Few poets possessed Su Shi’s boundless optimism. Exiled to Huangzhou, he didn’t wallow in despair but embraced the simple, honest life of a farmer. To call it self-consolation misses the point—it was, as he said, “heroism in loving life, even after seeing its harsh truths.”
This fragrance, anchored by Hainan agarwood, reflects Su Shi’s essence, a scent he cherished his entire life. He described it as "tough as gold, smooth as jade, strong as crane bones, and resilient as dragon sinews." Frankincense and geranium evoke the vast, sweeping tides of life, while rock rose, sweetgrass, and cliff cypress call forth the haunting beauty of dreams—fleeting, yet unforgettable.
Looking back, how could the brilliance of a soul like Su Shi’s ever fade beneath the dust of history?
Key Ingredients: Hainan Agarwood, Frankincense, Rock Rose, Geranium, Ginger, Sweetgrass, Huizhou Kyara, Cliff Cypress
Cold Scent Profile:
Geranium, rock rose, sweetgrass
A mysterious, refined blend of fruit and leaves—soft yet elusive
Burning Scent Profile:
Hainan agarwood, frankincense, sweetgrass, Huizhou Kyara
A masterful combination of leaves, ink, bamboo, and moss—the scent of scholarly refinement, deeply rooted in history
Lingering Scent Profile:
Rock rose, ginger, Hainan agarwood, Huizhou Kyara
A warm, steady wood base, tinged with sweetness and a hidden coolness—a fragrance both grounded and ethereal
Ming Wai –
Wow…SU SHI incense sticks are like magic! Smells sooo good you feel like you’re walking in a dream! 😊
Amira Tan –
I loe the SU SHI incense sticks! Reminds me of peaceful mornings at the taman. 😄👌