Waterfall Shrine Gradient Incense

This incense is part of Orika's Gradient Collection. This innovative collection is the world’s first incense featuring gradient colors, with each section designed to release a unique aroma. As the stick burns, the hues shift and new scents emerge—creating a playful and immersive sensory ritual. Inspired by a sacred shrine hidden in the misty mountains of Wakayama, Japan, where a majestic waterfall, revered for its dragon-like form, is worshipped as a source of spiritual power flowing through the natural world. FRAGRANCE Lotus > Bergamot & Cedarwood > Sandalwood  DETAILS Size: 25 sticks Burn Time: Approx. 30 minutes BRAND Orika was born from the meeting of two worlds: the serene, spiritual traditions of Japan and the dynamic, playful energy of New York. Founder Shiori Miyashita grew up immersed in the calm, mindful rituals of Japanese culture. After moving to New York, she worked as an art director across editorial, beauty, and tech industries. Amid the city’s fast-paced chaos, she discovered a deep love for meditation. Inspired by her long-standing fascination with ombré colors and sensory design, Shiori envisioned a new kind of incense—one that is visually striking and invites focus through its evolving aromas. She partnered with one of Japan’s most prestigious incense factories to bring this idea to life, creating Orika’s signature gradient incense collection.  TRADITION AND MYTH Each incense stick is hand crafted on Awaji Island, where over 70% of Japan’s incense is made. According to Japanese mythology, Awaji was the first island created by the deities Izanagi and Izanami, making it a sacred place rooted in spiritual heritage and craftsmanship. Every stick is infused with this legacy—carefully made, deeply meaningful, and fueled with a quiet kind of magic.