The Procter & Gamble Company
Secret “Unscented” Deodorant Sued Over Alleged Fragrance Ingredient
A new lawsuit claims Procter & Gamble labeled Secret Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant as “unscented” even though fragrance appears on the ingredient list, allegedly misleading buyers.
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Eligibility depends on the dates, products, locations, and other terms listed for this claim. Review any criteria below and the official terms before deciding whether it may apply to you.
- You must have purchased a Secret Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant product that carried the “unscented” label or representation.
- You must have purchased the product within the applicable statute of limitations period.
- You must not have purchased the product for resale purposes.
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What this settlement is about
Lisa Phaneuf filed a proposed class action against The Procter & Gamble Company on May 18, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. According to the complaint, P&G markets its Secret Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant as “unscented,” yet the product's own ingredient list names “fragrance” as a component — a contradiction Phaneuf says amounts to false advertising. The lawsuit brings claims of fraud and unjust enrichment, contending that shoppers trusted the “unscented” claim when deciding to buy and paid a premium price they wouldn't have paid had they known fragrance was actually included. No settlement has been reached; the case is still in its early stages.
