Plum Blossom, Kitano no Koubai Incense, 60 Sticks

At a glance

• Refined plum blossom with a gently sweet, lightly tart floral character
• Brighter and more defined than the softer sweetness of cherry blossom
• Inspired by red plum flowering against the last traces of winter in Kyoto
• 60 sticks, approximately 25 minutes each

Plum blossom appears before cherry blossom, often while winter is still holding on.

Kitano no Koubai captures that contrast with a refined floral scent that combines gentle sweetness with a lightly tart edge. It feels brighter and more defined than the softer Daigo no Sakura, while remaining distinctly floral.

The fragrance takes its inspiration from red plum blossom appearing against the last traces of winter in Kyoto. Rather than lush spring abundance, the image is one of the first signs that the season is beginning to change.

Within the Kungyokudo collection, this is a useful middle ground for someone who enjoys floral incense but wants more definition than lotus and less rounded sweetness than osmanthus.

Each box contains 60 sticks, with an approximate burn time of 25 minutes per stick. No incense holder is included.