I actually feel you are right - since I quit mainstream deodorant I haven't used even this stuff as much as I would have in past. However, I still like to use it on hot days when I am in public... dried sweat doesn't smell nice. I have a close friend who never uses deodorant and hasn't in 30 years... and boy you can tell lol, if she's had a long sweaty day!!!! I still like nice scented things!