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Gillette vs Manscaped:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Manscaped had more branded searches than Gillette among body trimmer brands in New Zealand. Manscaped had about 3,720 branded searches, while Gillette had 2,330. Manscaped made up 32.6% of all body trimmer brand searches we track, and Gillette accounted for 20.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about body trimmer brands, Manscaped appeared in all three answers and Gillette in one. Manscaped was mentioned before Gillette in every answer.

Among body trimmer brands in New Zealand in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Manscaped, about 60% more searches than Gillette

Manscaped 3.7K searchesGillette 2.3K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Manscaped, mentioned in every answer we collected

Manscaped in 3 of 3Gillette in 1 of 3

Who does AI recommend more?

Manscaped, named ahead of Gillette in every answer

Manscaped first in 3Gillette never first

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Top body trimmer brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Manscaped appeared in all three answers. Gillette was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Manscaped was listed before Gillette in every answer.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Philips1st
  2. Braun2nd
  3. Manscaped3rd
  4. Panasonic4th
  5. Gillette5th
  6. Wahl–

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Philips3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Manscaped3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Braun3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Gillette1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Panasonic1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
  • Wahl0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers

See every answer about body trimmer brands

3 answers
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “Which body trimmer brand should I buy in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Philips
    2. 2Braun
    3. 3Manscaped
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What are the best body trimmer brands in New Zealand?”

    1. 1Philips
    2. 2Panasonic
    3. 3Braun
    4. 4Manscaped
    5. 5Gillette
  • Asked ChatGPT

    “What's the best body trimmer brand in New Zealand for body hair grooming?”

    1. 1Philips
    2. 2Manscaped
    3. 3Braun
  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “mens body trimmer”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

  • Searched Google, AI Overview

    “body groomer nz”

    Google showed no AI Overview for this search.

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Is Gillette or Manscaped more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Gillette and Manscaped by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six body trimmer brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.

Gillette and Manscaped among body trimmer brands in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for Manscaped, Gillette. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPhilipsManscapedGilletteBraunPanasonicWahl
Oct 202541.4%40.6%16.8%0.99%0.09%0.09%
Nov 202537.5%49%12.6%0.66%0.07%0.15%
Dec 202538.2%46.8%14%0.76%0.07%0.14%
Jan 202647.8%33%18%0.99%0.09%0.09%
Feb 202647.7%32.3%18.9%0.98%0.11%0.11%
Mar 202646.7%32.6%19.8%0.77%0.11%0.11%
Apr 202649.6%32.9%16.5%0.81%0%0.09%
May 202652.1%31.6%15.3%0.77%0.09%0.09%
Jun 202651.5%30.8%16.4%1.2%0.08%0.08%
Jul 202647.9%31.4%19.4%1.2%0.08%0.08%
Aug 202645.4%35.7%17.5%1.4%0%0.08%
Sep 202645.8%32.6%20.4%0.96%0.09%0.09%

How has the Gillette and Manscaped comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • Manscaped was ahead of Gillette in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Gillette’s share of searches among body trimmer brands in New Zealand moved from 16.8% to 20.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.9K to 2.3K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Manscaped’s share of searches among body trimmer brands in New Zealand moved from 40.6% to 32.6%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 4.5K to 3.7K.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand body trimmer brands in September 2026?

2 changes
  1. In September 2026, Gillette gained share of searches among body trimmer brands in New Zealand, from 17.5% to 20.4%.

  2. In September 2026, Manscaped lost share of searches among body trimmer brands in New Zealand, from 35.7% to 32.6%.

How are branded searches counted?

10 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Gillette’s and Manscaped’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.

Gillette

7 branded search terms

  • fusion gillette 5
  • gillette
  • gillette blades
  • gillette fusion
  • gillette labs
  • gillette proglide
  • gillette shaving gel

Manscaped

3 branded search terms

  • manscaped
  • manscaped lawn mower
  • manscaped razor

How the Brand Demand Index is measured

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