[New Arrival] Kousaido’s 2025 Incense Releases – Vol.3

Featuring the “Shishin” and “Nihonga” Series

We’re excited to introduce the third volume of Kousaido’s 2025 incense collection. This time, we spotlight two distinctive series inspired by traditional Japanese culture: the Shishin (Four Divine Beasts) Series and the Nihonga (Japanese Painting) Series.

🐉 Shishin – Four Divine Beasts Series

Inspired by the mythological guardians of the four cardinal directions in ancient Chinese and Japanese cosmology, each scent is carefully crafted to embody the spirit of its divine beast.

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• Seiryu (Azure Dragon)
  A refreshing scent blending white sandalwood with marjoram and lavender.
  A bright, transparent fragrance evoking the East.

• Suzaku (Vermilion Bird)
  A dignified and deep scent of agarwood blended with musk and benzoin.
  Symbolizing the South and summer’s passionate vitality.

• Byakko (White Tiger)
  A refined and rich aroma of white sandalwood, amber, and patchouli.
  A powerful presence guarding the West.

• Genbu (Black Tortoise)
  A cool and calming fragrance of white sandalwood and cedarwood.
  A fragrance of serenity, embodying the North.

🎨 Nihonga – Japanese Painting Series

This elegant collection draws inspiration from traditional ukiyo-e and bijin-ga art motifs, translating their beauty into fragrance.

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• Ukiyoe Magnolia (木蓮)
  A mystic blend of white sandalwood, magnolia, and lychee.
  Ethereal and graceful like the bloom of a magnolia.

• Ukiyoe Bamboo (竹)
  A refreshing green scent combining star anise, cyclamen, and bergamot.
  Evokes the serenity of a bamboo grove.

• Ukiyoe Marine (海)
  A wide and refreshing oceanic aroma with citrus notes.
  A cool breeze on a summer shore.

• Bijin-ga White Plum (白梅)
  A classic floral scent of white plum blossoms.
  Delicate and uplifting.

• Bijin-ga White Rose (白椿)
  A luxurious and gentle fragrance of white rose.
  Refined and subtly sweet.

• Bijin-ga Lotus (蓮華)
  An exotic floral scent of lotus with musk and rose.
  A dreamy fragrance full of elegance.