Our natural deodorant is made with powerful actives that eliminate body odour caused by bacteria
– No aluminium. No alcohol.
– Delivers 8-hour protection
– Does not block pores
Specification: Essano Mandarin & Aloe Vera Natural Deodorant
Photos: Essano Mandarin & Aloe Vera Natural Deodorant
How To Use
How To Use Essano Mandarin & Aloe Vera Natural Deodorant
Apply to clean, dry underarms. Reapply throughout the day for best results. Patch-test before use.
New to natural deodorants? Not sure how they work?
If you’re new to essano’s natural deodorants, your body might go through a readjustment phase, which takes up to 30 days for your body to adjust fully from aluminium-based deodorants and antiperspirants.
During this readjustment phase, you can sometimes experience an increase of odour-causing bacteria. But rest assured that this won’t last forever as it is just a part of the adjustment that happens when your pores are no longer blocked.
Once your body completed the readjustment phase, the bacteria and odour will subside and you can be confident you are using a product that is gentle yet effective.
We’re so confident it works, so we’re offering a money-back guarantee! More info here.
I am not someone who sweats a lot so for me I felt that this deodorant lasted the whole day and kept me feeling relatively fresh and confident. It has a nice smell and I was happy with the result.
My daughter who is going through puberty found that it needed to be applied twice during the day in order to keep odors away.
+ PROS: Natural ingredients
Aluminium free
Smells good
- CONS:Not strong enough for puberty teens.
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★★★★★
Jordana– Wellington –Verified Product Reviewer - Fine Hair - Normal Skin
Great natural deodorant which works perfectly in these colder months. It lasts the entire day and I’m not worried at all walking around only applying a thin layer in the morning.
Would be interesting testing it out when it’s warmer as to whether or not it still does the job.
I disliked the smell upon application, although found that it lasted well for me, even working out.
I would likely try this in a difference scent if there is others available, but I wouldn’t buy this scent again.
+ PROS: Lasted well
Held up to an intense workout
- CONS:Smell when applying (didn't notice it afterwards though)
Fantastic smelling product, light application and recyclable bottle, overall loved it but probably needed to last a little longer than 4hrs.
+ PROS: Great smell, natural ingredients, recyclable bottle, nice light application didn’t mark clothes and wasn’t sticky.
- CONS:Didn’t last very long but this is forgivable as it’s all natural. Just apply after lunch too. This probably won’t last as long as my usual deo and might end up quite pricey.
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★★★★★
melissa– Bay of Plenty –Verified Product Reviewer - Curly Hair - Oily Skin
Being active I’m use to using an aluminium based deodorant.
I gave this one a good go, wing made aware of the readjustment period.
Unfortunately this product is not one for me.
It has a pleasant scent, smelling somewhat like mandarin.
Rushing about with mum life I found I only got a couple of hours protection, which isn’t ideal at all. In the peak of summer would be catastrophic.
I’d be willing to wear it on a “home day” but it’s likely my body wouldn’t adjust to using it off and on rather than a regular basis.
If you were persistent rather then perspiring this may be for you.
+ PROS: - Nice smelling.
- Aluminium free.
- 98% of ingredients are natural.
- CONS:- Less protection.
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★★★★★
nessarout– Auckland –Verified Product Reviewer - Fine Hair - Normal Skin
Really loved this deodorant. I was a bit worried about the smell of mandarin but it was actually really refreshing. Wasn’t sticky and easy to roll on. And best part didn’t leave marks on the armpit of shirt
+ PROS: No aluminium
Easy to roll on
Great smell
Handy size to fit in handbag.
- CONS:A bit expensive but having no aluminium is worth it.
I liked this product. It has a nice fresh smell that isn’t too strong. It didn’t hurt after shaving and doesn’t seem to rub off on to your clothes either. This product easily worked for me and lasted the day with one application. I think it would be perfect for your first deodorant as a young teen too, as it doesn’t contain any of the nasties – I plan on getting some for my daughter.
+ PROS: Nice scent
Didn't come off on clothes
No aluminum
Easily lasted all day for me.
- CONS:A little pricey, but you do get that with the natural alternatives.
I am not a fan of roll-on deodorant as it leaves some sticky residue and I don’t really like a wet feeling on my underarm. However, the product is really good on its effectivity and it does not have that strong scent. It does not leave any lasting scent though as it does not smell good after a few hours; at least it does not smell bad.
+ PROS: Gentle scent, smells nice and fresh
- CONS:leaves some sticky residue.
scent does not have long lasting effect.
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Ci– Bay of Plenty –Verified Product Reviewer - Curly Hair - Normal Skin
Forgot to say
It dries quickly and doesn’t run off on clothes. I even tried rubbing black clothes on it intentionally to see if there was any rub off – not a thing. Brilliant!
