Kousaido Hyakuraku Series Incense - Bergamot

🌿 Earl Grey Tea Notes in a Sunny Orchard: A Sophisticated Sanctuary of Stress Relief Combining Elegant Bergamot with Gentle White Sandalwood

An afternoon breeze brushes through a Mediterranean orchard, filling the air with that familiar and noble fragrance found in Earl Grey tea—Bergamot.

The "Hyakuraku" series from the century-old Kyoto incense house "Kousaido" utilizes generations of traditional Kyoto incense-making craftsmanship to capture this renowned, luminous fruit aroma within wisps of fragrant smoke.

This is a "sophisticated citrus-woody" incense that harmonizes European elegance with Japanese tranquility. Unlike the singular sweetness or pungent chemical sharpness of ordinary citrus scents, this "Bergamot" incense produces a soft, delicate smoke when lit. The moment it is ignited, the space is illuminated by a bright yet composed atmosphere—the slightly bitter, fresh peel scent of freshly picked bergamot greets the senses, interwoven with a refined, white floral bouquet, before slowly dissolving into the warm and steady woody base of natural white sandalwood. It quickly dispels feelings of gloom and heaviness, infusing the strained mind with gentle, radiant solar energy.

The incense is housed in a natural paulownia wood drawer box that embodies Japanese aesthetics, protecting the fragrance from moisture. Each box comes with a specially designed metal incense holder, making every time you open the box to light a stick an elegant lifestyle ritual that lets your body and mind relax and unfold.

🪵 Fragrance Notes

This fragrance is sophisticated, bright, and layered with a clarity that invites repeated enjoyment, much like sipping a freshly brewed cup of hot Earl Grey tea:

• Top Notes: The fresh scent of bergamot peel greets you upon lighting; its slight acidity with a hint of delicate bitterness instantly dispels lethargy and clears the mind.

• Middle Notes: The core, characterized by elegant tea and subtle floral tones, fully unfurls to soothe anxiety and emotional fluctuations, bringing about deep relaxation.

• Base Notes: Classic sandalwood (Sandalwood) and a warm woody resonance provide the foundation, settling into a serene, lasting, and sophisticated woody sweetness that lingers.

✨ Recommended Use Cases

• Post-work emotional reset and stress relief: Bergamot is frequently used in aromatherapy for its antidepressant and stress-relieving properties. Lighting a stick after a tiring day can quickly soothe frayed nerves and help you regain a good mood.

• Living room ambiance and refined tea sessions: The scent is elegant and pleasant, neither overly sweet nor cloying, making it perfect for daily use in the living room to create a sophisticated atmosphere like a boutique salon.

• Mental clarity for work and reading, sparking creativity: Light this when your thoughts are blocked or you are feeling fatigued; the bright, clear fruity-woody aroma awakens the senses, helping the brain quickly regain focus and clarity.

• An exceptional choice for gifting: With its emerald green and gold-accented packaging, natural paulownia drawer box, and custom metal incense holder, this neutral and refined gift is a sophisticated gesture for friends who appreciate quality of life or tea-based fragrances.

📏 Specifications

• Brand: Kousaido (Kyoto, Japan)

• Series: Hyakuraku Series

• Scent: Bergamot

• Origin: Japan (Made in Kyoto)

• Quantity: 40 sticks

• Length: Approx. 13.5 cm

• Burn time: Approx. 20 - 30 minutes per stick

• Packaging: Natural paulownia wood drawer box (approx. 16 × 4.5 × 2.5 cm), includes a special metal incense holder

⚠️ Usage Tips:

• After lighting the tip of the incense, gently blow out the flame. Place the stick in the provided holder and rest it on a heat-resistant incense tray to catch the ash.

• It is recommended to maintain light air circulation during purification to allow stagnant energy to dissipate naturally with the smoke.

• Store the product in a dry, cool place away from children and pets.