Sunny Breath of the Sacred Tree: Hinoki Wood

"When I go to the forest, I lose my mind, but I find my soul." (John Muir). In Japanese culture, there is a therapy called "Shinrin-yoku" (Forest Bathing); To heal people, they are allowed to breathe in the atmosphere of the forest. Hinoki Wood brings this ancient ritual to modern living spaces. But this is not a dank, dark forest; It is a "bright" forest walk full of life energy, where the morning sun shines, bird sounds are heard.

Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa), the inspiration for this scent, is a sacred tree used in the construction of temples and palaces in Japan. The most important feature of Hinoki wood is the magnificent, slightly lemony and incense scent it emits when cut. The Citrus fruits used in this fragrance design are artfully placed to shine through this natural "lemon wood" character of Hinoki. Eucalyptus and Pine represent the cool and healing breath of the forest.

ScentlinqPro's Hinoki Wood fragrance begins its story by gathering all the energy of a sunny day. The orange and lemon in the top notes make an acidic, bright and "happy" introduction to the scent. Usually woody scents start heavy, but Hinoki Wood offers a surprisingly lively and "fresh" opening. This is that sunny clearing before entering the forest; warm, inviting and energizing.

Once the hike begins, you enter the heart of the forest, that area of ​​"natural tranquility". Eucalyptus and pine in the middle notes add menthol, resin and oxygen-rich freshness to the scent. Green notes and fresh grass scent support this structure and deepen your breathing. This layer is the moment when stress disappears, the mind becomes clear and only "now" exists.

This bright journey ends with a return to the roots, that is, grounding. The cedar tree in the base notes seals the solid and noble woody character of Hinoki. Amber balances this cool and spacious structure by wrapping it with a fragrant warmth. As stated in the description, this "warm and grounding ending" ends the vibrant journey you started in a peaceful and safe haven.

Hinoki Wood is designed for "Zen" spaces, which are the symbol of simplicity, peace and modernism. Minimalist offices, Japanese-style SPA and wellness centers, modern art museums or spacious, daylight-filled homes… This scent gives the message to the person entering the space: "There is no chaos here, there is only balance and light here." That harmonious face of nature that both revitalizes and calms.

Source

Li, Qing. Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness. Viking, 2018. (Shinrin-yoku and the effect of wood scents).

Grievé, Maud. A Modern Herbal. Dover Publications, 1971. (Pine and Eucalyptus).

"Hinoki Wood Oil: The Sacred Scent of Japan." Perfumer & Flavorist, 2020.

Ellena, Jean-Claude. The Diary of a Nose. Rizzoli, 2012. (Bright use of citrus and woody notes).

Miyazaki, Y. Shinrin-yoku: The Japanese Art of Forest Bathing. Timber Press, 2018.

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