{"product_id":"minorien-fuin-byakudan-sandalwood","title":"Fu-in Byakudan (Sandalwood) Incense","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAmong Japan's most respected sandalwood incense, Fu-in Byakudan presents the fragrance of natural Mysore sandalwood with remarkable clarity. Rather than surrounding the wood with elaborate perfume, Minorien allows sandalwood itself to remain the centre of the composition, revealing its creamy warmth, gentle sweetness and restrained complexity from beginning to end.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOne of the defining characteristics of Fu-in Byakudan is Minorien's celebrated\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"wet\" character. Alongside the creamy richness of sandalwood are distinctly fresh impressions of newly cut timber, rain-darkened wood and cool mineral stone. The effect gives the fragrance an unusual freshness and natural immediacy, as though encountering the wood itself rather than a constructed sandalwood fragrance.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the incense burns, the initial freshness settles into smooth, creamy sandalwood with a restrained natural sweetness and soft woody warmth. It is the lightest of the three Fu-in woods, with an airy presence that gradually dissipates after burning, yet there is still considerable richness while it occupies the room. This combination of richness and lightness is an important part of its appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCreamy sandalwood with a fresh, natural wood character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelopment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFreshly cut timber and cool mineral notes settle into smooth sandalwood, restrained sweetness and soft woody warmth.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Impression\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFresh, creamy and naturally rich, with a lighter, more transparent presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Stick Length: 13.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet Weight: 18g (Approx. 60 sticks), 45g (Approx. 150 sticks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximate Burn Time: 30 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAbout This Incense \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Fu-in Series was developed to showcase the individual beauty of exceptional aromatic materials with as little distraction as possible. Rather than composing elaborate perfumes, each incense focuses on a single principal ingredient, allowing its natural fragrance to remain the defining characteristic throughout the burn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor centuries, sandalwood has been one of the world's most treasured aromatic woods, valued in temples, homes and ceremonial traditions across Asia. Unlike many fragrant materials, its heartwood develops a naturally creamy, sweet aroma that deepens as the tree matures, making it one of the few woods prized simply for its own inherent fragrance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eByakudan is the Japanese name for sandalwood and has been prized for centuries throughout Asia for its creamy warmth, gentle sweetness and enduring fragrance. For Fu-in Byakudan, Minorien uses finely powdered Mysore sandalwood sourced from southern India without artificial fragrance, dyes or chemical additives, allowing the wood to speak with clarity and honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Producer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFor generations, the family behind Minorien operated an incense shop in Osaka, serving temples and households with traditional Japanese incense. During the air raids of the Second World War, the family was forced to leave Osaka and relocated to Katata in Shiga Prefecture. It was there that the foundations of the present company were established before eventually settling in nearby Wani, where the business adopted the name Minorien. \u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Minorien remains an independent manufacturer specialising in incense made from carefully selected natural aromatic materials. Rather than creating fragrances dominated by perfume, its approach is to reveal the inherent character of sandalwood, aloeswood and other fragrant woods through restrained, balanced compositions. The company often likens this philosophy to \u003cem\u003eshōjin ryōri\u003c\/em\u003e, where the role of the maker is to draw out the qualities already present within each ingredient. The result is incense valued by both temples and private collectors for its depth, refinement and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minorien","offers":[{"title":"60 Sticks","offer_id":48125910352102,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 Sticks","offer_id":48125910384870,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0170\/9420\/files\/Minorien_Fuin_Series_Byakudan_Sandalwood_Incense_EHGS.jpg?v=1786183274","url":"https:\/\/easternhillgs.com\/ko\/products\/minorien-fuin-byakudan-sandalwood","provider":"Eastern Hill General Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}