Anchorage - Incense

Inspired by the stark beauty of Alaska’s vast landscapes, Anchorage Incense evokes the moment of arrival on a frozen runway set between ocean waters and snowcapped peaks. From this cold, open terrain rises the scent of thawing earth, green herbs and resinous woods carried on crisp northern air.

Aromatic and invigorating, the fragrance unfolds with cool herbal facets and green, woody tones that feel both bracing and quietly grounding. Wild plants and resinous notes create the impression of untouched wilderness, where icy winds give way to the subtle warmth of earth and timber beneath the snow. The result is fresh, expansive and deeply atmospheric.

Crafted on the island of Awaji, the historic center of Japanese incense making, each stick reflects over a thousand years of tradition. Koh-shi, or Masters of Aromas, carefully blend natural woods, herbs and resins, kneading and shaping the incense by hand before allowing it to rest and dry slowly. This meticulous process ensures a refined burn and a fragrance that lingers gracefully in the air.

OLFACTIVE NOTES

Star anise, artemisia, absinthe, clary sage, Virginia cedar and patchouli

ADDITIONAL INFO

Light the end of the stick with a match, blow out the flame and leave to smoke. Plant the stick in an incense burner or a bowl of sand. Do not use in a flammable environment. Do not leave burning without supervision. Keep out of reach of children and animals.

• Box of 125 sticks
• Burning time approx. 30 minutes each
• Made in Awaji, Japan
• Dimensions: 6" x 2.5" x 0.75"

ABOUT THE BRAND

Designers of furniture and white ceramics Ivan Pericoli and Benoît founded their company, Astier de Villatte, in 1996 in association with friends and family. Successor to the parisian manufactures of the 18th century, satire de village is now the only major studio to keep the tradition of artisanal ceramic production in Paris alive.

In 2000, they opened the boutique at 173 rue Saint Honoré, which also presented their other creations for the home: titanium cutlery, borosilicate glassware and above all the wonderful collection of traditionally printed notebooks.

In 2008 they decided to join forces with a big name from the perfume world and together begin creating luxury scented goods. Working with their associates Emilie Massed and Françoise Caron, the star pefumer at Takasago (a Japanese fragrance company) Astier de Villatte's range of scented products was born.