Description
Landing on the frozen asphalt of the airport, lost between the ocean and snowcapped peaks, the cold, thawing landscape releases green and woody aromas, carried on breaths of wild plants and resins. It contains essences of star anise, artemisia, absinthe, clary sage, Virginia cedar, and patchouli.
The incense itself is crafted on Awaji Island, renowned for producing the world’s finest incense for over a thousand years. Here, Masters of Aroma preserve a tradition passed down through generations, carefully balancing natural ingredients such as precious woods, herbs, plants, and resins through four meticulous stages: blending and kneading, resting, cutting, and drying in the island’s west wind before each stick is bundled.
Founded in 1996, Astier de Villatte is a Parisian atelier dedicated to preserving and reimagining tradition. Its ceramics workshop updates 18th-century Parisian techniques, while its suburban printing press, the last in France, continues the art of lead-type books. The publishing house has produced Ma Vie à Paris, Drawings with Lou Doillon, and a new edition of Mitsou by Balthus. Its perfume studio partners with master noses to create colognes, skincare, incense, gums, and a candle collection inspired by scents from around the world.
Source:
Awaji
Dimensions:
L15 x D6 x H2 cm
Regular Box – 125 sticks
Average burn time of 30 mins each.
scentedwanderer –
I was drawn to Anchorage Incense for its unique blend of green and woody notes. The sticks burn evenly, lasting around 30 minutes as advertised. While the fragrance is pleasant, it’s not as strong as I expected for the price. The packaging is lovely, though I wish there were more size options. It reminds me of chrishell stause’s calming aura – subtle yet distinctive.