A North African city with Parisian overtones. Whitewashed Haussmanian facades, Persian blinds painted blue, overwhelming heat, a touch of sulphur in the air. From trembling arcades rise delicious perfumes of white campion, privet flowers, wild jasmine, and bitter orange with its acidic notes spiced with a hint of chili.
Astier de Villatte
Made in France / 9.17 oz. / Hand blown glass vase from Tuscany / 60 hour burn time / Cotton wick / Designed with Françoise Caron / The wax formulation is plant-based with a touch of beeswax / Free from paraffin or petrochemical derivatives, and therefore free from soot, its exceptionally supple and tender texture is a guarantee of its purity
Astier de Villatte candles and incense are experiences as much as room fragrances. Inspired by specific places in the world, the collection embodies unique interpretations of interiors, landscapes, cities and villages. The result is a beautiful memory of a space captured in each scent. The presentation is as thoughtful as the scents themselves. Each candle is hand-poured in Paris in hand-blown glass from Tuscany.
Damp wood, incense, and freshly laundered linen, evoke for Sonya Park the typical smell of an old, wooden Japanese house from the neighbourhood of Aoyama. Exquisite traces of highly-chic Patchouli (damp wood) of smoked wood (Gaiac and Vetiver) and of cloves. A harmonious chord of moss accentuates the feeling of freshness. Contains essences of Clove, Lignum Vitae, Vetiver, Patchouli, Hinokiwood Accord and Moss Acccord.
Astier de Villatte
Made in Japan / 125 sticks / 30 minute burn time / 6.25" long / Perfume designed with Françoise Caron
The best incense in the world is found on the island of Awaji, due to its favorable climate. For more than a thousand years it has been made here by the Koh-shis or Masters of Aromas, a tradition passed down from father to son. They alone perfectly master the four stages of production: the dosage of exclusively natural materials, precious woods, herbs, plants, vegetable resins, and perfume; the kneading of the dough, pressed and worked for a long time, then left to stand for two weeks to soak up the fragrance; the cutting of the dough, rolled into long, narrow ribbons, to the desired size; then drying in the west wind for three days before bundling the sticks.
In the painter's studio, all covered in wood panelling, time seems suspended. Through the big bay window overlooking green altitude meadows, the Northern light pours her powdery rays all over brushes, palettes, tubes, paint pots, sketched canvasses and rags still wet with linseed oil. The air is fragrant with the heady smell of turpentine mixed with lovely wisps of smoke, honey, woods, tobacco and cedar wood. Contains essences of Spanish Turpentine, Texan Cedar and Indonesian Patchouli.
Astier de Villatte
Made in France / 9.17 oz. / Hand blown glass vase from Tuscany / 60 hour burn time / Cotton wick / Designed with Alexandra Monet / The wax formulation is plant-based with a touch of beeswax / Free from paraffin or petrochemical derivatives, and therefore free from soot, its exceptionally supple and tender texture is a guarantee of its purity
Astier de Villatte candles and incense are experiences as much as room fragrances. Inspired by specific places in the world, the collection embodies unique interpretations of interiors, landscapes, cities and villages. The result is a beautiful memory of a space captured in each scent. The presentation is as thoughtful as the scents themselves. Each candle is hand-poured in Paris in hand-blown glass from Tuscany.
Deep in an English garden with an Agatha Christie novel. A cluster of sensual, opulent roses from Morocco and fruity ones from Turkey, entwined with green, vegetable notes from violet leaves, galbanum, verbena, spicy effusions of cinnamon leaf.
Astier de Villatte
Made in France / 9.17 oz. / Hand blown glass vase from Tuscany / 60 hour burn time / Cotton wick / Designed with Françoise Caron / The wax formulation is plant-based with a touch of beeswax / Free from paraffin or petrochemical derivatives, and therefore free from soot, its exceptionally supple and tender texture is a guarantee of its purity
Astier de Villatte candles and incense are experiences as much as room fragrances. Inspired by specific places in the world, the collection embodies unique interpretations of interiors, landscapes, cities and villages. The result is a beautiful memory of a space captured in each scent. The presentation is as thoughtful as the scents themselves. Each candle is hand-poured in Paris in hand-blown glass from Tuscany.
