{"title":"Yuen Low Smoke Line","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"yu-en-byakudan","title":"Yu-en Byakudan (Low Smoke)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandalwood - Soft Woods - Gentle Sweetness - Low Smoke - Calm - Grounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"99\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eMain Notes \/ Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eClean Mysore sandalwood with a soft creamy sweetness and smooth woody base. Very low smoke keeps the scent clear and close, with a calm, steady feel as it burns. It stays restrained and meditative, with a simple, grounded elegance that suits daily use and quiet moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"412\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \/ Lineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eYu-en Byakudan is part of Yamadamatsu’s low-smoke Yu-en series from Kyoto, a house with roots in traditional incense craftsmanship dating back to the Edo period. It reflects a refined Japanese approach to sandalwood. Minimal, natural, and focused on quiet presence rather than intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"908\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eMeaning behind the Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"749\"\u003e“Byakudan” means sandalwood. “Yu-en” refers to subtle, gentle smoke, capturing the idea of a soft fragrance that lingers lightly without overwhelming the space.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kōdō House","offers":[{"title":"250 Sticks","offer_id":46799044509854,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Sampler - 6 Sticks","offer_id":46799046934686,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9170\/8062\/files\/IMG_0698_1_-4x.jpg?v=1778134481"},{"product_id":"yu-en-byakudan-gokuhin","title":"Yu-en Byakudan Gokuhin (Low Smoke)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eAt a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Sandalwood - Creamy Woods - Resin Sweetness - Low Smoke Meditative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"254\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eMain Notes \/ Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eA richer, more polished sandalwood profile than the standard Yu-en Byakudan. The scent opens with a clean, slightly creamy sandalwood sweetness, then settles into soft woody depth with a light resinous warmth underneath. Despite the “Gokuhin” refinement, it remains restrained and quiet in projection, with very low smoke and a smooth continuous burn. The overall feel is deep and composed. Less airy than the standard version, more grounded and meditative, with a subtle richness that builds gently rather than announcing itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eHistory \/ Lineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eYu-en Byakudan Gokuhin sits in Yamadamatsu’s refined low-smoke Yu-en series from Kyoto, a house with roots tracing back to Edo-period incense and medicinal wood trading. The Gokuhin designation indicates a higher-grade expression, focusing on a more refined selection of sandalwood to elevate clarity, depth, and natural sweetness while still keeping the daily use philosophy intact. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eMeaning behind the Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e“Byakudan” (白檀) refers to sandalwood. “Yu-en” (幽煙) means faint, subtle smoke, reflecting its low-smoke design. “Gokuhin” (極品) translates to “superior grade,” indicating a more refined selection of materials and a deeper, more elevated interpretation of the same sandalwood theme.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kōdō House","offers":[{"title":"250 Sticks","offer_id":46799053291678,"sku":null,"price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sampler - 6 Sticks","offer_id":46799053324446,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9170\/8062\/files\/IMG_0702-4x.jpg?v=1778134661"},{"product_id":"yu-en-jinko","title":"Yu-en Jinko (Low Smoke)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"16\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eAt a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agarwood - Dark Woods - Soft Resin Smoke - Earthy Sweetness - Low Smoke - Calm - Contemplative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"127\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"477\" data-start=\"450\"\u003eMain Notes \/ Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"480\" data-start=\"477\"\u003eA soft, low-smoke agarwood profile that leans more approachable than traditional heavy jinko. It opens with dry, woody darkness, then develops a gentle resin sweetness and faint earthy spice underneath. The texture is smooth rather than sharp or medicinal with a quiet, meditative presence that sits close to the air. Compared to sandalwood variants, this is deeper and more reflective, but still restrained for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"448\" data-start=\"129\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"151\" data-start=\"129\"\u003eHistory \/ Lineage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"154\" data-start=\"151\"\u003eYu-en Jinko is part of Yamadamatsu’s Kyoto-based Yu-en low-smoke series, continuing an Edo-period tradition of refined incense making. It focuses on the Japanese appreciation of jinko (agarwood), a material long valued in temple culture and kōdō practice for its depth and spiritual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"963\" data-start=\"935\"\u003eMeaning behind the Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"966\" data-start=\"963\"\u003e“Jinko” (沈香) refers to agarwood, the prized aromatic wood used in classical Japanese incense traditions. “Yu-en” (幽煙) reflects the low, subtle smoke style, emphasising quiet fragrance rather than intensity or projection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kōdō House","offers":[{"title":"250 Sticks","offer_id":46799056601246,"sku":null,"price":48.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sampler - 6 Sticks","offer_id":46799056634014,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9170\/8062\/files\/IMG_0705-4x.jpg?v=1778135001"},{"product_id":"yu-en-trial-pack","title":"Yu-en Trial Pack","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eA low-smoke sampler from Yamadamatsu’s Yu-en series, featuring 4 sticks each of sandalwood (Byakudan), premium sandalwood (Byakudan Gokuhin), and agarwood (Jinko). 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