The best incense is made in Japan, and Tennen's spirals—crafted by hand in Kyoto—smell amazing and burn for hours.
Robb Recommends: The High-End Bar Soaps That Turn Your Shower Into an Aromatherapy Session, a regular series in which our editors and contributors endorse something they’ve tried and loved—and think will change your life for the better.. Every morning, as my coffee brews, I light a stick, cone, or spiral, and let it set a serene tone for the day ahead.
Japanese incense is renowned for its high-quality natural ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship, making it arguably the finest in the world. Crafted in Japan, Tennen’s incense features a coreless design—no bamboo, just pure incense throughout. This ensures a cleaner burn, allowing the subtle nuances of its scents to shine. Traditional Japanese incense often has a sandalwood or agarwood base.
Even the packaging feels unique and highly curated. The spirals come in handsome, small boxes adorned with Japanese script—an extension of Tennen’s design ethos. The paper sealing the box feels ancient, and once opened, you’ll find a thoughtful description of the scent, with each spiral carefully separated to prevent damage or breakage. Presentation is key for me, and in a world where incense often comes in simple boxes or tins, this is the most thoughtful packaging I’ve encountered.
Tennen’s spirals are a conversation starter, thanks to their visually striking design and extended burn time—much longer than traditional stick incense. Ideal for entertaining, filling larger spaces, or simply hanging at home, these spirals burn for over two hours, gradually releasing their scent in a mesmerizing circular pattern. However, this distinctive shape requires the right holder and careful balancing, as they’re not the kind of incense you can place anywhere.
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