An open square hibi incense match gift set on a white background, showing three compartments of pastel-tipped incense matches labeled with different scents and one compartment containing a round black striker pad, with a brown hibi box lid placed behind the open set.
An open square hibi 10 Minutes Aroma gift box on a white background, showing four brown minimalist inner boxes arranged in a grid, with the matching brown hibi box lid placed behind the open set.
A hibi 10 Minutes Aroma incense match set on a white background, showing brown hibi boxes partially open with pastel-tipped incense matches visible, alongside a separate match tray and a black round striker pad in a small metal holder.
A hibi 10 Minutes Aroma incense match gift set on a white background, featuring a brown hibi box lid in the foreground and an open box behind it with four matching brown inner boxes arranged in a grid.
A hibi 10 Minutes Aroma incense match set arranged on a white background, featuring several brown hibi matchboxes with pastel-tipped incense matches visible, a square striker tray with a black round pad and match, and the larger hibi box lid placed above the set.
Two hibi 10 Minutes Aroma incense match boxes resting on a rustic wooden surface, with one box slightly overlapping the other, showcasing the minimalist brown packaging and subtle branding in a natural, lifestyle setting.
A hibi 10 Minutes Aroma gift set on a white background, with an open box on the left showing four brown inner boxes arranged in a grid and a closed matching hibi box on the right displaying the minimalist logo and branding.

Hibi Match - Gift Box 12 Assorted Fragrances

Sale price$49.00
SKU: KO-AssortedGiftBox12

An assorted gift box of three Gift Box 12 Assorted Fragrances scents, eight matches each, of Hibi Incense Matches. Each providing a light, brief fragrance to freshen a space.

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Matches of Harima utilizing the techniques coming from Europe, domestic production of matches started at the beginning of the Meiji period. Later, Japanese matches became so popular as export goods, thanks to the quality, that match manufacturing developed as a local industry of Hyogo, including Harima which was blessed with marine transportation facilities. Even today, the region contributes to roughly 70% of the domestic production volume. Incense of Awaji Island Incense manufacturing technique was brought to Awaji Island by craftsmen of Sakai in 1850 during the last days of the Tokugawa shogunate. Thanks to the westerly winds, which are characteristics of the island and ideal for drying incense, Awaji Island has become the biggest incense manufacturer in Japan, responsible for about 70% of the domestic production volume today.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Japanese Wisteria
• Scent: Light floral, honeyed, with a soft powdery touch. • Impression: Romantic, delicate, and nostalgic; associated with springtime.
Peony
• Scent: Lush, fresh floral, slightly rosy and green. • Impression: Cheerful, elegant, and light; often used in spring/summer perfumes.

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

Several hibi 10 Minutes Aroma incense match boxes arranged on a wooden surface, with some boxes open to reveal pastel-tipped incense matches and a small striker pad, creating a relaxed lifestyle-style product display.

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The Kobe Match Co arrived at a mixture of paper fibres, incense and charcoal to create the perfect strike-on-box incense match. The Harima region of Awaji has been producing matches and incense for nearly one hundred and fifty years.