Inspiration

The world drifts like a dream — you rest your head upon a pillow of fragrance, and all dissolves into a realm of deep ink and quiet. Inspired by a Ming Dynasty imperial incense formula recorded in The Compendium of Fragrance: New Notes of Scent Hunting (香乘·猎香新谱), this creation transforms the essence of traditional Chinese aromatics into a modern olfactory meditation.
At first, a hint of candied sweetness unfolds — dried tangerine peel mingled with the spicy warmth of clove and fennel. As time slows, soft woods and herbal depth begin to rise, enveloping you in calm, as if lying in a serene, candlelit chamber adorned with carved sandalwood. Wrapped in the gentle embrace of an earth-toned cashmere blanket, the world outside fades into night — everything in harmony, everything returning to ink.

Scent Profile

The fragrance opens with clove’s piquant heat, balanced by the citrusy warmth of chenpi and the herbal clarity of fennel. The heart reveals sandalwood, agarwood, and patchouli — smooth, meditative woods that echo the tranquility of an ancient study. Finally, benzoin, ambergris, and angelica root anchor the scent with a tender resinous glow — sweet, balmy, and deeply grounding. Together, they form a fragrance that lulls the senses into stillness — where sweetness meets serenity, and all fades gently into dream."