The Four Seasons Series Incense by Awaji Incense Koh-shi
The Four Seasons Series Incense by Awaji Incense Koh-shi honors over a 160 years of incense making in this magical island of Japan. The koh-shi (incense masters) of Awaji took this occasion to highlight the scents that express the four seasons. Honoring both time and place this series is perfect for those who observe the changing seasons with fondness and delight in the gifts of each season.
Fragrance Notes:
103 Touch of Scarlet - harmony of a fragrant sandalwood base and a rich, elegant sweetness of fall leaves
104 Harmony - a natural fragrance achieving balance between sandalwood as a keynote combined with other ingredients such as cassia, elegant Japanese autumn aroma
106 Bay Wind - inspired by the winter winds through Awaji Island's Eli Bay, fragrant salt-laden breezes and aromatic mountain winds
108 Cypress Peak - a daily life fragrance, blend of hinoki cypress and hinoki cypress oils from trees that grow in blossom-filled Yoshino in Nara
110 Spring Glory - a fragrance that speaks mild, spring sunshine with calm, kindly, sweet notes
111 Sea - a sweetly emotive and exotic aroma, evoking the sea fragrance of summer, for moments when you need to sit back
114 Awaji Bamboo - a moment of refreshment in the summer heat, provided by a quiet bamboo grove
Details:
- Made in Japan
- Box contains 30 grams, approximately 80 incense per box
- Sticks are about 5.5" long
- One stick burns for approximately 20 minutes
- Holder not included
Meet the Makers
Awaji Island Koh-shi is a team of incense makers (koh-shi) that proudly belong to the Hyogo Prefecture Incense Cooperative. They pride themselves on upholding the strictest standards in the development of fragrances, methods of incense production, traditional techniques, and place of origin. Based on Awaji island where 70% of Japan's incense production occurs they take the history of the place seriously as they developed a unique line of incense that honors history. The team of 12 koh-shi have developed their own style and believe that whether at work, home, or play there is always room for incense.