Natural, traditional and luxury Japanese incense
NipponKodo, Mainichiko Viva, Morning star, Seiun classique, Tokusen Sagano, Tokusen Shibayama, Zuiun Bois d'Aloès
Japanese incense is renowned for its delicate scents, the result of over a thousand years of tradition and know-how. Natural aromas are enhanced by a manufacturing technique in tune with cultural practices linked to meditation and an artistic experience that is both ritual and aesthetic.
A pure and unique incense
Everyone is familiar with the classic Indian or Nepalese incense, which burns along a bamboo stick. Japanese incense, on the other hand, takes a more subtle approach: by being devoid of a central support most of the time, the burning of the stick produces less waste and the propagation of a much purer product will spread its fragrances and aromas more gently.
Added to this is the high quality of the ingredients, meticulously selected and assembled according to ancient traditions.
Sandalwood, Gardenia, Musk, myrrh, patchouli, agarwood, aloe and pine combine with other natural herbs to create what is without doubt a luxury product for fumigation and purification, appreciated the world over.
Incense linked to rituals and an aesthetic experience
The history of incense in Japan began in 595 CE, during the reign of Empress Suiko, when it was introduced from Korea and China.
Since its adoption by the imperial court and Buddhist temples, the aromatic properties of traditional recipes, handed down from generation to generation, have had purifying and spiritual value, as well as cultural and artistic significance.
Like Sonaekō, a Buddhist ceremony in which fragrant herbs and woods are burned for religious purposes; or Takimono, in which unique fragrances are created; or Kōdō, or " the way of incense", a ceremony steeped in tradition and experienced as an art form, in which those present meditate while savoring exquisite scents.
Our selection of Japanese incense
- Nippon Kodo
Founded in 1575, the Japanese brand Nippon Kodo is renowned for its quality incense, which has been manufactured in this way for over 400 years. A traditional company, it preserves and transmits its ancestral techniques. Its incense range combines traditional fragrances with contemporary creations. - Mainichiko Viva
Mainichiko Viva is manufactured by Nippon Kodo. It was created in 1912 by Yujiro Kito, a master in the art of incense creation. - Morning star
Morning Star incense is also made by Nippon Kodo. Created in the 1960s, it has become one of Japan's most popular incenses for everyday use - thanks to its high-quality ingredients and powerful fragrances. - Seiun classic
Seiun classique incense is a Nippon Kodo creation. Renowned for its fresh and relaxing fragrance, made from carefully selected sandalwood - Tokusen Sagano
Elegant and soothing fragrance by Nippon Kodo. The aloe and sandalwood in its composition, together with its deep earth notes, make this incense an ideal companion for meditation. Inspired by the Sagano bamboo forest near Kyoto - Tokusen Shibayama
Made from agarwood or aloe, Vietnamese cinnamon and Sichuan nard, this Nippon Kodo creation offers refined and soothing aromas. Inspired by mountain meadows, it evokes a powerful and nostalgic bond with nature. - Zuiun Bois d'Aloès
Zuiun means Cloud of Good Fortune, which says a lot about the elegance of this subtle fragrance of benzoin, sandalwood and aloe, spiked with floral and balsamic notes. Its soft and relaxing scents are ideal for use inside the home.
Precautions for use
- Use a suitable incense-holder
- never leave incense to burn unattended
- keep under surveillance, use at a safe distance from flammable materials
- Use incense in a ventilated room on a daily basis and
- never ingest
- keep out of the reach of small children.
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