Japanese Incense Burner – Shoyeido Nokiba (“Moss Garden”)

The most popular scent in Shoyeido's "Daily" series: the breath of a quiet, green garden. A delicate, sophisticated scent that blends naturally into the space at home, during tea drinking, meditation, and festive occasions.

Fragrance profile

• Main note: sandalwood – smooth, warm, clean
• Accompanying notes: according to the makers, pale plum blossom, slightly sweet, earthy green tones
• Deeper base: balanced, calming presence of patchouli and benzoin

It's like taking a deep breath in the shade of a mossy garden: purity and tranquility at the same time.

Ingredients in brief

A classic blend of sandalwood, patchouli and benzoin.

Note: Benzoin is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of the Styrax species native to Southeast Asia.

Use

1. Light the tip of the stick.
2. Blow out the flame so it just burns.
3. Place it in a stable, heat-resistant incense holder .
4. Use in a ventilated, supervised environment.

Data and packaging

• Chopstick length: 13.5 cm
• Burning time: approx. 30–40 minutes / stick
• Box contents: ~150 sticks, in an elegant wooden box
• Origin: Kyoto, Japan – Shoyeido

Value proposition: Price of one stick ≈ 40 minutes of rest: 46 HUF (approx. 1.15 HUF / minute ).

When do we recommend it?

• for everyday quietness
• for tea gatherings and friendly conversations
• for short meditations, yoga
• for discreet fragrance indoors and outdoors – when the wind is calm

Security

Never leave it unattended; keep it away from children and pets, and use it away from flammable surfaces.