Encens À La Aquilaria

Aquilaria is a Japanese incense built around agarwood, one of the most prized and distinctive materials in the world of scent. Deeply resinous, smoky, and softly leather-like, its character recalls sun-warmed hay, dark wood, and the quiet warmth of a smoldering ember.

Powdery sandalwood brings a creamy, tactile softness to the composition, while patchouli adds an earthy depth with a subtle, warm sweetness. Together, they create a refined incense that is meditative, elegant, and quietly wild.

Handcrafted in Japan from a special natural blend, Aquilaria offers a low-smoke burn that fills a space with a lingering, intimate trail.

OLFACTIVE NOTES

Agarwood:  Resinous, smoky, leathery, and animalic
Patchouli:  Earthy, fresh, softly sweet, and warm
Sandalwood:  Powdery, creamy, woody, and floral

ADDITIONAL INFO

Format:  Low smoke incense
Craftsmanship:  Handcrafted in Japan
Formula:  Natural, chemical-free blend
Burn Rate:  Approximately 30 minutes per stick

ABOUT À LA

À LA is a fragrance and design atelier founded in 2025 by Karl Cyprien and Meg Cuna Cyprien. Rooted in a distinct perspective on scent, beauty, and craft, the house creates fragrances and objects that bring together innovation with the enduring knowledge of ancestral traditions.

For À LA, scent speaks directly to memory, place, and feeling. Each creation bridges past and present, offering an olfactive experience that feels personal, timeless, and deeply considered.