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A spiritual, woody incense fragrance balancing the spicy lift of pepper with sacred olibanum and smoky hinoki. Transparent yet enveloping, it feels like a modern kōdō ritual translated into soft, meditative smoke on the skin.

Scent Development and Character

A spiritual incense composition that opens with the spicy freshness of black pepper wrapped around sacred olibanum, leading into smoky, resinous hinoki wood that feels both meditative and enveloping. The incense remains present throughout, oscillating between airy, lemon-tinted resin and deeper, velvety smoke, while subtle cedar-like dryness frames the woods and keeps the fragrance transparent rather than heavy.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

Best suited to cooler days from autumn into early spring and contemplative settings where its incense can unfold: evenings, gallery visits, quiet social gatherings, or solitary reading. Its moderate presence makes it versatile for both casual and more formal occasions, especially for those who enjoy incense without overwhelming density. Most naturally worn in autumn and winter, with some suitability for cool spring days (editorial estimate). Moderate sillage that forms a soft aura within arm’s length rather than a large trail (editorial estimate). Long-lasting on fabric and upper-moderate on skin, with incense and woods lingering for most of the day without turning heavy (editorial estimate).

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2025, this is an Eau de Parfum credited to Mathilde Bijaoui. Faceted cylindrical glass bottle in L'Artisan Parfumeur’s current collection design, with a black hexagonal cap and a front label printed directly on the glass bearing the brand and fragrance name.