Creating A Peaceful Space: How to Choose Your Incense

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Did you know that your scent profile plays a significant role in how you experience incense? Choosing the right incense starts with understanding your preferences and how they connect to a specific season, time of day, or moment in your life. This way, you can light incense at the perfect time, with just the right scent to help you relax.

Join us as we explore the world of incense together and discover the perfect match for you.

What Is a Scent Profile?

A scent profile refers to the distinct characteristics of an aroma, including its notes and how they interact.

Top notes are the first scents we notice—light, sweet, and quick to diffuse. Middle notes, or heart notes, add body and fullness, lingering longer. Base notes are the most enduring, often acting as "fixatives" that bind all the aromas together. 

Understanding your personal scent profile helps in selecting incense that complements your preferences and enhances your environment. Click here to discover the perfect incense for you with our Incense Test Finder.

Choosing Incense Based on Seasonality

Different seasons call for different scents. Here’s how you can align your choice of incense with the changing seasons:

• Spring: Fresh and floral scents like jasmine, rose, and lily. These fragrances reflect renewal and growth.
• Summer: Light and invigorating aromas such as citrus, passion fruit, and rosemary. These capture the essence of warmth and vitality.
• Fall: Rich and spicy notes like cinnamon, clove, and patchouli. These scents embrace the cozy and earthy qualities of autumn.
• Winter: Warm and comforting fragrances such as vanilla, sandalwood, and pine. These evoke a sense of warmth and introspection.

The Asayu Touch ✨

Asayu [朝夕] in Japanese combines the characters for morning [朝 ・asa] and evening [夕・yu], symbolizing the different needs of your body and soul at these times. We aim to enhance your senses with carefully selected incense that aligns with the time of day, offering a harmonious experience whenever you need it.

• Morning: Energize with scents like Green Tea, Wagiku Flowers, Plum Blossom, Jasmine, and Sakura Cherry Blossom!

• Evening: Unwind with calming aromas such as Sandalwood, Agarwood, Rose, Aloeswood, and Cedar Wood.

Identifying Your Personal Scent Profile

To select incense that suits you, consider these factors:

• Preferences: Do you enjoy floral, herbal, spicy, or woody scents?
• Purpose: Are you looking for relaxation, focus, or a mood boost?
• Environment: What kind of setting will you be using the incense in—indoor or outdoor, during meditation, or for ambiance?

Top Incense Choices for Different Profiles 

• Floral Lovers: Choose jasmine or rose for a soothing, romantic atmosphere.
• Sweet Enthusiasts: Opt for sakura scents for refreshing and subtle sweet notes.
• Spice Aficionados: Cinnamon and clove provide a warm, inviting fragrance ideal for colder months. With note of chai, these incense are the best under a blanket in a cold day!
• Woodland Fans: Sandalwood and cedar offer grounding and calming qualities.

Finally : Experiment and Enjoy!

Don’t hesitate to explore different types of incense and blends. Your scent profile may evolve over time, and experimenting with various fragrances can enhance your experience.

You can begin your exploration with our Incense Set, featuring two distinct types of incense to help you discover your preferences. —click here to discover our six different types of sets!