Sankodo: The Japanese Incense Tradition
Sankodo is the historic Japanese house specializing in the art of incense, heir to a centuries-old tradition that blends botany, ceremony, and olfactory research. Sankodo incenses are produced with rare woods, resins, and spices selected according to the codes of Japanese perfumery (Koh-do).
The Philosophy of Japanese Incense
In the art of incense (Koh-do, "the way of fragrance"), the act of burning precious woods is a meditative and spiritual practice. Sankodo maintains this heritage with pure incenses, without charcoal in the composition when possible, with slow burning and delicate smoke.
Main References
Incenses based on agarwood (kyara, jinko), Mysore sandalwood, benzoin, cloves, cinnamon. Each package is designed for rituals, meditation, and environmental purification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Sankodo incenses natural?
They are mainly composed of wood powders, resins, and spices, according to the Japanese tradition of pure incense.
Do they smell like church?
No: Japanese incense is very different from Western incense, with more delicate, woody, resinous, and meditative notes.
What are they used for?
Meditation, yoga, reading, daily rituals of concentration, or subtle environmental fragrancing.
