Kousaido Hyakuraku Series Incense - Lavender

💜 Deep Serenity in a Sea of Purple Flowers: A Restful Haven of Pure Lavender Harmonized with Gentle Sandalwood

As night falls and a gentle breeze drifts across the boundless purple fields, the air is filled with a relaxing herbal fragrance.

The "Hyakuraku" series from the century-old Kyoto incense house "Kousaido" utilizes traditional Kyoto incense-making techniques to capture the pure floral scent and herbal essence of premium natural lavender within wisps of delicate smoke.

This is a "soothing herbal-floral" incense crafted specifically to "release stress and calm the emotions." Unlike the harsh or overly powdery synthetic lavender scents on the market, this Hyakuraku "Lavender" produces an incredibly fine smoke when lit. Once lit, the space is immediately enveloped in a gentle, clear aura—the clean, refreshing herbal-floral scent of natural lavender greets you, followed by a slow infusion of the warm, grounding woody foundation of natural sandalwood. It acts like a pair of gentle hands, smoothing away the anxiety, tension, and exhaustion accumulated throughout the day to create a tranquil atmosphere filled with a profound sense of security.

The incense is housed in a natural paulownia wood drawer box filled with Japanese Zen aesthetic, designed for moisture protection. Each box comes with a specially crafted metal incense holder, making every moment you slide the box open to light a stick a spiritual bedtime ritual of letting go and returning to peace.

🪵 Fragrance Notes

This fragrance is pure, soft, and soothingly layered, as if you were standing in a lavender garden at twilight:

• Top Notes: A clean, herbal coolness that greets you upon lighting, with a hint of subtle floral fragrance to instantly ease mental tension.

• Heart Notes: The pure core of lavender flower unfolds fully, gently embracing and soothing restless emotions while encouraging deeper, slower breathing.

• Base Notes: Classic sandalwood and a warm woody lingering base note provide a tranquil, long-lasting aroma to calm the spirit.

✨ Recommended Usage Scenarios

• Bedtime Relaxation and Deep Sleep Support: Light a stick in your bedroom 20 to 30 minutes before sleep. Let the gentle lavender and woody fragrance fill the room to effectively relax your nervous system and help you drift into a deep, sweet slumber more quickly.

• Stress Relief and Emotional Calming: Light this during heavy workloads or moments of anxiety; the elegant herbal floral scent can pacify restless thoughts and restore inner peace.

• Bath Time and Home Spa Companion: Light it during a bath or soak to combine the steam with the herbal-woody aroma, creating your own personalized Japanese-style healing spa.

• Thoughtful Gift Choice: Featuring an elegant purple-gold cover, a natural paulownia drawer box, and a specialized metal incense holder, this is a thoughtful and refined gift for friends who suffer from insomnia, face high stress, or value wellness and relaxation.

📏 Specifications

• Brand: Kousaido (Kyoto, Japan)

• Series: Hyakuraku

• Scent: Lavender

• Origin: Japan (Made in Kyoto)

• Quantity: 40 sticks

• Incense 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 one custom metal incense holder

⚠️ Usage Tips:

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

• When cleansing a space, it is recommended to maintain gentle air circulation to allow negative energy to dissipate with the smoke.

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