10 Minute Aroma Incense: Sandalwood
The 10 Minute Aroma Sandalwood from Hibi offers a scent that transports you to a different world, filled with a mysteriously deep sweetness. This incense is perfect for relieving stress and taking time for introspection.
Each pack includes 8 matchsticks and is non-flammable. The incense's compact size fits conveniently in your hand, and it can be lit without a lighter. We recommend using the provided flame-resistant mat, even if you decide to use a ceramic plate as well.
Hibi's 10 Minute Aroma Sandalwood is part of their line of Japanese fragrances, including Yuzu and Japanese Cypress. These scents pay homage to traditional Japanese incense, featuring ingredients commonly found and cherished in Japanese culture. Though not exclusive to Japan, they capture the essence of traditional incense practices in the country.
Hibi’s tale begins with two age-old trades in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan: the incense of Awaji Island and the matches of Harima. These two traditional industries crossed paths for the first time in 2011. The collaboration started with the concept of an incense that could be ignited like striking a match, leading to 3 years of experimentation.
Due to the delicate nature of Japanese incense, a clever solution was necessary. A precise blend of incense and washi pulp was developed: a fragrant product with durability and aroma, resistant to breakage when ignited like a match.
How to use Hibi 10 Minute Aroma Sandalwood
The Hibi incense is fragile, so handle it carefully to avoid breakage while lighting it. The one-minute video further down the page demonstrates how to use Hibi effectively.
- Remove the packaging by tearing the film open from left to right along the perforated edge.
- Light a stick of hibi by pressing the top tip against the rough brown surface on the side of the box where striking is indicated. Scrape downwards at a 45-degree angle to ignite it, holding the stick at its midpoint to prevent breakage.
- After lighting the stick, tilt it slightly downwards rather than keeping it horizontal, and continue holding it until the flame spreads to the incense part and then settles on its own. Extinguishing the flame too quickly may prevent the fire from reaching the incense part, or the matching smell may affect the scent of the incense because the flammable material in the match head may not have completely burned.
- Place the stick on Hibi's special mat and enjoy the fragrance for approximately 10 minutes. The mat and tray are heat-resistant, so you can place it on a desk. For added safety, you can also place it on the slide cover of the box. Do not leave the area unattended until the stick has fully burned out. Burning more than two sticks at once can be dangerous and may cause the mat to overheat, so make sure only to burn one stick at a time.