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★★★★★
Ci– Bay of Plenty –Verified Product Reviewer - Curly Hair - Normal Skin
I was excited to get the Essano mandarin and aloe Vera natural deodorant as it is aluminium free – fantastic, and at $8 it’s pretty affordable. It smells amazing. It claims to work for up to 8 hrs but I had no problem with it lasting the day and a light workout, but it is winter so will be interested to see how it goes in summer.
Thank you Black Box for the opportunity to try this, I will be adding this one to the shopping list.
+ PROS: NZ made
No nasty ingredients esp aluminium free
Smells fantastic
Lasts the day in winter at least
- CONS:None
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★★★★★
Pamela White–
I’ve used Mitchum for years but wanted to go aluminium free – so tried this. It works really well all day long, keeps me dry.
It rolls on quite ‘dry’ which is actually nice. Great gentle scent and doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin – even after shaving.
+ PROS: Very reliable
- CONS:Doesn't last quite as long as my last brand.
Sharon Aiyappan – Auckland – Verified Product Reviewer
- Curly Hair - Normal Skin
I am not someone who sweats a lot so for me I felt that this deodorant lasted the whole day and kept me feeling relatively fresh and confident. It has a nice smell and I was happy with the result.
My daughter who is going through puberty found that it needed to be applied twice during the day in order to keep odors away.
Jordana – Wellington – Verified Product Reviewer
- Fine Hair - Normal Skin
Great natural deodorant which works perfectly in these colder months. It lasts the entire day and I’m not worried at all walking around only applying a thin layer in the morning.
Would be interesting testing it out when it’s warmer as to whether or not it still does the job.
But so far so good!
katrina – Auckland – Verified Product Reviewer
- Dry Hair - Normal Skin
I disliked the smell upon application, although found that it lasted well for me, even working out.
I would likely try this in a difference scent if there is others available, but I wouldn’t buy this scent again.
Alison – Auckland – Verified Product Reviewer
- Curly Hair - Normal Skin
Smells really nice, & goes on well, but I found it didn’t last very long, so I needed to reapply more often than my usual deodorant
Alex – Taranaki – Verified Product Reviewer
- Fine Hair - Sensitive Skin
Fantastic smelling product, light application and recyclable bottle, overall loved it but probably needed to last a little longer than 4hrs.
melissa – Bay of Plenty – Verified Product Reviewer
- Curly Hair - Oily Skin
Being active I’m use to using an aluminium based deodorant.
I gave this one a good go, wing made aware of the readjustment period.
Unfortunately this product is not one for me.
It has a pleasant scent, smelling somewhat like mandarin.
Rushing about with mum life I found I only got a couple of hours protection, which isn’t ideal at all. In the peak of summer would be catastrophic.
I’d be willing to wear it on a “home day” but it’s likely my body wouldn’t adjust to using it off and on rather than a regular basis.
If you were persistent rather then perspiring this may be for you.
nessarout – Auckland – Verified Product Reviewer
- Fine Hair - Normal Skin
Really loved this deodorant. I was a bit worried about the smell of mandarin but it was actually really refreshing. Wasn’t sticky and easy to roll on. And best part didn’t leave marks on the armpit of shirt
Veronicad – Auckland – Verified Product Reviewer
- Curly Hair - Combination Skin
I liked this product. It has a nice fresh smell that isn’t too strong. It didn’t hurt after shaving and doesn’t seem to rub off on to your clothes either. This product easily worked for me and lasted the day with one application. I think it would be perfect for your first deodorant as a young teen too, as it doesn’t contain any of the nasties – I plan on getting some for my daughter.
Jasper Venida – Auckland – Verified Product Reviewer
- Dry Hair - Sensitive Skin
I am not a fan of roll-on deodorant as it leaves some sticky residue and I don’t really like a wet feeling on my underarm. However, the product is really good on its effectivity and it does not have that strong scent. It does not leave any lasting scent though as it does not smell good after a few hours; at least it does not smell bad.
Ci – Bay of Plenty – Verified Product Reviewer
- Curly Hair - Normal Skin
Forgot to say
It dries quickly and doesn’t run off on clothes. I even tried rubbing black clothes on it intentionally to see if there was any rub off – not a thing. Brilliant!
Ci – Bay of Plenty – Verified Product Reviewer
- Curly Hair - Normal Skin
I was excited to get the Essano mandarin and aloe Vera natural deodorant as it is aluminium free – fantastic, and at $8 it’s pretty affordable. It smells amazing. It claims to work for up to 8 hrs but I had no problem with it lasting the day and a light workout, but it is winter so will be interested to see how it goes in summer.
Thank you Black Box for the opportunity to try this, I will be adding this one to the shopping list.
Pamela White –
I’ve used Mitchum for years but wanted to go aluminium free – so tried this. It works really well all day long, keeps me dry.
It rolls on quite ‘dry’ which is actually nice. Great gentle scent and doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin – even after shaving.