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title: Does Persimmon Soap Work for Body Odor? | Kiyo Clinical
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# Does persimmon soap work for body odor? What the science says

Persimmon soap is popular for aging odor because tannin from *Diospyros kaki* binds to 2-nonenal on contact. Results depend on a real tannin dose, daily use, and fabric hygiene — not fragrance.

- [The Science](https://kiyoclinical.com/pages/science)
- [Persimmon Deodorizing Soap](https://kiyoclinical.com/products/persimmon-odor-defense-bar)