Kōdō – Precious Woods & Blends for the Japanese Art of Incense ⁽¹⁰⁾

This collection gathers the precious woods and aromatic blends of Kōdō — the Japanese art of incense — for everyone who values meditation, ceremony or the quiet, attentive appreciation of natural fragrance.

Agarwood, Sandalwood and Japanese blends for Kōdō and meditation

The collection brings together the most prized raw materials of the Japanese aromatic tradition — available as chips, pieces or powder:

Agarwood – Jinkō — One of the rarest and most precious fragrance materials in the world. The heart of the Kōdō ceremony and of Japanese Buddhist temple tradition.
Sandalwood – Byakudan — Soft, creamy and balanced. A timeless aromatic material for meditation, stillness and everyday wellbeing.
Traditional Japanese blends — Precious woods, spices and botanicals composed according to old Kōdō recipes. Each blend is designed for the full appreciation of a fragrance, not simply for room scenting.

How to use: heating rather than burning

The woods and blends in this collection are not burned directly — they are gently heated, traditionally on a mica plate placed above a bed of ash and charcoal. This method preserves the most delicate nuances of the fragrance and is the classical technique of Kōdō. A simple steel heating plate over a small heat source is a good way to begin.