Deodorant · Compared
Lume or Mando: which should you buy?
Buy Lume for most people, and Mando only if you want the men's version: the two solid sticks list the same ingredients and their prices are within 3% of each other. Lume has more ratings (41,232 vs 10,032) and a higher rating (4.4 vs 4.2 stars).
Our picks
Buy Lume if…
Lume Whole Body Deodorant, solid stick, 2-pack (Soft Powder)
You want a stick sold for women, or no gender label, and the one with more ratings. 4.4 stars from 41,232 ratings.1, 2 Its label has a sunburn alert: use a sunscreen while using it and for a week afterwards.1
Buy Mando if…
Mando Whole Body Deodorant, solid stick, 2-pack (Bourbon)
You want the men's version and a slightly lower price per ounce. 4.2 stars from 10,032 ratings.3 Its label has a sunburn alert: use a sunscreen while using it and for a week afterwards.3
- Lume: the stick sold for women, 2-pack, Soft Powder.
- Mando: the stick sold for men, 2-pack, Bourbon.
A tie in stars goes to the product with more ratings. Prices on Amazon, November 1, 2026.4
Check the label
The ingredient lists match, item for item
We compared both Amazon ingredient lists one item at a time. They have the same ingredients in the same order.
Same list, two names
Both lists start with neopentyl glycol diheptanoate and include mandelic acid. Neither lists aluminum or baking soda. Lume marks its fragrance with an asterisk for scented products; Mando lists it plainly.13
Both are sold by the same company
Both listings are sold by Lume Deodorant LLC, so Mando is Lume's own men's brand.3
Lume and Mando side by side
Prices read on Amazon, November 1, 2026.4
| Lume | Mando | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold for | Women | Men |
| Size | 2 × 2.6 oz | 2 × 2.6 oz |
| Price | $25.98 | $25.33 |
| Per ounce | $5.00 | $4.87 |
| Stars | 4.4 | 4.2 |
| Ratings | 41,232 | 10,032 |
| Aluminum | None listed | None listed |
| Baking soda | No | No |
| Fragrance | Listed (scented sticks) | Listed |
| Ingredient list | Same as Mando | Same as Lume |
| Where to use it (title) | Whole-body deodorant | Underarms, chest, feet & below the belt |
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Questions people ask
Is Mando the same as Lume?
The two solid sticks list the same ingredients, and both are sold by Lume Deodorant LLC.13 They differ in scent name, audience label and price.
Which is cheaper, Lume or Mando?
Per ounce, Mando: $4.87 vs $5.00. The gap is 3%.
Which has better ratings?
Lume: 4.4 stars from 41,232 ratings, against 4.2 from 10,032 for Mando.2
Can I use either one below the belt?
Mando's title says “Use on underarms, chest, feet & below the belt.” Lume's directions say “Apply to areas prone to odor as needed.” Follow the directions on the product.
Do they stop sweat?
No. Both are deodorants, and neither lists an antiperspirant active ingredient.5
Sources
- Lume Whole Body Deodorant, solid stick, 2-pack (Soft Powder): ingredient list on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Star ratings and rating counts: the Amazon page of each product, read November 1, 2026.
- Mando Whole Body Deodorant, solid stick, 2-pack (Bourbon): ingredient list on its Amazon listing, read November 1, 2026.
- Prices and photos: Amazon product data, read November 1, 2026. Price per ounce = listing price divided by the total ounces in the listing.
- FDA, Medicines In My Home (table: antiperspirant is a medicine that "stops sweat glands from making sweat"; deodorant is not a medicine and "just covers up odor of sweat"), read November 1, 2026.
Listing read for each product shown (ingredient list or Drug Facts, November 1, 2026): Lume Whole Body Deodorant, solid stick, 2-pack (Soft Powder) · Mando Whole Body Deodorant, solid stick, 2-pack (Bourbon).
Only products sold by Amazon.com or the brand itself are listed, because other sellers can charge much more. A product with no offer today is left out. See how we check.