Certain Dri vs Dove:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Dove had more branded searches than Certain Dri among deodorant brands in the United States. Dove had about 118,000 branded searches, while Certain Dri had 18,100. Dove made up 23% of all deodorant brand searches we track, and Certain Dri accounted for 3.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about deodorant brands, Dove appeared in four of the five answers and Certain Dri in two. Dove was mentioned before Certain Dri in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Dove, about 6 searches for every 1 for Certain Dri
Who does AI mention more?
Dove, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Certain Dri in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Dove, named ahead of Certain Dri in every answer
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Top deodorant brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Dove was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Certain Dri was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Dove was listed before Certain Dri in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Secret1st- Dove2nd
Native3rd
Certain Dri4th
Speed Stick5th
Old Spice6th
Mitchum7th
Degree8th
Lume9th
Dr. Squatch–- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Dove4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Secret4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Native3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Lume2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Certain Dri2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Degree1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Old Spice1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Speed Stick1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mitchum1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Dr. Squatch0 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?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best deodorant brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best natural deodorant?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“deodorant”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best deodorant”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Is Certain Dri or Dove more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Certain Dri and Dove by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 13 deodorant brands we track, month by month, from searches in United States.
Share of searches by month for Dove, Certain Dri. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Dove | Native | Lume | Degree | Old Spice | Secret | Dr. Squatch | Arm & Hammer | Certain Dri | Speed Stick | Axe | Schmidt’s | Mitchum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 22.9% | 21.4% | 11.8% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 19.9% | 22.8% | 12.5% | 8.4% | 10.3% | 8.4% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Dec 2025 | 20% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 8% | 9.8% | 8% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2% | 1.1% |
| Jan 2026 | 20.9% | 25.1% | 11.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 5% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.8% | 1% |
| Feb 2026 | 19.8% | 22.7% | 12.5% | 8.3% | 10.2% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.91% |
| Mar 2026 | 22% | 20.6% | 13.9% | 7.6% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1% |
| Apr 2026 | 18.7% | 21.4% | 14.4% | 7.9% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 1% |
| May 2026 | 18.9% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Jun 2026 | 19.7% | 17.6% | 17.6% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Jul 2026 | 22.2% | 17.1% | 17.1% | 9.3% | 7.6% | 7.6% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 22.4% | 20% | 13.4% | 9% | 9% | 7.3% | 6% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 23% | 17.7% | 11.8% | 9.7% | 9.7% | 7.9% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
How has the Certain Dri and Dove comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Dove was ahead of Certain Dri in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Certain Dri’s share of searches among deodorant brands in the United States moved from 2.4% to 3.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Dove’s share of searches among deodorant brands in the United States moved from 22.9% to 23%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 118K.
How did search popularity change for United States deodorant brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Dove gained share of searches among deodorant brands in the United States, from 22.4% to 23%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Certain Dri in the United States rose 49.6% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Certain Dri’s and Dove’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.
Certain Dri
1 branded search term
- certain dri
Dove
2 branded search terms
- dove deodorant
- dove men deodorant
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