Kousaido Hyakuraku Series Incense - Lotus

🪷 The Serenity of Dawn on the Water: Ethereal Zen Interwoven with Subtle Lotus and Mellow Sandalwood

"Emerging from the mud, yet unstained; cleansed by clear ripples, yet not alluring." In Eastern traditional aesthetics, the lotus is the ultimate symbol of holiness, purity, and the liberation from vexations.

The "Hyakuraku" series from the century-old Kyoto incense house "Kousaido" utilizes centuries of traditional incense-making techniques to distill the ethereal essence of a blooming lotus pond at dawn into this elegant, magenta-hued incense stick.

This is an "Oriental Watery Floral-Woody" incense that is profoundly Zen and breathable. Unlike the heavy, powdery, or sharp-sweet synthetic florals on the market, this Hyakuraku "Lotus" produces a soft and delicate smoke when lit. Once ignited, the space is instantly filled with a fresh, aquatic quality like dew at dawn, followed by the subtle fragrance of flowers—a pure and elegant lotus scent greets you, followed by the slow spread of a warm, woody sandalwood base. It cleanses the room of accumulated stagnation and negative energy, as if the entire space were gently protected by a calm and transcendent barrier.

The incense is housed in an elegant natural paulownia wood slide box to protect it from moisture, and it comes with a custom-made metal incense stand, making every use a meditative ritual that brings clarity to the mind.

🪵 Fragrance Notes

This fragrance is subtle, elegant, ethereal, and pure, reminiscent of a walk along a lotus pond at an ancient temple in the early morning:

• Top Notes: Dewy, transparent aquatic notes and green foliage that instantly awaken the senses and clear the air in the space.

• Middle Notes: The core, elegant, and pure lotus fragrance unfolds, soft and delicate, soothing tension and deep fatigue.

• Base Notes: Classic Sandalwood provides a serene finish, leaving a warm and lingering woody resonance that is grounding and calming.

✨ Recommended Use Cases

• Deep Meditation, Sitting, and Yoga: The transcendent fragrance of lotus helps one quickly cast aside distractions and return to the purest state of inner stillness; it is an ideal scent for self-dialogue and spiritual practice.

• Relaxation and Stress Relief: Light it after a busy day or when feeling unsettled; the subtle and elegant aroma acts like a clear spring, soothing the nerves and creating a quiet, comfortable personal retreat.

• Purifying Spaces and Removing Stagnation: The lotus carries a sacred, purifying energy, making it perfect for the entryway, tea room, or bedroom to clear away negative energy and bring about a fresh, harmonious atmosphere.

• Elegant Gifting: With its purple-pink sleeve, natural paulownia slide box, and special incense stand, it offers a noble and gentle aesthetic, making it particularly suitable for friends who value lifestyle aesthetics and floral-woody scents.

📏 Specifications

• Brand: Kousaido (Kyoto, Japan)

• Series: Hyakuraku Series

• Variant: Lotus (Hasu)

• Origin: Japan (Made in Kyoto)

• Quantity: 40 sticks

• Stick Length: Approx. 13.5 cm

• Burning Time: Approx. 25 - 30 minutes per stick

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

⚠️ Usage Tips:

• After lighting the tip of the incense, gently blow out the flame, place the stick in the provided stand, and ensure it rests within a heat-resistant incense tray to catch the ash.

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

• Please store the product in a cool, dry place and keep it out of reach of children and pets.