Wild Deodorant review
I’m a vegan who lifts weights regularly, cycles everywhere and climbs up and down scores of stairs all day because my research labs are based on different floors. So it’s fair to say that I sweat quite a lot.
I have been vegan since 2016 and it took me years to finally find a deodorant that was both cruelty-free and good for the environment. But find it I did and Wild Deodorant really was the apple of my eye (or pits) for a good few years.
But whilst they smell divine and come in the most beautiful, durable cases, they are not perfect and nowadays, I alternate between Wild and Fussy Deodorant – discover why I like Fussy in my Fussy Deodorant review.
Nevertheless, Wild is still one of my favourite natural vegan deodorants. Read my Wild Deodorant review to learn more about my experience of using their refillable deodorant over the past 4 years.
Pros
- Reusable case
- Compostable refills
- Divine scents
- It works (mostly)
Cons
- It leaves white marks
- Sometimes they're soft/smooshy
- I have to alternate with other natural deodorants to maintain effectiveness
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What is the best natural vegan deodorant?
You’ve probably struggled to find a deodorant that doesn’t leave your pits feeling stinky and muggy after just 10 minutes of applying it.
I have searched far and wide for a vegan deodorant that actually keeps your armpits smelling lovely at the same time as being eco-friendly and ‘natural’. That was until I stumbled across Wild Deodorant. Since then, I’ve trialled and reviewed a whole bunch of different brands – you can read more about the vegan deodorants I tried here – and Wild is definitely up there as one of the best!
Nevertheless, I find I have to occasionally interchange my deodorants to ensure their continued effectiveness. Nowadays I find that I mostly use Fussy, whilst swapping to Wild and Life Supplies when I notice my pits starting to smell a bit.
What is Wild Deodorant?
Wild is a plastic-free, aluminium-free, compostable and 100% vegan deodorant that actually works (mostly).
Buy a case, choose your scents and keep those pits feeling fresh!
You can set yourself up with a flexible subscription so you can get deliveries of Wild refill packs straight to your door, delivered in sustainable packaging. No plastic in sight!
Is Wild Deodorant aluminium free?
Wild Deodorant is free from synthetic aluminium salts meaning that its formula is 100% aluminium-free.
Many deodorant brands use synthetic salts to stop you from sweating when in reality, sweating is good for us! It is a natural process that helps our bodies to regulate their temperature as well as allowing us to sweat out any nasty toxins.
Aluminium-free deodorants simply help to neutralise the smell, leaving your body to do its thing! Don’t worry though, Wild Deodorant still contains ingredients to keep your pits dry without blocking your sweat glands, including tapioca starch and baking powder.
Does Wild Deodorant work with sensitive skin?
Talking of baking powder, some of Wild Deo’s scents aren’t 100% suitable for those with sensitive skin. This is due to the baking powder. Fortunately, Wild have brought out sensitive versions of their popular scents.
My sister actually had a reaction herself after about 6 months of using their normal scents, but the sensitive versions work perfectly for her now!
Does Wild Deodorant stop you from sweating?
Because Wild Deodorant avoids the use of aluminium, no it doesn’t stop you from sweating. But, sweating is a very natural and normal process.
What Wild Deodorant do instead is keep your pits smelling good whilst allowing your body to do its natural thing. For the first couple of years of using Wild, it did indeed keep the BO at bay but I find that it lost its effectiveness a little more recently. That’s why I now alternate between natural deodorants.
What deodorant scents do Wild have?
One of our favourite things about Wild is their range of scents.
They have around 9 standard scents that are always available and then they regularly bring out limited edition scents. My favourite limited edition scent was Lemon Meringue – soo good!
They also do a range of scents for sensitive skin, which are free from baking soda.
Select your Wild scents:
- Fresh cotton & sea salt
- Ocean mist
- Jasmine & mandarin blossom
- Chocolate fondue
- Pomegranate & pink peppercorn
- Coconut & vanilla
- Orange & neroli
- Sandalwood & patchouli
- Mint & aloe vera
- Salted caramel popcorn (this one makes me want to eat my armpits)
Check out the best Wild Deodorant scents (including limited edition scents) here.
How long does Wild Deodorant last?
This depends on how often you like to apply your deodorant. But I’ve found on average that one compostable deodorant refill lasts me about 2 months. If you sign up to their subscription you can choose how often to receive refills based on your own usage.
The case itself will last for as long as you look after it. It is made using aluminium and can be sent back to Wild as part of their TerraCycle scheme.
Is Wild Deodorant suitable for men?
