PHLUR Vanilla Skin Natural Deodorant – 48 Hour Odor Protection Natural Baking Soda Free & Aluminum Free, Salicylic Acid, Arrowroot Powder, Algae & Tamanu Oil – No Residue or Irritation

Call me Sugar Pits
I’m so mad that I like this deodorant, 1) because I rarely like vanilla-scented perfumes, and 2) because it’s so damn expensive for a basic hygiene item. But I love it and I’ll keep buying it as the most ridiculous treat to myself (and others) when I can get it on sale to intersperse with my other similarly over-priced natural deodorants. I prefer the vanilla scent in the fall/winter. I’ve never had issues with sensitivity and the scent really stays all day. I’m often surprised and delighted when I get a sweet midday whiff. I’ve also tried the Father Figure scent which is a bit more unisex and soft and can be used year-round.

Great Performance, Just Wish It Were a Little Cheaper
I’ve been using the Phlur Vanilla Deodorant for a bit now, and I’m genuinely impressed with how well it works. The scent is warm, soft, and not overpowering—just a really lovely vanilla that feels elevated rather than sugary. It keeps me fresh all day, even on long, busy workdays, which is more than I can say for most natural deodorants I’ve tried.My only hesitation is the price. It’s definitely on the higher end for deodorant, and I wish it were a little more budget-friendly. That said, the quality is there, and if you’re willing to splurge a bit for something that smells amazing and actually performs, it’s a great pick.Overall, I’m happy with it—just hoping the price comes down someday.

Stopped working over time.
When I first started using this product I feel that it did an excellent job keeping bad BO away and replacing it with a lovely vanilla smell. However, over time it started to mix with my pheromones in a weird way and eventually stopped working for smell. Considering it is aluminum free it is not a good antiperspirant if that’s what you are looking for. I’m a sweater so I have gotten used to the moisture if using aluminum free deodorants. Maybe it will work long term for others. It sucks bc the product quality is amazing so I wish it worked long term for me.

Used Product 🙁 Scent & Repurchase thoughts
Packaging:Is there supposed to be any sort of sanitary seal on these deodorants? The deodorant was delivered in an Amazon bag mailer, without any other packaging, tape, or shrink wrap. There is a rounded plastic lid within the main lid, but it wasn’t sealed.Used Product:Unfortunately, my fears were confirmed when I opened the bottle and found a hair and specks of dirt/lint on the deodorant itself. See photos. It’s not insanely dirty, but I also wouldn’t want to use the product after someone else did. Nor should I have to.Vanilla Skin Scent:In the bottle, Vanilla Skin smells nice and complex. Not like a fake vanilla or desert. The jasmine note (which I’m generally not a fan of) doesn’t stand out to me. It’s not too feminine. I think it would complement a variety perfumes/colognes with sandalwood esk notes. Scents often give me a headache, but I doubt this one would bother me. It’s not a super strong scent, but it’s not weak either. I can’t speak to how it smells on, but I’m hopeful it would wear well and last— of course these things will vary person to person based on PH etc.Closing thoughts:- I hate reading reviews from people who haven’t tried the actual product, but wanted to warn others of a possible sanitary issue!- I hope this bottle was a return fluke and that new products are sealed properly before leaving the factory.- I plan to ask for refund for this product and go to a store irl to repurchase it.- There’s a lot to look forward to in trying this deodorant. After years of using Native deodorant (and starting to smell skunky, a common report on Reddit) I’m specifically looking for a BHA deodorant to neutralize the source of the oder. I like the scent and hope it will wear well on me.- Unless this product is normally sealed, I suggest you pick up the product irl, so you can inspect it before buying.