Should I use the ID 484 or the full path?

You can use either. The numeric ID 484 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors in your feed.

Is it mandatory to fill out the google_product_category attribute?

It is optional. However, if you omit it, Google will assign a category automatically, which may not always be accurate or specific enough for your products.

How is this different from the product_type attribute?

The google_product_category is a standardized Google taxonomy field. The product_type attribute is a free-form field for your own internal product classification.

Google product category

Deodorant & Anti-Perspirant

Category ID484

Full path for the feedHealth & Beauty > Personal Care > Deodorant & Anti-Perspirant

All deeper subcategories

Anti-Perspirant543599
Deodorant543598

Product examples in this category (US market)

Real products found in Google Shopping, shown as examples.

Mando Deodorant Sweat Control
Dove Deodorant Mens Clean Comfort Anti-perspirant
Degree Antiperspirant Deodorant Cool Rush
Duradry Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick
Primally Pure Deodorant
Secret Deodorant
Cremo Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant
Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant
Old Spice High Endurance Deodorant
Hello Deodorant with Shea Butter
evolvetogether Natural Deodorant
Dove Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray
Cremo Casked Vanilla Antiperspirant & Deodorant
Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Beauty Finish

Understanding Deodorant & Anti-Perspirant Category ID 484

The Deodorant & Anti-Perspirant category, identified by the Google product taxonomy ID 484, is located under Health & Beauty > Personal Care. This category is specifically designed for products intended to manage sweat and control body odor.

What Belongs in This Category

This category includes various forms of odor management and sweat control solutions. Examples from the US market include:

Standard anti-perspirant sticks
Deodorant sprays and roll-ons
Natural or serum-based odor neutralizers
High-endurance clinical strength sweat control formulas
Shea butter-infused deodorant sticks

What Does Not Belong Here

If your items belong to other segments of Personal Care, they should be mapped accordingly. Do not place products here if they fit into:

Shaving & Grooming (such as razors or shaving cream)
Cosmetics (makeup or beauty enhancements)
Feminine Sanitary Supplies
Oral Care, Foot Care, or Skin Care items

Subcategory Selection

If you have highly specific data, you may map products to subcategories like Deodorant or Anti-Perspirant, though using the primary category ID 484 is standard.

Feed Implementation

Use the numeric ID 484 or the full string: Health & Beauty > Personal Care > Deodorant & Anti-Perspirant. Note that while this attribute is optional, providing it improves categorization accuracy compared to Google's automated assignment. Remember that product_type remains a distinct field for your internal organizational needs and does not replace this required taxonomy value for your feed performance.

Frequently asked questions

Should I use the ID 484 or the full path?: You can use either. The numeric ID 484 is preferred because it is language-independent and less prone to formatting errors in your feed.
Is it mandatory to fill out the google_product_category attribute?: It is optional. However, if you omit it, Google will assign a category automatically, which may not always be accurate or specific enough for your products.
How is this different from the product_type attribute?: The google_product_category is a standardized Google taxonomy field. The product_type attribute is a free-form field for your own internal product classification.

This category in other languages

ru: Красота и здоровье > Личная гигиена > Дезодоранты и антиперспиранты
uk: Краса та здоров'я > Особиста гігієна > Дезодоранти та антиперспіранти