Shower every day but still smell “off” after 40? This bar washes the smell away.
In The Box: One full-size bar made with fermented Japanese persimmon (kakishibu) on a moisturizing glycerin base.
Suitable For: Women and men 40+. All skin types, including sensitive skin. Face and body.
Feels Like: A creamy lather that rinses clean. Soft skin, no tight feeling.
Scent: Very light. It rinses away so your own perfume still comes through.
Free From: Sulfates, parabens, dyes and cover-up fragrance.
How to use:
If any of these sound like you, this is for you:
That’s not sweat, and it’s not you being unclean. It’s your skin changing with age — the thing some people call “old person smell.” Not sure? Try the 7-day pillowcase test further down this page — and you have 60 days to decide.
Most women notice the difference from the first wash — skin smells “like nothing,” and your perfume smells like you again. Collars and pillowcases follow over the next days.
Use it daily to keep the smell away. If you don’t notice a clear difference within 60 days, write to us — it was free.
Yes. Many women first notice the change around perimenopause, when hormones change your skin. That’s why so many say their scent “changed overnight.” aki washes off the smell that regular soap and deodorant miss.
It works the same way at 50, 60, 70 and beyond. It isn’t a hormone treatment; if a change is sudden and strong, mention it to your doctor too.
Most bright-orange “persimmon” bars on Amazon or Temu only use persimmon perfume or a splash of juice. They smell fruity, but they don’t remove the smell. If one did nothing for you, that’s usually why.
aki uses real fermented persimmon, made the Japanese way, with shea and olive oil so it never dries or itches. Made in small batches and backed by a 60-day guarantee.
Musty smellI’m 52 and I shower every single day. Started noticing this musty, almost oniony thing about a year ago, mostly on my collar by mid afternoon. Tried 3 different deodorants, nothing. A friend from my walking group mentioned persimmon soap so I figured why not. I’m on day 12. The collar thing is gone. My husband hasn’t said anything, which for him is a compliment lol.
Sensitive skinLume gave me hives on my neck and the baking soda ones burn. This is just soap, you rinse it off. No stinging. Skin actually feels softer than with my old Dove bar. The smell is super light, kind of like nothing, which is what I wanted.
MenopausePeri hit me at 47 and my body odor changed basically overnight, I’m not exaggerating. I was embarrassed to even google it. This works. My daughter said I smell “normal” again (thanks honey). Taking one star off because it’s not cheap, but the buy 2 get 2 makes it ok.
Tried cheap barsI’d tried one of those bright orange $9 bars from Amazon first. Smelled like fruit candy, dried my skin out, did nothing. This one is different — the smell goes away when you rinse and it actually works. Put the second bar in my husband’s shower without telling him.
Musty smellThe site says to do a pillowcase test to check it’s working. I did. Day 7 I made my husband smell it and he just looked at me like, what am I supposed to be smelling? Exactly.
Perfume smells offSame perfume for 20 years and I was starting to feel like it smelled different on me. It wasn’t the perfume. Two weeks with this and it smells like it used to.
Musty smellShe’s 81 and her room always had that smell no matter how much I cleaned. Three weeks in, the aide asked what changed. I could cry.
Sensitive skin · Tried cheap barsBeen washing my armpits for 50 years. The card says behind the ears and the back of the neck. Did that. Different story. Also the cheap persimmon bar I got on Temu made me itch — this one doesn’t, skin feels fine.
You shower, you wear deodorant, and something still smells “off.” You’re not dirty. Your skin changed.
After 40, the oil on your skin mixes with air and starts to smell musty. Some people call it “old person smell.” Deodorant doesn’t touch it, and regular soap slides right over it.
Real persimmon (not perfume) sticks to that oil, so water can wash it off. Use it daily and the smell stays gone.
It usually starts around age 40 · you can’t smell it on yourself, because your nose gets used to your own scent · try the 7-day pillowcase test below to check.
The smell is super light, kind of like nothing, which is what I wanted.
My husband smelled it and asked what he was supposed to be smelling. Exactly.
I’m on day 12. The collar thing is gone.
Two weeks with this and it smells like it used to.
Three weeks in, the aide asked what changed. I could cry.
Deodorant only works on your armpits. This smell comes from your neck, chest and back. The bar washes all of it.
Made with fermented persimmon, the Japanese way. It removes the smell instead of covering it.
Your skin smells clean and fresh, starting with your very first wash.
Nothing harsh stays on your skin. Shea butter and olive oil keep it soft.
No strong scent. Your favorite perfume smells right again. Backed by a 60-day guarantee.
You can’t smell your own scent, so here’s a simple way to check for yourself this week.
Illustration of the 7-day pillowcase test.
Removes the smellFrom real fermented persimmons. It grabs the oil that smells, so water washes it away.
Pulls water into your skin and keeps it there.
Calms skin that got drier with age.
Leaves skin soft, never tight or itchy.
| What you get | Best choice aki
|
OthersSoap, deodorant, cheap bars |
|---|---|---|
| Smell fresh all dayNot just right after your shower | Yes | No |
| Removes “old person” smellThe musty odor called nonenal | Yes | No |
| Smell like yourself againYour own scent, not musty | Yes | No |
| Gentle on sensitive skinNo rash, no sting | Yes | Sometimes |
| Skin stays softShea butter + olive oil | Yes | Sometimes |
| Won’t clash with your perfumeLeaves skin smelling like nothing | Yes | No |
| 60-day money-back guaranteeLove it or it’s free | Yes | No |
Use it daily for two months. If you don’t notice the difference — and the people close to you don’t either — email us and we refund every cent. Keep the bars.
I’m 52 and I shower every single day. Started noticing this musty, almost oniony thing about a year ago, mostly on my collar by mid afternoon. Tried 3 different deodorants, nothing. A friend from my walking group mentioned persimmon soap so I figured why not. I’m on day 12. The collar thing is gone.
Lume gave me hives on my neck and the baking soda ones burn. This is just soap, you rinse it off. No stinging. Skin actually feels softer than with my old Dove bar.
Peri hit me at 47 and my body odor changed basically overnight. I was embarrassed to even google it. This works, my daughter said I smell “normal” again. One star off because it’s not cheap, the buy 2 get 2 makes it ok.
The site says to do a pillowcase test to check it’s working. I did. Day 7 I made my husband smell it and he just looked at me like, what am I supposed to be smelling? Exactly.
Same perfume for 20 years and I was starting to feel like it smelled different on me. It wasn’t the perfume. Two weeks with this and it smells like it used to.
Smell is gone, no complaints there. Wish the bar was a bit bigger for the price. Lasts about a month for me with daily use on neck and back.
Tried one of those bright orange $9 bars from Amazon first. Smelled like fruit candy, dried my skin, did nothing. This one is different — the smell goes away when you rinse and it actually works. Second bar went in my husband’s shower without telling him.
She’s 81 and her room always had that smell no matter how much I cleaned. Three weeks in, the aide asked what changed. I could cry.
Been washing my armpits for 50 years. The card says behind the ears and the back of the neck. Did that. Different story. Also the cheap persimmon bar I got on Temu made me itch — this one doesn’t, skin feels fine.
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