Clover incense holder hand molded from black terracotta and finished in a milky white glaze.
Astier de Villatte
Handmade in France / Black terracotta with white and black glaze / 1.75"
Astier de Villatte ceramics are handmade in Paris of black terracotta clay with their signature glossy white glaze. Inspired by 18th and 19th century designs, each unique piece is characteristically delicate yet surprisingly durable. In addition to their beautiful and timeless ceramics, Astier is also renowned for their candles, incense and paper goods, all of which are based around an incredibly intimate handmade process.
A spicy plunge into the heart of the old town. Narrow back streets; buildings upon buildings; an overheated atmosphere - a thousand heady flavours rise to your senses: betel, benzoin, musk and myrrh, flushes of smoked wood, vanilla emanations, herbal and eucalyptus beedies. Contains essences of Vetiver, Cardamom, Nutmeg, Indonesian Gurjum, Patchouli, Myrrh, Vanilla, Musk and Olibanum accord.
Astier de Villatte
Made in Japan / 125 sticks / 30 minute burn time / 6.25" long / Perfume designed with Françoise Caron
The best incense in the world is found on the island of Awaji, due to its favorable climate. For more than a thousand years it has been made here by the Koh-shis or Masters of Aromas, a tradition passed down from father to son. They alone perfectly master the four stages of production: the dosage of exclusively natural materials, precious woods, herbs, plants, vegetable resins, and perfume; the kneading of the dough, pressed and worked for a long time, then left to stand for two weeks to soak up the fragrance; the cutting of the dough, rolled into long, narrow ribbons, to the desired size; then drying in the west wind for three days before bundling the sticks.
Piggy bank hand molded from black terracotta and finished in a milky white glaze.
Astier de Villatte
Handmade in France / Black terracotta with white and black glaze / 5.9" x 5.5"
Astier de Villatte ceramics are handmade in Paris of black terracotta clay with their signature glossy white glaze. Inspired by 18th and 19th century designs, each unique piece is characteristically delicate yet surprisingly durable. In addition to their beautiful and timeless ceramics, Astier is also renowned for their candles, incense and paper goods, all of which are based around an incredibly intimate handmade process.
Poised on its rock, a haunted castle. The aromatic vapours of a pure single malt, damp cedar wood, mossy stones and beeswax mingle with coolly mysterious mineral notes. Contains essences of Cedar Wood, Cistus, Patchouli, Moss Accord, Mineral Accord and Undergrowth Accord.
Astier de Villatte
Made in France / 9.17 oz. / Hand blown glass vase from Tuscany / 60 hour burn time / Cotton wick / Designed with Françoise Caron / The wax formulation is plant-based with a touch of beeswax / Free from paraffin or petrochemical derivatives, and therefore free from soot, its exceptionally supple and tender texture is a guarantee of its purity
Astier de Villatte candles and incense are experiences as much as room fragrances. Inspired by specific places in the world, the collection embodies unique interpretations of interiors, landscapes, cities and villages. The result is a beautiful memory of a space captured in each scent. The presentation is as thoughtful as the scents themselves. Each candle is hand-poured in Paris in hand-blown glass from Tuscany.
Painted platter molded from black terracotta and finished in a milky white glaze. A collaboration with John Derian.
Astier de Villatte
Handmade in France / Black terracotta with white glaze / 10.5" W x 1.75" H
Astier de Villatte ceramics are handmade in Paris of black terracotta clay with their signature glossy white glaze. Inspired by 18th and 19th century designs, each unique piece is characteristically delicate yet surprisingly durable. In addition to their beautiful and timeless ceramics, Astier is also renowned for their candles, incense and paper goods, all of which are based around an incredibly intimate handmade process.
Tiny gargantua vase hand molded from black terracotta and finished in a milky white glaze.
Astier de Villatte
Handmade in France / Black terracotta with white glaze / 5.5" H
Astier de Villatte ceramics are handmade in Paris of black terracotta clay with their signature glossy white glaze. Inspired by 18th and 19th century designs, each unique piece is characteristically delicate yet surprisingly durable. In addition to their beautiful and timeless ceramics, Astier is also renowned for their candles, incense and paper goods, all of which are based around an incredibly intimate handmade process.
