Kousaido HANGA Incense - Ume

🔴 The Subtle Fragrance of Plum Blossoms Defying Winter: The Pure and Elegant Scent of Red Plum and Sandalwood "Ume" (plum blossoms) are the harbinger of early spring in Japan. Amidst bitter winds and lingering snow, plum blossoms bloom proudly and solitarily, symbolizing "resilience, elegance, and hope" since ancient times. They do not compete with other flowers but announce the arrival of warmth and new life with a subtle, delicate fragrance. This HANGA print series "Ume" from Kousaido, a renowned Kyoto incense shop, infuses this transcendent harbinger of spring into wisps of smoke, gently awakening the vitality of your space. This is an incense stick with an extremely elegant formula, featuring a "delicate floral scent" with a hint of tartness and a cool, airy feel. Once lit, the sweet and clean floral fragrance of red plum unfolds, intertwined with herbaceous green notes. The warm notes of sandalwood and musk blend in during the middle and base, making the overall aroma refined, principled, and unconventional, much like a gentle breeze carrying the scent of plum blossoms on a chilly early spring morning, refreshing and uplifting. 🪵 Fragrance Notes This noble and elegant fragrance has layers as clean as melting spring snow: Top notes: Slightly sweet and sour red plum with green leaf freshness, delivering a crisp, bright, and elegant opening. Middle notes: Gentle and restrained plum blossom fragrance, cleansing the mind and calming inner restlessness. Base notes: Warm sandalwood and silky musk settle in the space, leaving a clean and serene aftertaste. ✨ Recommended Usage Scenarios Welcoming New Year, New Beginnings: Plum blossoms represent "harbinger of spring and hope," coupled with the auspicious meaning of the "Three Friends of Winter," making it a perfect "ritualistic" scent for New Year, starting work, moving into a new home, or embarking on new projects. Meditation, Focus, Reading, Writing: The "Ume" scent, without sweetness, elegant and subtle, can help declutter the mind and create a refined and focused personal space. Gifting to Friends with Integrity and a Love for Classical Beauty: The traditional print depicts the elegant scene of red plum blossoms in light snow. The sophisticated and refined scent is perfect for friends who appreciate classical East Asian literature, tea ceremony, or emphasize quality of life. 📏 Specifications Brand: Kousaido, Kyoto, Japan Series: HANGA Print Series Style: Ume Origin: Japan (Kyoto-made) Net weight: Approx. 20g (approx. 90 sticks) Incense stick length: Approx. 7 cm (convenient short-stick design) Burn time: Approx. 15 - 17 minutes / stick ⚠️ Gentle Reminder for Use: After lighting the tip of the incense stick, gently blow out the flame, allowing the smoke to rise slowly. Please use a non-flammable incense holder or plate to collect the ashes produced by burning. Please keep the product out of reach of children and pets, and ensure good ventilation in the room.