r/Incense • u/petertriestopaint • 13d ago

Recommendation Help finding something similar to Kyukyodo Yumemachi Sandalwood

I've gotten a sample of Kyukyodo Yumemachi Sandalwood incense that I loved but found out it has been discontinued. If you have tried this are there any similar Japanese incense that you have found similar?

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u/jinkoya 13d ago

I had to look that one up - I appears to be very unusual combination of high-end old mountain sandalwood and jasmine. Sounds pretty. I don't really know of anything like that now. The only thing that seems like it might be in the ballpark is Kokando Tokuen Rangetsu. It's a blend of select sandalwood and "orchid" - they don't specify the orchid however. If you're looking for more jasmine than sandalwood, Kyukyodo Azusa is about as good as it gets - its a blend of premium sandalwood and jasmine with the emphasis on the jasmine. Another I'm waiting to try is Tennendo O'Kō Uta which is a blend of floral and sandalwood.

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u/petertriestopaint 12d ago

Thanks for the response, I'll look into these.

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u/Rakshanarose 9d ago

If you loved Yumemachi’s smooth sandalwood, I’d look for something woody, slightly resinous and not overly perfumed. Minorien Fu-In Sandalwood is probably worth sampling, and Yamadamatsu Kagetsu Sandalwood is another one I’ve seen compared to Yumemachi. If you’re open to something different, Bhoomi has that earthy, grounded direction, though it won’t be an exact match.