Incognito

Incognito is a spray-format insect repellent built around PMD — oil of lemon eucalyptus — rather than synthetic actives like DEET or picaridin, positioning it as a plant-derived option for hikers who prefer to avoid conventional pesticides on their skin. In the 100 ml bottle tested here, it offers up to four hours of protection against mosquitoes, ticks, midges and other biting insects, which is shorter than high-concentration DEET formulas but in line with what PMD-based repellents typically deliver. It is not combined with sunscreen and is not marketed as scent-free, so expect a noticeable herbal smell rather than an odourless application — worth checking against personal tolerance or trip partners' preferences before relying on it exclusively. The stated suitability for children from six months makes it a reasonable choice for family trips where DEET-free formulas are preferred, though the shorter four-hour window means more frequent reapplication than synthetic alternatives during long days on trail, particularly in tick- or mosquito-dense terrain.