Experience Serenity – Elemense Collection by Nippon Kodo

Established in 2018 by designer Takuhiro Shinomoto, the Elemense series was brought to fruition in 2021 through Nippon Kodo, one of Japan’s oldest incense manufacturers.

The Elemense series features five unique fragrances, each inspired by one of the five elements. Using only the finest raw materials sourced globally, Nippon Kodo has created an exceptional collection of scents designed to enhance the tranquility of any interior space.

1. Pottery Stone Diffuser

This ceramic diffuser, crafted by skilled artisans in Shigaraki, Japan, resembles a natural beach pebble. Add a few drops of diffuser oil, and the scent gently fills your space, bringing a touch of nature indoors.

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2. Diffuser Oil tetsukon


The Tetsukon fragrance, inspired by the element of water, opens with soothing, spicy pepper and settles into woody Hinoki and Cedarwood notes.
Elemense diffuser oil is crafted to be placed on ceramic stones, transforming the ambiance with just a few drops.

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3. Diffuser Oil nukubai

The Nukubai fragrance draws inspiration from the element “earth,” opening with a spicy Yuzu note that settles into a warm, sweet scent with hints of Sandalwood. Simply add a few drops of this diffuser oil to the Elemense ceramic stone to transform your space.

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4. Diffuser Oil kiyobi

The Kiyobi fragrance, inspired by the element of fire, opens with a refreshing peppermint note, followed by a soft hint of Mugwort (Yomogi), and finishes with warm Hiba and Hinoki wood tones.

Elemense diffuser oil is designed to be used with their ceramic stone. Just a few drops on the stone can transform the atmosphere of any room.

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5. Incense tetsukon

The Tetsukon incense, inspired by the “Water” element, starts with a fresh citrusy bergamot scent, softens with delicate violet, and finishes with warm cedarwood and agarwood tones.

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6. Incense sekishin

Sekishin, inspired by the “Metal” element, begins with a bright pink pepper note that shifts to fresh green, finishing with the deep warmth of agarwood.

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7. Incense nukubai

Nukubai, inspired by the “Earth” element, wraps you in warmth with its sweet, slightly smoky fragrance, finishing with the deep, refined scent of sandalwood. It brings a comforting tenderness to any space.

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8. Incense kiyobi

The Kiyobi fragrance, inspired by the element of fire, begins with the fresh, woodsy scent of hinoki and evolves into the warm sweetness of sandalwood and agarwood. Its gentle aroma gradually cools as it fades.

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9. Incense suou

The Suou fragrance, inspired by the element of wood, begins with lily, transitions to moss, and settles into sweet amber with sandalwood. Its gentle aroma softly fills any room.

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10. Porcelain Diffuser Tray

Enhance your pottery stone diffuser experience with our porcelain tray from Nagasaki’s Hasami ware. This elegant white tray, featuring a subtle groove, protects your surfaces from any oil drips and evokes the calming feel of a Japanese zen garden.

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11. Acorn Brass Incense Holder

This brass incense holder keeps incense perfectly angled, with a unique acorn shape that tilts up or down as desired. Expertly crafted from a solid brass bar in a Tokyo workshop, each piece showcases the skill and precision of Japanese artisans.

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