Handmade in rural Zhejiang, China
Materials Library
Botanical Materials
A selection of commonly used botanical materials,
each with its own texture, scent, and character.
Mo Hong Rose
Flowers
Color Deep crimson red, petals full and dense
Origin Yunnan, China (originally a French cultivar)
Aroma Rich, full rose fragrance
Pingyin Rose
Flowers
Color Purplish red, double-petaled
Origin Pingyin, Shandong — China’s “rose town”
Aroma Clean, sweet, and full-bodied
Roselle
Flowers
Color Deep red calyx
Origin Native to Africa, now grown across tropical Asia
Aroma Tart, fruity sweetness; caramel-like once dried
Sandalwood
Woods
Color Deep golden-brown, oil-rich
Origin Australia (plantation-grown)
Aroma Creamy, warm, long-lingering
Agarwood
Woods
Color Deep black, resin lines visible
Origin Southeast Asia
Aroma Cool, sweet, and distant; a woody base note
Frankincense
Resins
Color Translucent golden to pale green tears
Origin Oman, Dhofar
Aroma Crisp and resinous, with a hint of citrus
Benzoin
Resins
Color Reddish-brown, glossy
Origin Laos (Siam benzoin)
Aroma Warm, vanilla-sweet, with a milky note
Clove
Herbs & Leaves
Color Dark reddish-brown, plump buds
Origin Zanzibar
Aroma Spicy and penetrating, faintly numbing
Buddha’s Hand
Citrus & Peels
Color Pale yellow slices, yellow-green rind
Origin China (Zhejiang, Guangdong, Sichuan)
Aroma Fresh citrus, faintly sweet, lightly bitter
Aged Tangerine Peel
Citrus & Peels
Color Dark brown to tan, with a pitted surface
Origin China (Guangdong, Sichuan, Fujian)
Aroma Mellow, warm citrus that deepens with age
Mint
Herbs & Leaves
Color Gray-green, crinkled leaves
Origin China (Jiangsu, Anhui)
Aroma Cool and fresh, bright with menthol
Lavender
Flowers
Color Dusty gray-violet buds on pale green stems
Origin China (Xinjiang)
Aroma Soft, sweet and floral, with a light herbal edge
Lemongrass
Herbs & Leaves
Color Pale straw-yellow to yellow-green, fibrous pieces
Origin China (Yunnan, Guangdong)
Aroma Bright and lemony, with a green, grassy edge