Japanese Incense "AO"

Set of high quality incense sticks with a holder in 5 different fragrances.

”AO” is a fragrance brand that features traditional Japanese blue colours inspired by ancient mineral pigments.

There are various shades of blue and each has its individuality.

Especially, the traditional blue colour has an intriguing history and personality, which "AO" expresses with scents.

RURI (瑠璃)
RURI is the colour which reminds the planet of water, the Earth and the deep sea. Clear scent with the freshness that evokes the beautiful calm sea.

- Peppermint, Spearmint, Jasmine, Muguet Water Lily, Musk, Vetiveria, Sandalwood

ASAGI(浅葱) 
ASAGI was the colour of Shinsengumi’s kimono in the late Edo period and was highly respected. Glamorous floral scent inspired by the strength and brilliance of Shinsengumi.

- Rose, Floral, Musk, Cinnamon, Vanilla, Vetiveria, Benzoin

HANADA(縹)
HANADA is the colour collected from the communis petals. This colour was familiar to the masses during the Edo periodRefreshing scent of greenery conveys familiarity.

- LeafyGreen, Green Tea, Jasmin, Musk

BYAKUGUN(白群)
BYAKUGUN is the pale colour of“Gunjo”, which represent a blue sky. Clean and fresh scent with the sensation of the refreshing morning air.

- Peppermint, Nutmeg, Camphor, Heliotrope, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla

ROKUSHO(緑青)
ROKUSHO is a luxurious colour from “malachite”, expensive material and scarce mineral. Luxurious, elegant, deep scent inspired by the Japanese traditional paintings.

- LeafyGreen, Borneol, Muguet, Jasmin, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Musk

AIZUMI(藍墨)
Inspired by the profound blue, reminiscent of black, meticulously dyed with indigo flowers. An earthy scent of soil and rocks in the still, silent night that lingers in the mind.

Made by Daiko

Daiko is an 80 years old company that started out as a supplier of incense ingredients for Nippon Kodo, one of the oldest incense makers in Japan.
As a company with in-depth knowledge of incense ingredients and fragrances, Daiko handles a large number of fragrance products not only in Japan but also in the world.