Ordinary soap
Cleans, but doesn’t neutralise
Removes sweat and dirt, but isn’t designed for the greasy, stale odour of 2-nonenal, so it lingers.
Persimmon soap Japanese-inspired
Feel fresh again.
Even up close.
That stale, lingering odour no shower seems to shift has a name: 2-nonenal. Our persimmon soap is made to help neutralise it, gently, every day. Try it for 60 days or get your money back.
01 The real cause
It’s not you.
It’s 2-nonenal.
You shower every day, wash your clothes, try stronger deodorants, and still notice it: on your collar, on your pillow, at the back of your neck. You’re not imagining it, and it has nothing to do with hygiene.
From around 40, skin produces more 2-nonenal, an oily compound with a stale, greasy smell that ordinary soap simply washes over. In Japan, people have turned to persimmon (kaki) for generations: its tannins bind to odour molecules and help neutralise them. That’s what goes into every TryKaokis product.
How it works
Why ordinary soap isn’t enough.
Persimmon tannins
Bind to the odour
Tannins attach to odour molecules and help neutralise them while you wash.
You
Fresh and confident
Clean, soft skin and one less thing on your mind: at work, at dinner, up close.
Who it’s for
For you, or someone you love.
Most people notice it on themselves first. Others notice it on a parent or partner and don’t know how to bring it up. Either way, you’re in the right place.
For you
You’ve noticed it yourself
A smell that lingers on your collar or pillow, even straight after a shower. A few seconds with persimmon soap on the neck, behind the ears and underarms, every day, and you can get back to feeling like yourself.
For someone you love
A thoughtful gift, no awkward talk
Bringing up body odour with someone you love is hard. A persimmon soap set is easy to give and easy to receive. Let the bar do the talking.
02 How to use
Three steps. Under a minute.
- 一
Wet
Wet your skin and the bar with warm water.
- 二
Lather
Work up a lather and massage gently where odour builds up: the back of the neck, behind the ears, the back and underarms.
- 三
Rinse
Rinse well. Repeat every day: consistency is what makes the difference.
Press and hold to make a lather
Just like that, every day. A few seconds on the neck, behind the ears and across the back.
03 Ingredients
Few ingredients.
All essential.
Simple formulas built around one ingredient that does the work.
Persimmon extract
In every TryKaokis product. Rich in tannins, which help neutralise the odour ordinary soap leaves behind.
Kind to skin
Our green tea and lavender bars add shea butter and plant oils, so skin feels soft, not tight.
Three scents
Rose, green tea or lavender: light scents that never overpower.
For everyone
Mild enough for daily use, designed for all genders.
簡素
What’s essential
needs no decoration.
- 1
- hero ingredient:
persimmon - 3
- scents to choose:
rose, green tea, lavender - 60
- days to try it,
or your money back
Risk-free
Love it,
or your money back.
Try Kaokis for a full 60 days. If it doesn't help with your odor concerns, contact us and we'll refund you — no fuss. Fewer than 1% of customers ever ask.
05 GOOD TO KNOW
Your questions,
answered.
Who is it for?
Anyone who notices a body odour that a normal shower doesn’t shift, especially from around 40. It’s designed for all genders, and it makes a thoughtful gift for a parent or partner.
Which one should I choose?
If you’re unsure, start with Rose, our signature bar. Choose Green Tea for a crisp, clean scent, or Lavender for a calming evening wash. The Soap & Body Wash Set is ideal for sharing at home or as a gift.
Does it really work?
It’s a soap, not a medical treatment. Persimmon has been used in Japan for generations because its tannins bind to odour molecules and help neutralise them. It works best used every day on the areas where odour builds up, and you have 60 days to see for yourself.
When will I notice a difference?
Every skin is different. Use it daily for at least two weeks before you judge. If you stop using it, the odour can come back, because skin keeps producing it.
How much should I buy?
One bar is perfect to try it. If you already know you’ll use it every day, or you’re sharing it at home, our multi-bar packs bring the price down to as little as €8.98 per bar.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes. Our products use mild formulas made for daily use on all skin types. If you have allergies, check the ingredient list on the product page before use.
Can I give it as a gift?
Yes. Our multi-bar packs and the Soap & Body Wash Set are a discreet way to help someone you care about, without an awkward conversation.
How long does a bar last?
It depends on how often you use it. To make it last longer, let it dry between uses on a draining soap dish.
What if it’s not for me?
Try it for 60 days from delivery. If it isn’t right for you, email us and we’ll refund you in full. No need to send it back.
When does it go on sale?
Very soon. Join the waitlist below and we’ll email you on launch day.