Description
A fragrant pilgrimage through the celestial city, enclosed by ancient ramparts. Following the paths to sacred sites, the Holy Sepulchre, the Wailing Wall, the Garden of Olives, church incense mingles with the dark, mysterious notes of oud, cedarwood, and nutmeg, softened by lighter, vegetal hints of gum resin and cypress. Created with Françoise Caron, this perfume blends galbanum, cypresswood, nutmeg, oud-wood accord, and green notes.
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.
sarah_m –
I was curious about this incense after hearing Stephanie Ruhle mention it during her show. The scent is deeply aromatic—cedarwood and oud create a rich, almost spiritual atmosphere in my living room. Each stick burns evenly for about 30 minutes, just as described. The packaging feels premium, and knowing it’s handmade on Awaji Island adds to its charm. While it’s on the pricier side, the quality justifies the cost. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a sophisticated, long-lasting fragrance.