The guests are ready, the game is ready to begin. The cup containing the small piece of wood is passed from hand to hand, the essence is slowly consumed, while wisps of incense scatter to the four corners of the room. Incensum is a tribute to kodo, the ancestral Japanese ceremony where people burn different woods and play at guessing their nature.
Apply fragrance to clean skin after showering, targeting pulse points such as wrists and behind the neck for optimal scent diffusion. Use a non-scented moisturizer first to prolong fragrance life. Avoid direct application on clothes and sensitive skin to prevent irritation and preserve the integrity of the scent.