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A first shelf of references
Sandalwood, patchouli and benzoin, with a plum-blossom image in the maker’s description.
Smoke: unknown
Cinnamon and sandalwood in a blend inspired by Kyoto’s Arashiyama district.
Smoke: unknown
A distributor-described sandalwood and spice blend, named for the plum tree.
Smoke: unknown
Sandalwood key note; 50 coreless sticks with a maker-specified 25-minute burn.
Smoke: low, maker claim
Rhubarb, clove and cinnamon, rather than a verified cherry-blossom ingredient.
Smoke: unknown
Kobunboku’s reported base formula with a Kalimantan aloeswood addition.
Smoke: unknown
Profiles draw on maker and distributor descriptions, not our own burns. A scent note is not always an ingredient.
The houses behind the smoke
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto landmarks and seasons give Shoyeido’s Daily Incense its names. The disclosed blends offer a more useful starting point than the names alone.
5 incense in this reference
Japan; craft lineage
Morning Star makes it possible to compare named fragrances in a consistent format: 50 coreless sticks and a small ceramic holder.
4 incense in this reference
Sakai, Japan; maker history
Kobunboku gives this small catalog a clear comparison: a wood-and-spice blend, and a related version with aloeswood.
2 incense in this reference
News and culture
Exhibition archive · Event ended 12 December 2025
The organizer brought together approximately 130 objects, from incense burners to containers and paintings.
Source: Takasago International Corporation · Published here 21 October 2026
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