Dove vs Only Good:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dove had more branded searches than Only Good among hand soap brands in New Zealand. Dove had about 840 branded searches, while Only Good had 140. Dove made up 3.1% of all hand soap brand searches we track, and Only Good accounted for 0.51%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hand soap brands, Only Good appeared in two of the five answers and Dove in none.
Who do people search for more?
Dove, about 6 searches for every 1 for Only Good
Who does AI mention more?
Only Good, mentioned in 2 of 5 answers, Dove in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Only Good, the only one of the two named
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Top hand soap brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Only Good was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Dove did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
ecostore4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Aesop3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Essano3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Only Good2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Jo Malone0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Diptyque0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
L'Occitane0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Dove0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hand soap brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hand soap brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hand soap brand in New Zealand for everyday washing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hand soap nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“luxury hand soap”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Dove or Only Good more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Dove and Only Good by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight hand soap brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Dove, Only Good. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Aesop | Jo Malone | Diptyque | L'Occitane | Essano | ecostore | Dove | Only Good |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.1% | 17% | 12.7% | 17.5% | 8.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 0.66% |
| Nov 2025 | 46.8% | 13.3% | 8.6% | 18.3% | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 0.38% |
| Dec 2025 | 32.2% | 18.9% | 10.6% | 25.3% | 5.4% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.9% | 15.5% | 13.3% | 18.9% | 9.2% | 10.3% | 2.2% | 0.59% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.2% | 16.3% | 13.5% | 14.3% | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.2% | 0.67% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.4% | 18.1% | 12.2% | 15.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2% | 0.46% |
| Apr 2026 | 29.8% | 17.9% | 15.4% | 16.1% | 8.1% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 0.48% |
| May 2026 | 30.9% | 15.7% | 12.6% | 16.4% | 13.2% | 8.7% | 1.9% | 0.51% |
| Jun 2026 | 33.5% | 13.2% | 13.4% | 17.8% | 9.2% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 0.55% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.6% | 16.4% | 14.5% | 14.7% | 9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 0.55% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.3% | 16% | 15.4% | 13.9% | 9.4% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | 31.4% | 19.3% | 14.8% | 13.6% | 9.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 0.51% |
How has the Dove and Only Good comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dove was ahead of Only Good in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dove’s share of searches among hand soap brands in New Zealand moved from 2.8% to 3.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 730 to 840.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Only Good’s share of searches among hand soap brands in New Zealand moved from 0.66% to 0.51%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 170 to 140.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hand soap brands in September 2026?
2 changes
How are branded searches counted?
5 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Dove’s and Only Good’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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