{"product_id":"nippon-kodo-koju-1575-japanische-raeucherstaebchen","title":"Nippon Kodo Koju 1575 – Japanese Incense Sticks, 5 Fragrances","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoju 1575 by Nippon Kodo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a collection of Japanese incense sticks that brings together five distinctive fragrance compositions and the story of a Japanese master of incense. Each variety has its own character and symbolically represents a stage in his life, from childhood to wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe five fragrances \u003cstrong\u003eMoegi, Odori, Oji, Kibo and Yama\u003c\/strong\u003e form a collection that encompasses gentle, floral and warm notes alongside precious woods and richly layered aromatic compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKoju 1575 – a tribute to the Japanese incense tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection takes its name, \u003cstrong\u003eKoju 1575\u003c\/strong\u003e, from Koju, a Japanese master of incense whose traditional knowledge, according to the manufacturer's account, has been passed down from generation to generation since 1575.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNippon Kodo draws inspiration from this story, interpreting the different stages of the incense master's life through five individual compositions. Each fragrance carries a symbolic meaning and possesses a distinctive olfactory identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe five fragrances of the Koju 1575 collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMoegi – the beginnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoegi (萌黄)\u003c\/strong\u003e represents childhood and the beginning of life. Its name evokes the delicate green of a young plant shoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance composition combines \u003cstrong\u003evanilla and tonka bean\u003c\/strong\u003e with fresh fig notes. A gentle sweetness meets a deeper, warmer fragrance base, while the fig contributes a touch of green freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoegi has a soft yet multifaceted character that evokes the idea of a young life beginning to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOdori – youth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOdori (踊り)\u003c\/strong\u003e means \"dance\" and symbolises the sensual and refined beauty of youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition opens with the \u003cstrong\u003egentle sweetness of honey\u003c\/strong\u003e. Floral notes then unfold, reminiscent of a dance of cherry blossoms, accompanied by a delicate hint of white musk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOdori combines floral lightness with a warm, soft sweetness. The musk provides a gentle background without overpowering the floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eÔji – the prince\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOji (王子)\u003c\/strong\u003e means \"prince\" and represents the refinement of character, independence and personal style of the incense master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis refined woody composition brings together \u003cstrong\u003eamber notes, cedarwood and Jinkoh (agarwood)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The warm, enveloping quality of amber blends with the drier character of cedarwood and the aromatic depth of agarwood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOji particularly appeals to lovers of complex woody fragrances who seek a connection between traditional Japanese incense and contemporary fragrance design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKibô – hope\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKibo (希望)\u003c\/strong\u003e means \"hope\". This variety evokes precious fragrance compositions that were once reserved for Japanese aristocratic families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrance combines \u003cstrong\u003ecamphorwood, sandalwood and spikenard\u003c\/strong\u003e in a powerful yet refined composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aromatic freshness of camphorwood meets the warm, woody character of sandalwood. Spikenard adds a deeper, spicy and earthy nuance to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKibo has a pronounced character while retaining the delicate balance between its different fragrance notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYama – wisdom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYama (山)\u003c\/strong\u003e means \"mountain\" and symbolises the fulfilment and wisdom of the incense master.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly layered fragrance composition brings together \u003cstrong\u003elabdanum from rockrose, hinoki and precious agarwood\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe warm, resinous labdanum blends with the characteristic woody fragrance of Japanese hinoki cypress. Agarwood adds another dimension of aromatic depth to this combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYama forms the symbolic conclusion of the Koju 1575 collection and particularly appeals to those who appreciate complex woody and resinous fragrance compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese incense sticks without a bamboo core\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll five varieties in the Koju 1575 collection are made in Japan by Nippon Kodo and share the same format. Each pack contains \u003cstrong\u003e60 Japanese incense sticks without a bamboo core\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sticks are approximately 14 cm long and have a burning time of around 25 minutes. The five varieties differ in their fragrance compositions and symbolic meanings within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures of the Nippon Kodo Koju 1575 collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nippon Kodo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Koju 1575\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable fragrances:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moegi, Odori, Oji, Kibo and Yama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese incense sticks without a bamboo core\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 incense sticks per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 14 cm per stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurning time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 25 min per stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nippon Kodo","offers":[{"title":"Moegi","offer_id":58892149981516,"sku":"2464","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Odori","offer_id":58892150014284,"sku":"2465","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ôji","offer_id":58892150047052,"sku":"2466","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kibô","offer_id":58892150079820,"sku":"2467","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yama","offer_id":58892150112588,"sku":"2468","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/6513\/1596\/files\/nippon-kodo-koju-1575-raeucherstaebchen-5-duftvarianten.webp?v=1789905523","url":"https:\/\/padmini.ch\/en\/products\/nippon-kodo-koju-1575-japanese-incense","provider":"padmini.ch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}