The Japanese word Kazedayori translates as 'News from the wind' - and is used by Nippon Kodo to name a series of 4 fragrances based on the four meteorological seasons.
The top notes of this incense are the floral aroma of the Narcissus, with backgrounds notes of both Musk and Moss. The base Sandalwood makes this an overall soothing and gentle experience.
Nippon Kodo have dedicated this fragrance to Genji, the shining prince who is the main character of 'The Tale of Genji' a classic and masterpiece of Japanese Literature, written in the 11th Century CE. Known as the world's first real novel, this book remains in print to this day.
The light and sophisticated floral fragrance is one of Nippon Kodo's Traditional fragrances and has been in production for many centuries. This is low/no smoke incense.
This is one of four fragrances in the Kazedayori range - the full range being:
Spring (Bulgarian Rose)
Summer (Lotus and Lily of the Valley)
Autumn (Oak Moss)
Winter (Narcissus)
Kazedayori Winter (Narcissus) incense features the following:
- Each stick burns approximately for 30 minutes
- Approx. length: 142mm long (5.5 inches)
- Box contains 360 incense sticks
- Low smoke incense sticks
- Made in Japan
Also available in a 20 Stick Koh-Do small pack: Koh-Do - Genji (Narcissus) - 20 Stick Box, see Koh-Do section of the shop for more details.
Large Box incense from Nippon Kodo offers great fragrances, beautiful looking boxes and value for money.Great care and attention has been paid to the design and production of the boxes, which are richly decorated and nicely themed to match the fragrance within. These will make a beautiful gift either for a special friend or for you!
Koh-Do incense offers an ideal introduction into the world of Japanese Incense, and an ideal choice for those wanting to try new fragrances before purchasing a large box. Using Nippon Kodo incense, each Koh-Do box is ‘linked’ to a large box – varying in quantity from 220 to 480 depending on the fragrance. See the Koh-Do section of the shop for more details.
Product code: NK278
