Nivea vs Sanex:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Nivea and Sanex were level in searches among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom, with an estimated 2.9K branded searches each, at 1.5% of the total each. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about deodorant brands, Nivea appeared in three of the five answers and Sanex in none.
Who do people search for more?
Nivea and Sanex are searched for about as often as each other.
Who does AI mention more?
Nivea, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Sanex in 0
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Top deodorant brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Nivea was mentioned in three out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Sanex 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.
Mitchum4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Nivea3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Fussy2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Dove2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sure2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Wild1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Native1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Lynx0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Old Spice0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sanex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about deodorant brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which deodorant should I buy in the UK?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best deodorant brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best antiperspirant?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“deodorant”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“antiperspirant”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United Kingdom on October 26, 2026.
Is Nivea or Sanex more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Nivea and Sanex by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 11 deodorant brands we track, month by month, from searches in United Kingdom.
Share of searches by month for Nivea, Sanex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fussy | Wild | Dove | Lynx | Sure | Old Spice | Salt of the Earth | Mitchum | Nivea | Sanex | Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 28.2% | 42.2% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 32.7% | 40% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 27.2% | 40.6% | 4.4% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Jan 2026 | 33% | 40.3% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.9% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 41.4% | 33.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.2% | 36.2% | 7.2% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 43.6% | 29.1% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 40.5% | 33.1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 3% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.3% | 41.7% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.91% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.5% | 41.9% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.91% |
| Aug 2026 | 37.7% | 37.7% | 5% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.9% | 31.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% |
How has the Nivea and Sanex comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Nivea was ahead of Sanex in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Nivea’s share of searches among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom moved from 1.4% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Sanex’s share of searches among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom moved from 1.4% to 1.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 2.9K.
How did search popularity change for United Kingdom deodorant brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Nivea rose from 10th to 9th among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom.
In September 2026, Sanex fell from 9th to 10th among deodorant brands in the United Kingdom.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Nivea’s and Sanex’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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