Been busy all morning studying the Yamadamatsu Shu-ju series, and the Nippon Kodo Superior Series.
The Shu-ju series is Yamadamatsu’s stick interpretation of the Rikkoku Set.
I’ll write about them some other day.
I don’t have the Kyara Fugaku of the Nippon Kodo Superior Incense series, and at $2000 a bundle, I probably will never have the Kyara Fugaku, but here is a non-clinical desperate attempt to review the others in the series. Take into consideration the fatigue I endured this morning, these descriptions are at best quick interpretations.
The Superior Series share a well-rounded powdery perfumey aroma mixed with woods. The binder notes are minimal to almost not discernible. The compositions are so tight-knit that I really struggle to come up with anything to say about them.
From the bottom up:
Kyara Momoyama smells of wood, binder, purple flowers, and a plum/benzoin mix.
Kyara Heian smells of wood, white flowers, and plum.
Kyara Asuka smells of a more resinated agarwoody wood, pink flowers, and pear.
Tokusen Kyara Kayou smells dominantly of resinated agarwood with a touch of Kyara, the perfume is subdued by such a force. The perfume itself hints of Jasmine and Banana.
WHEW!