Hibi Match – Box of 8 Incense Matches

Hibi Match was founded in Kobe, Japan, a location where match and incense manufacturing meet. In the mid 1800’s, at the beginning of the Meiji period, Harima, Japan was adopting European techniques for match production and developing a thriving local industry. Around the same time in 1850, craftsmen from Sakai brought incense-making to nearby Awaji Island after finding that the island’s westerly winds were ideal for drying incense. Because both matches and incense are used every day, Hibi founder Masafumi Sagayama saw potential in creating something that would not only serve both purposes but would add a moment of calm into one’s day. After three and a half yers of experimenting combining paper pulp with incense powder, he finally found the perfect ratio and the Hibi Incense Match was born.Each box contains eight matches and a burning pad to be placed on a non-flamable surface such as ceramic or metal.

🌿 Citronella
• Scent: Lemony, sharp, grassy, slightly woody. • Impression: Clean and insect-repelling; similar to lemongrass but more pungent.

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🌸 Osmanthus
• Scent: Fruity-floral, like ripe apricot or peach, with honeyed and creamy floral notes. • Impression: Soft, sensual, slightly tea-like; exotic and luxurious.

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🌺 Geranium
• Scent: Green, rosy, citrusy with a hint of mint. • Impression: Bright and floral with a leafy freshness; balancing and mood-lifting.

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🌾 Lavender
• Scent: Herbaceous, floral, clean, and slightly powdery. • Impression: Calming, classic, soothing; widely used in aromatherapy and sleep aids.

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🌱 Lemongrass
• Scent: Citrusy, sharp, slightly sweet with an herbal undertone. • Impression: Energizing and purifying; like a more refined, zesty citronella.

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🌿 Tea Tree
• Scent: Medicinal, camphorous, earthy, slightly spicy. • Impression: Sharp, clean, and invigorating; often associated with healing and cleanliness.

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🌼 Ylang Ylang
• Scent: Exotic floral, intensely sweet, slightly spicy and fruity. • Impression: Sensual, heady, and rich—used in many floral perfumes like Chanel No. 5.

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🍋 Yuzu
• Scent: Tangy, fresh citrus, with a hint of floral and green. • Impression: Zesty and uplifting; less sweet than orange, more complex than lemon.

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🌲 Japanese Cypress (Hinoki)
• Scent: Dry, woody, clean, and subtly citrusy. • Impression: Serene and grounding; evokes temples, hot springs, and quiet forests in Japan.

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🪵 Sandalwood
• Scent: Creamy, soft wood, with sweet and warm balsamic notes. • Impression: Smooth, meditative, comforting—often used as a base note in perfumes.

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🐚 Ambergris
• Scent: Warm, marine, musky, slightly sweet and animalic. • Impression: Rare and luxurious; adds depth and sensuality to fine perfumes.

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🌿 Oakmoss
• Scent: Earthy, green, damp, slightly smoky. • Impression: Mysterious, grounding, and classic—common in chypre and fougère fragrances.

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🌲 Cedar Wood
• Scent: Dry, woody, pencil-shaving-like, slightly resinous. • Impression: Clean, masculine, and reassuring; often used in colognes.

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🌸 Japanese Wisteria
• Scent: Light floral, honeyed, with a soft powdery touch. • Impression: Romantic, delicate, and nostalgic; associated with springtime.

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🌼 Mimosa
• Scent: Powdery, sweet, soft floral with a hint of almond or honey. • Impression: Gentle, airy, and comforting; adds elegance to feminine scents.

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🌷 Peony
• Scent: Lush, fresh floral, slightly rosy and green. • Impression: Cheerful, elegant, and light; often used in spring/summer perfumes.