At a Glance: Premium Sandalwood - Soft Milky Sweetness - Light Spice - Gentle Floral Woods - Low Smoke - Calm - Refined
Main Notes / Character:
A clean and understated sandalwood built around premium Mysore wood. It opens soft and slightly milky-sweet, with a gentle woody freshness rather than heavy resin or spice. As it burns, subtle floral and lightly spicy edges appear, but the overall profile stays smooth, airy, and uncluttered. Compared to more complex blends in the range, Kagetsu is minimal and transparent, focused on the natural character of sandalwood rather than layering or intensity.
History / Lineage:
Kagetsu is part of Yamadamatsu’s Premium incense range from Kyoto, a long-established incense house founded in the Edo period originally dealing in medicinal herbs and aromatic woods. This series focuses on refined, traditional compositions using high-grade natural materials, especially sandalwood from Mysore, India, known for its soft, creamy character.
Meaning behind the Name:
“Kagetsu” (華月) is often translated as “shining moon” or “lunar blossom,” symbolising calm clarity and quiet light. It reflects the incense’s soft, pale, moonlit character, gentle, steady, and serene.
