Tennen Studio’s Sonoran Desert Series Incense brings together the landscape of Arizona and the long tradition of Japanese incense making. Created by Phoenix-based Tennen Studio in collaboration with Kyoto incense makers, the collection interprets familiar Sonoran Desert plants and places through nuanced fragrance. Each package contains 100 short incense sticks with an approximate burn time of 15 minutes per stick.

Why we like it
We like that this collection connects Phoenix to Kyoto in such an unexpected way. The scents feel rooted in the desert around us while the format and ritual reflect Japanese incense tradition — making it particularly meaningful for dialog.

Scents

• Ocotillo Bloom: fresh and soft with herbal, woodsy balsam notes
• Spring Arroyo: floral notes balanced by verdant bergamot
• Ironwood Thorn: bright oud and tobacco with a warm, soothing character

Details

• 100 short incense sticks per package
• Approximately 15 minutes burn time per stick
• Created by Tennen Studio in Phoenix
• Made in collaboration with Kyoto incense makers
• Inspired by the Sonoran Desert and Japanese incense tradition

Sonoran Desert incense connecting Phoenix design with Japanese fragrance tradition, curated by dialog in Phoenix.