorite underarm deodorant.  Those 'mules' have not come since the summer of 2017.  My favorite is Old Spice.  See: https://oldspice.com/

 

What are worthwhile underarm deodorants here in Thailand?  I've tried Top Country and find it has a faint smell of something. The television commercials show two guys wearing fake horse heads.

 

Terry

( a few miles south of Hua Hin )

Despite the average smell of Top Country i still reckon it's the best, usually it's 38 baht for 60 ml, others seem to be smaller 30ml for 70+ baht and don't roll as well

Lazada (and Shopee) is your friend.

4 minutes ago, MeePeeMai said:

Lazada (and Shopee) is your friend.

Feeble, he's looking for actual names of products

(Tried the roll ons and found most of them sticky,

Only one (for me) was Dove.

Then I found a good spray on which Was better.

150ml  so lasts a good while.

 

 

 

 

Axe - 

A bit fruity, but it'll do. 

And a better value. 

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

Feeble, he's looking for actual names of products

I thought he was hard up for some Old Spice. I was merely pointing out the fact that there's literally tons of it for sale here on Lazada. Why burden others to mule it?

 

1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said:

 

 

Terry, get yourself off to Boots in Market Village and pick up Nivea Dry Impact.

 

No more embarrassing sweat patches even in the hottest of hot weather. 

 

 

 

Of the local products I use Nivea for men Stress protect. Looks like the pic above, but liquid. They market a bunch of brands. Still, I have to look a bit to find that exact one.

I do not know what stores are in Hua Hin, but I ran into some Old Spice 'Pure Sport' a couple months back. I am in CM, so either in Tops or Rimping market, I forget the exact store, but I picked one up So it is out there.  

 

 

3 hours ago, MeePeeMai said:

Lazada (and Shopee) is your friend.

Both are usually cheaper.

 

I prefer spray.

 

Shoppee better return policy and less fakes.

I found a 'David Beckam' spray on in Big C last week. She hasn't complained about it yet.

I use Gillette Endurance gel, bought a lot last time in UK for £2 at Superdrug. Same thing (or fake) on Lazada for Bht 400.

The last lot I bought said 24 hour protection, but now it is 48 hours. Someone tell me how it works please.

Speed Stick (Musk) is widely available here and reasonably priced.

   It's a manly scent, not fruity or feminine in any way, if that's what you want.

   To each his own.

17 minutes ago, TooPoopedToPop said:

Speed Stick (Musk) is widely available here and reasonably priced.

   It's a manly scent, not fruity or feminine in any way, if that's what you want.

   To each his own.

Yeah for some reason they've decided men should have a musk\tree mold scent

Rexona - an antiperspirant deodorant (which falls under the Sure brand in the UK) - the issue is that its 162 Baht per can which is outrageously expensive compared to the UK (and other countries). 

 

As far as actually Smelling nice: 2-3 showers per day.... underarm deodorant, then Usually 'Clinque Happy’ ETD on the clothes (perhaps the Clinique is a a bit fruity for ‘manly men’ here - its fresh and the wife likes it).

 

 

But nothing really stops me sweating in this humidity - Yesterday I adjusted the chain on my motorcycle and came back in the house 15 mins later ’sodden’.

Put a bike rack on the car (took an hour of messing around) - was pished wet through to the under-crackers with sweat !

 

 

 

 

not deodorant, but plain hospital alcohol from 35b/litre or more expensive alcohol jelly for disinfecting hands.

Fill up any diffusing bottle.

I have one constantly on my computer desk. Another one in the car, that one is also used for car disinfection.

For scent you can use essential oils (which would also enhance disinfection effect) or aftershave.

Same would freshen up your face, clean hands before meal

52 minutes ago, TooPoopedToPop said:

Speed Stick (Musk) is widely available here and reasonably priced.

   It's a manly scent, not fruity or feminine in any way, if that's what you want.

   To each his own.

+1

It's excellent and not an overwhelming odor as so many of them are.

Try it and you'll never hear "farang men" again as long as you're here.

8 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Despite the average smell of Top Country i still reckon it's the best, usually it's 38 baht for 60 ml, others seem to be smaller 30ml for 70+ baht and don't roll as well

I get mine from cosmetic stalls at markets or malls. Top Country 100ml 39b. Or 39b for 60ml at 7-11.

 

 

 

8 minutes ago, bobandyson said:

I get mine from cosmetic stalls at markets or malls. Top Country 100ml 39b. Or 39b for 60ml at 7-11.

 

 

 

I originally used to buy in a beauty shop that closed due to covid but I'll keep an eye out in markets etc as you suggest, good idea

My recommendation:

 

 

It's more expensive than the others in their range for good reason.

7 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Terry, get yourself off to Boots in Market Village and pick up Nivea Dry Impact.

 

No more embarrassing sweat patches even in the hottest of hot weather. 

 

 

 

Yes. + 1 for this. All the others too wet and gave me fungle rash because always damp.

 

Really tempted by Mach Man if only for the name. Under arms and around the wedding tackle.  Well 'ard. 

I imagine it to smell of a Formular 1 pit lane , petrol ,grease and burning rubber.

 

Remember old spice and brut being very smelly in the 70's early 80's. Surprised they make them anymore.

 

Found Boots deodorants are quite good and work well for me in Thailand's climate.

10 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Feeble, he's looking for actual names of products

He mentioned  Old Spice and said he had friends bring that over for him. I used to do that as well but he can order that and other US products on Shopee. I have also picked it up at Central Lad Prao or Mall Namawan in Bkk in the imported products  isle.  Also seen at Villa Market and other  expat/tourist stores. I prefer the anti persirant solid stiks or spray.

The skin is the largest organ of the body and performs multiple functions to keep our bodies healthy and regulated. .Can you imagine spraying some chemical on your heart or liver to interfere with its function. Never understood the use of deodorant.

 

 

I stay away from the ever present Nivea deodorants because they contain an aluminium derivative.  It sets off the jacked up TSA alarms when I go through the airport scans at JFK.  Took me several trips to realise what set off the alarm—similar to the composition of gun powder or some kind of explosive, I think.

I went to the pharmacy and asked for deodorant she said "Ball type" I said "No for underarm"

Buy no-aluminum sprays.

 

I don't use any of them. I find it too uncomfortable walking around with plastic tubes in my armpits....

I dont bother much with under arm sprays/roll ons... Iv always found best (for me anyway) is Trusty Tin of Snake Brand Talc - Original Lavender or the newer Red can... get it anywhere - 7/11s, Mom n Pop shops etc... and deffo No1 for Jock itch or Sweaty Nads lol... Great for keeping these areas dry & comfortable

 

If never tried before Do Not Over Do it around your Knackers as you will have some interesting results 555

 

Clinique Happy is a great fresh smelling Citrus daytime fragrance (after a shower or gym) just a little though, been wearing that since a GF back in UK bought me some and I was hooked from then, Hugo  Boss do a similar smelling scent but is not as good and is higher priced.

 

17 hours ago, Fortean1 said:

What are worthwhile underarm deodorants here in Thailand?  I've tried Top Country and find it has a faint smell of something. The television commercials show two guys wearing fake horse heads.

I use Nam Plaa and blend in with the locals