Wild Deodorant is definitely suitable for absolutely EVERYONE. They have a wide range of scents and colours of cases to suit all tastes. The Bergamot Rituals scent has quite a traditional smell which you find in many deodorants for men.
How do you use Wild Deodorant?
If you’re a natural deodorant noob, make sure you check out our beginner’s guide on how to use Wild Deodorant for full instructions on how to get the most of it!
To use your Wild Deodorant, you simply twist the bottom of the case and apply a few strokes on your armpits. It is really soft so it applies easily.
Before writing this review, I’ve been using Wild Deodorant for the past 4 years now and usually apply mine at the beginning of the day straight after a shower. As long as I occasionally cycle it with other natural deodorants, it usually lasts me through to the next day. Just make sure your pits are dry!
If you are quite a sweaty person, then the case fits nicely into your handbag or backpack, meaning you won’t ever be caught out.
How do you assemble Wild deodorant?
Here is a handy little video my sister made to show you how to assemble your plastic-free deodorant:
Can you get Wild Deodorant in the US?
Wild Deodorant offer shipping to most countries worldwide, including the US, Australia, Singapore and many European countries.
Go direct to their online store to find out the shipping costs for your country.
Where can you buy Wild Deodorant?
You can buy your Wild Deodorant case & refills directly from their online store here. They offer a handy subscription service that works out cheaper than buying one-off. Refill delivery dates and scent options are super flexible!
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Alternatively, you can buy Wild Deodorant at Boots or even on your next Sainsbury’s shop.
Things I don't like about Wild Deodorant
Unfortunately, one of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect and I do have some dislikes about Wild Deodorant.
The main problem is that it marks clothes if you’re not careful. If I apply it and then put on a tight fitting top, it’s a challenge not to get it all over the place. I have learnt a special wriggling technique to help me get my clothes on without marking them but this can be rather inconvenient at times.
I have also found that sometimes the refills can be a bit smooshy and soft, making it difficult to apply without getting bits of deodorant crumbling onto the floor. This also means that the case gets a little messy and yuck, with bits of the deodorant caked around the edges of the lid.
Finally, whilst it was effective for the first couple of years, I personally found that it stopped working all of the time more recently. I’m not sure if that’s because my body (and its microbes) have built a tolerance to it but it’s meant that I have to interchange between natural deodorants every now and again to make sure I don’t start to stink after a heavy workout or stressful day in the lab.
Vegan Sisters' verdict
Wild Deodorant has been a favourite of mine for its divine scents, robust and beautiful cases, as well as its eco-friendly refills that make it a sustainable choice. As a vegan, cruelty-free brand, it aligns perfectly with my values.
However, it’s not without its quirks. The deodorant can mark clothes if you’re not careful, requiring some creative wriggling to avoid marks when dressing in tight tops. Occasionally, the refills can be a bit too soft, leading to crumbles during application. Whilst it worked brilliantly for the first couple of years, I’ve noticed it’s less effective lately, possibly due to my body adapting, meaning I now rotate it with other natural deodorants to stay fresh.
That said, I still think Wild is a fantastic brand and definitely up there as one of my favourite natural vegan deodorants!
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5 Responses
I like them. One of the refills was a pretty yucky brown colour, so I just want to avoid that one in future – any chance you know which fragrance the brown one is, as I didn’t remember to write it down?
Someone reviewed wild and said they can’t use the last inch of the deodorant and have to take it back out and put it back in everytime. Did you have this problem with either the wild or fussy? Also did either one stain your clothes with grey marks?
I found that when applying it on wet armpits it doesn’t crumble at all and applies very smoothly!
Thank you for sharing your review and the video showing how to use Wild and refilling. I was ready to toss the whole thing in the trash. I am wondering if, at 60yo, my body will tolerate it or if the deodorant will actually work.
Have been using Wild since shortly after it was launched – heard from some people about white stains, but neither I, nor my daughter who started using it not long after me, ever had white marks on my clothes.
The effecticeness is still working for me, but I sometimes forget to apply it…(I’m 68 and seem to sweat less).
I do agree about the occasional mushiness and the impact of it – it may have something to do with the temperature? Not sure when you wrote your review, but haven’t had a problem this summer (2025); if it was temperature, it would deffo have been mushy but it wasn’t- maybe they made some changes to the formula?
I’m a happy customer, and stick with the Wild deo stick. I’ve bought a lovely case from their new range which I keep in my camper coz I deffo am more active when out & about!
Cofion gorau, Emmy