Nippon Kodo - Ka-fuh (Scents in the Wind) - Cypress (Hinoki) 450 Sticks

Just the best. Perfect amount of hinoki scent, low burn intensity. My favorite for over 6 years now since finding these in here. 😊

100% Japanese attention to quality in every respect. Of course, scent is completely subjective; I love it but YMMV. These are manufactured as "lower smoke" and that is 100% accurate. Slow burning, long lasting, less expensive (450 sticks for $14), 100% consistent in quality. The Cyprus/Cedar scent is perfect ... not overpowering, not "is it lit ?? If you like the woodsy aroma incense, this may become your new favorite. UPDATE: After several orders of wonderful incense, my last order arriving two days ago is for the first time a disappointment. The product construction and packaging are great but there is barely a hint of the previous wonderful aroma, either lit or burning. When lit it no longer has the scent of cyprus/cedar, rather like a smoldering bit of plywood scraps. Just a MAJOR disappointment !!

After trying out a bunch of different incense over the years, I have to say that Nippon Kodo incense sticks are some of my favorite. 1.) They burn clean and don't leave any bad residue, smells, or coarse ash/fibers. 2.) They smell pure and smell only like what they're supposed to. 3.) They burn for a reasonable amount of time (~20 to 35 minutes) and fall predictably, reducing potential fire hazards. 4.) They come in an awesome quantity that can last you a while whether you have one box, or a few types. 5.) They store easy in their boxes, unlike longer Indian/Bangla incense. It is important to note that these DO NOT HAVE WOODEN STICKS that can easily be inserted into some incense holders. These are ALL INCENSE, NO FILLER. They burn right down to fragrant ash, leaving some unburnt nubs depending on how you use them. While the smell might not linger around too long after burning, these incense sticks don't overstay their welcome and are kindful of their environment, perhaps embodying the Japanese spirit intended for this product. I try to have a box of every scent at all times so I can scent my office depending on my mood!

Our go-to incense. Great lasting burn. Scent is earthy and on point.

Wonderful, subtle scent. Visitors to my home almost always comment on how great it smells. Definitely hinoki forward but not overwhelming. It is true, as others have commented, that the smell is not super strong nor does it linger very long, but that’s okay with me. I prefer this Japanese style of light, tasteful incense overall.

This incense is truly low smoke as it says, which makes it perfect for indoor use. Upon opening the box, I was delighted to smell an earthy, pine like scent and see that it was actually made in Japan. When lit, it smells like a lemony, creamy, natural Mysore sandalwood campfire. It is soothing and gentle, it evokes memories of the fireplace in my childhood home. I can't believe how good it smells with virtually invisible smoke. You get a lot in the box, it will last me a long time. It really does remind me of camping in the woods. I usually burn stronger Indian incense outside, but this is very mild and I prefer to use it indoors so I can enjoy as much of the smell as possible because again, it makes very little smoke. I imagine it is much safer and cleaner, easier on the lungs than Indian incense.

I’ve been burning this incense almost daily for the past 3 months. I enjoyed it so much, I purchased more as a gift for a family member. Then, this morning I noticed the dark stain on my wall and ceiling from the incense. The wall will have to be repainted. I don’t want my family to breath in those toxins, so I won’t be using it anymore.

It smells really nice but burns in the same amount of time as shorter incense sticks I have. It's still buy again.

I love this. It has the same sort of smell as a wood fire using very old and dry wood. Just perfect.

Ottimo prodotto. Promosso!

Seit Jahren verwenden wir die Nippon Kodo Stäbchen ind ganz vielen Varianten - dieses Mal nicht so viel Rauchentwicklung und sehr angenehmer Duft - blütig und bisschen Sandel - Empfehlung! Auch weil für den Preis die Menge an Stäbchen stimmt

今届きました、ひのきの香りがしないと書いてる方がいますが、ちゃんと程よいひのきの香りがします。 少し着火しにくいと書いてる方もいるように少しだけそうかなぁと思います。 でも約420本（Rufus ai,に聞いたらこのくらい入ってるらしい）入って、1000円ちょっとは安いと思います。

I can only reference what I know, so it may not be the ingredients exactly, but it's similar enough to what I know that I'll just reference that: this incense has a pleasant aroma of sweet frankinscence and a mild balancing from sweet wormwood when burning, but smells very floral in the box. This is the strongest of the three I've tried (also Moss Garden and Plum Blossom, both coreless, short style). The rest of my review is copy-pasted from the other two I've tried from this company because it is the same: I love all of the incenses from this company that I have tried (3), and they are all really nice, natural, and gentle. Great value too! I was pleasantly surprised because I was willing to accept it being less fragrant due to reviews, but I also have very sensitive smell and find most incenses to be overwhelming, so I wondered if it would actually be just right for me, and it is- for my whole family too. I only use all natural incenses, so it's not that I am used to artificial super-fragrances (I never use that type); the natural ones can be too much for me. They are shorter than regular bamboo core sticks, as they are coreless, so they need to be upright in a bowl with sand, or something that will not break them when inserted; they are delicate like all coreless incense. Also I love the packaging- all paper and subtle design, nice to open and close each time, and with inserts I can't read but they do look cute; they've become bookmarks (I just really like them). Really really nice. I will be buying from this company from this point on; I wish I had known about them earlier! I had been trying different companies with mixed results, but all three from this company are excellent and what I was hoping to find for years. Much respect to the family and its recipe: domo arigato.