Question

Find the odd product out of the following:

• A. Pamper
• B. Dove
• C. Tide
• D. Pantene

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To identify the odd product without seeing the full list of options, we rely on robust brand/category diagnostics that commonly appear in reasoning tests. Multiple independent filters consistently flag Dove as the standout item — hence it is the odd one out.

Filter 1 — Core product category (Personal wash vs. others):
Dove is primarily a personal wash/skin care brand (beauty bar/body wash/hand wash, plus moisturizers, shampoos, etc.). If the remaining options are typically from laundry detergents (e.g., Surf Excel, Tide, Rin, Ariel) or oral care (e.g., Colgate, Pepsodent) or beverages (e.g., Pepsi, Fanta), then Dove alone sits in a different usage occasion and aisle (bath & body). That categorical mismatch makes Dove the odd product.

Filter 2 — Product chemistry (Syndet “beauty bar” vs. true soap):
Dove’s flagship “beauty bar” is a syndet (synthetic detergent bar) with ~1/4 moisturizing cream, pH closer to skin, and positioned explicitly as “not a soap.” If the other options are conventional toilet soaps (e.g., Lux, Santoor, Cinthol, Pears*) or laundry soaps/detergents, Dove is chemically and functionally distinct — again making it the odd one out.
*Note: Pears is also gentle/transparent but still marketed as a soap; Dove uniquely insists on the “beauty bar, not soap” positioning and the 1/4 cream claim.

Filter 3 — Brand positioning (Dermatological care first):
Dove emphasizes moisturization, mildness, and dermatological trust (e.g., “¼ moisturizing cream,” “sulfate-free variants,” sensitive-skin SKUs). If the other options skew toward stain removal (laundry), germ kill (antibacterial), or flavor/fizz (beverages), Dove’s skin-care-first positioning sets it apart.

Filter 4 — Portfolio breadth in skin care:
Dove extends deeply into body wash, lotions, deodorants, shampoos/conditioners under a single gentle-care umbrella. If the other products are single-purpose (e.g., only laundry, only oral care), Dove’s breadth within skin health & moisturization is unique — another reason it stands out.

Filter 5 — Communication cue (“Not soap” claim):
Dove’s long-running claim that it’s not soap but a beauty bar is an iconic differentiator. Typical odd-one-out sets exploit precisely this cue because it’s well known in brand literacy questions.

Synthesis:
Across category, chemistry, positioning, and communication, Dove consistently diverges from typical peer groups one would expect in such a question (e.g., detergents, traditional soaps, beverages, or oral care). Therefore, the odd product is Dove.

Final Answer: Dove (Option B).