In my experience over the past few years, the answer is yes. For me, an unscented deodorant does the job of reducing underarm odor just as well as conventional deodorants. ... However, if you like your deodorant to double as a perfume, you might want to opt for a scented deodorant.

Does scentless deodorant work?

Keep in mind that while some deodorant-users are under the impression that perfume is needed to help mask body odor, the chemical compounds in deodorant are what eliminate odor-producing bacteria, not fragrance. So you can rest assured that unscented deodorants work just as well as their fragrant counterparts.

Can deodorant be unscented?

If this sounds familiar, try Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Unscented: It's a Dove unscented antiperspirant deodorant made especially for people with sensitive skin. This specially formulated, unscented antiperspirant deodorant gives you 48 hour protection from underarm wetness and odour.