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The Persimmon Soap
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The Persimmon Soap

Neutralises ageing odour (2-nonenal) at the source with real fermented Japanese persimmon tannin. Not masked with fragrance. Gone.

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Real kaki tannin Pillowcase-fresh Gentle on 50+ skin

100g bar. The original Japanese persimmon ritual. Real fermented Diospyros Kaki tannin that binds to 2-nonenal and breaks it down on contact instead of covering it with perfume. One bar lasts about a month with daily use on chest, neck, back and behind the ears.

Wet the bar, lather for 30 seconds and wash chest, neck, back and behind the ears. Rinse. Use daily. Change nothing else. Check your pillowcase after 3–7 days.

Sodium Palmate, Sodium Palm Kernelate, Aqua, Glycerin, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium Etidronate.

Insured, tracked shipping is $9.99 per order. 5–8 business days. 30-day money-back guarantee — email hello@sawumi.com, no return needed.

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why we love it

neutralises, doesn't mask

Kakishibu tannin binds to 2-nonenal and breaks it down on contact.

pillowcase-fresh in 3–7 days

Most customers notice linen and collars first.

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gentle on over-50 skin

Fragrance-light, pH-balanced, safe for face and sensitive skin.

one bar, one month

Daily use on chest, neck, back and behind the ears.

Real kaki extract pH-balanced Sensitive-skin safe 30-day guarantee Cruelty-free

Soap That Works At The Source

Deodorants layer scent on top of nonenal. Fermented persimmon tannin dismantles the molecule.

Pillowcase test

The pillowcase test

2-nonenal builds up in fabric as a yellowish, greasy film laundry can't beat. When it stops arriving, linen stays fresh.

Collar test

The collar test

That ring that never washes out isn't dirt. Neutralise oxidised skin lipids at the source and it stops coming back.

Made for Beautifully Mature Skin

Neutralises ageing odour, not you.

From around 50, skin lipids oxidise into 2-nonenal. Regular soap slides over it. Kakishibu binds and breaks it down.

Gentle enough for face and household.

One bar for chest, neck, back and behind the ears. Fragrance-light so it won't fight your perfume or his aftershave.

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The Kakishibu Complex

A Japanese fermented persimmon tannin, pressed into a rich, non-drying bar with green tea catechins and a shea–coconut base.

Diospyros Kaki tannin

Fermented persimmon extract — the active that binds 2-nonenal. It's on the label.

Green tea catechins

Antioxidant support that sits alongside the tannin, not instead of it.

Shea & coconut base

Rich lather that doesn't strip over-50 skin.

pH-balanced

Gentle enough for the face. Patch-test on the inner arm if you prefer.

“My daughter hugged me and said ‘Mum, you smell lovely’ for the first time in years. I cried in the kitchen.”Margaret H. · Verified buyer

frequently asked questions

From around age 50, skin lipids oxidise into 2-nonenal. It has a greasy, grassy scent, clings to skin and fabric, and ordinary soap can't break it down.

It contains real fermented persimmon tannin (Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract). The tannin binds to 2-nonenal and neutralises it instead of masking it with fragrance.

Most customers report the pillowcase difference within 3 to 7 days of daily use.

Yes. Fragrance-light, pH-balanced, gentle enough for the face. Patch-test first if you prefer.

Email us within 30 days of delivery and we refund in full. You don't need to post anything back.

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Linda G. 🇺🇸
★★★★★
30/08/2026

This is the best soap. I was being told by my daughter that I smell odd like old musty. I decided to try this soap and have been using it now for about 4 mo. My daughter even asked me what I did different. Did I tell her NO!

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Just_Tee 🇬🇧
★★★★★
30/08/2026

Really works for body odor, keeps you feeling and smelling fresh all day.

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Karen M. 🇺🇸
★★★★★
29/08/2026

My husband and I are obsessed with this soap. It smells great and makes your skin feel buttery soft. We will continue to purchase this product.

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Tina 🇺🇸
★★★★★
29/08/2026

"Just Sayin", these weird little bars of persimmon soap make you smell AWESOME !!! They just clean off any weird bacteria hanging around.
Thank you for making a nice product & delivering in a timely manner!
Cheers,
Tina

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Rob H. 🇺🇸
★★★★★
29/08/2026

My wife absolutely loves this soap, it smells incredible and lasts a long time. And the smell isn't overbearing.

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Melanie 🇺🇸
★★★★★
28/08/2026

My daughter hugged me and pulled away. She said I smelled "odd, like old musty". I was mortified and ordered this soap that same evening. I've been using it for 4 months now, and last week she asked me what's different about me. Did I tell her? NO!

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Denise 🇨🇦
★★★★★
02/02/2026

I'm 69 and had started worrying about that "old person smell" I remembered from visiting my aunt years ago. After only a few days of using this persimmon soap, my granddaughter mentioned how fresh I smelled.

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Margaret H. 🇦🇺
★★★★★
18/08/2026

My daughter said "Mum, you smell lovely" for the first time in years. I cried in the kitchen. Nobody tells you how much the small things matter at my age.

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Carol B. 🇫🇷
★★★★★
14/08/2026

Bought it for my husband after 40 years of marriage. He now uses it more religiously than I do. The pillowcase test does not lie.

David R. 🇺🇸
★★★★☆
11/08/2026

Sceptical at first, it's soap after all. But within a week the difference on my collars was undeniable. It's the real kaki extract, I checked the label. One star off because I wish the bars were bigger.

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Brian T. 🇨🇦
★★★★★
08/08/2026

I share a small flat with my son and his wife. Nobody ever said anything, but I noticed the window always got opened when I sat down. Not any more.

Susan W. 🇬🇧
★★★★★
05/08/2026

Ordered the 3 bar set, one vanished into my sister's handbag within the week. Reordering the 5 pack on subscription, it's cheaper per bar anyway.

Patricia E. 🇦🇺
★★★★☆
02/08/2026

The bar itself is lovely, doesn't dry my skin like the carbolic stuff my mother used. Takes a moment to get going in hard water, hence four stars.

Lynda M. 🇮🇪
★★★★★
29/07/2026

Started as mine, now there are two in the shower. The spare room doesn't smell of "grandad's house" when guests stay. That's all I wanted.