Ritual & Inspiration
Bathing in a fragrant hinoki cypress bath in Japan can feel almost otherworldly, inviting a deeply meditative state. For an at-home hinoki bathing experience, begin with the Aromatic Body Wash, soak in the Hinoki Onsen Bath Salts, use the Misting Essence throughout, and finish with the Multi-Use Oil. The ritual can also be enjoyed in the shower by simply washing, misting, and applying the oil. These are simply suggestions. Take what works for you and make the ritual your own.
Creator’s Notes
Hinoki Onsen is Amayori’s heritage fragrance and the first fragrance I created for the brand. Its story began during a once-in-a-lifetime trip I took while working in New York’s fast-paced real estate market. After closing a deal, I traveled to Tokyo and then Kyoto, where I stayed at a traditional inn in Gion and first experienced the beauty of Japanese bathing.
Everything resonated with me: the otherworldly scent of Hinoki wood, the quiet aesthetics, and the practice of showering first, then entering the bath simply to relax. It was a pivotal moment and the beginning of an incredible journey.
I hope Hinoki Onsen transports you to the beauty of Japan’s traditional baths, inspires you to experience them for yourself, and helps you create a little of that feeling in the comfort of your own home.
Françoise Decatrel
Founder and Creator, Amayori
Deepen the Experience
Lower the lights, warm a towel or robe, and pour a small glass of sake or Japanese tea. Settle in with a book of Japanese literature, or listen to the Hinoki Onsen playlist created to accompany the fragrance.
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