A wild-smelling pilgrimage through the celestial city, bounded by its ramparts. Following the paths to the sacred sites: The holy Sepulchre, The Wailing Wall, The Garden of Olives. Within the spire of church-incense dissolves the dark and secret emanations of oud, cedar wood and nutmeg, followed by the lighter, more vegetal gum resin and cypress. Contains essences of Galbanum, Cypruswood, Nutmeg, Oud-wood Accord and Green Notes.
Astier de Villatte
Made in France / 9.17 oz. / Hand blown glass vase from Tuscany / 60 hour burn time / Cotton wick / Designed with Françoise Caron / The wax formulation is plant-based with a touch of beeswax / Free from paraffin or petrochemical derivatives, and therefore free from soot, its exceptionally supple and tender texture is a guarantee of its purity
Astier de Villatte candles and incense are experiences as much as room fragrances. Inspired by specific places in the world, the collection embodies unique interpretations of interiors, landscapes, cities and villages. The result is a beautiful memory of a space captured in each scent. The presentation is as thoughtful as the scents themselves. Each candle is hand-poured in Paris in hand-blown glass from Tuscany.
A wild-smelling pilgrimage through the celestial city, bounded by its ramparts. Following the paths to the sacred sites: The holy Sepulchre, The Wailing Wall, The Garden of Olives. Within the spire of church-incense dissolves the dark and secret emanations of oud, cedar wood and nutmeg, followed by the lighter, more vegetal gum resin and cypress. Contains essences of Galbanum, Cypruswood, Nutmeg, Oud-wood Accord and Green Notes.
Astier de Villatte
Made in Japan / 125 sticks / 30 minute burn time / 6.25" long / Perfume designed with Françoise Caron
The best incense in the world is found on the island of Awaji, due to its favorable climate. For more than a thousand years it has been made here by the Koh-shis or Masters of Aromas, a tradition passed down from father to son. They alone perfectly master the four stages of production: the dosage of exclusively natural materials, precious woods, herbs, plants, vegetable resins, and perfume; the kneading of the dough, pressed and worked for a long time, then left to stand for two weeks to soak up the fragrance; the cutting of the dough, rolled into long, narrow ribbons, to the desired size; then drying in the west wind for three days before bundling the sticks.
A musical voyage into the fascinating world of Kingston, legendary birthplace of Rastafarianism and Reggae. From the alleys of Trench Town, the astonishing district features walls adorned with magnificent colored frescoes and messages of peace, we stop at Tuff Gong Studios, a haven for Reggae stars. Everywhere in the Jamaican capital hovers an enchanting and delicious scent of woody, earthy vetiver with a touch of patchouli and fresh green grapefruit.
Astier de Villatte
Made in Japan / 125 sticks / 30 minute burn time / 6.25" long / Perfume designed with Françoise Caron
The best incense in the world is found on the island of Awaji, due to its favorable climate. For more than a thousand years it has been made here by the Koh-shis or Masters of Aromas, a tradition passed down from father to son. They alone perfectly master the four stages of production: the dosage of exclusively natural materials, precious woods, herbs, plants, vegetable resins, and perfume; the kneading of the dough, pressed and worked for a long time, then left to stand for two weeks to soak up the fragrance; the cutting of the dough, rolled into long, narrow ribbons, to the desired size; then drying in the west wind for three days before bundling the sticks.
Sun is setting on the Rokko Mountains. In the old neighbourhood of Kitano, you stroll among curious European houses built by former nostalgic foreign residents. From the streets overlooking Osaka Bay rises a warm, spicy scent of crystallised ginger, a cool, tingly fragrance of coriander root and the unctuosity of sweet fig. Contains essences of Ceylon Cardamom, Coriander, Petitgrain Citronnier, Indian Ginger, Vetiver, Green Fig Note.
Astier de Villatte
Made in France / 9.17 oz. / Hand blown glass vase from Tuscany / 60 hour burn time / Cotton wick / Designed with Françoise Caron / The wax formulation is plant-based with a touch of beeswax / Free from paraffin or petrochemical derivatives, and therefore free from soot, its exceptionally supple and tender texture is a guarantee of its purity
Astier de Villatte candles and incense are experiences as much as room fragrances. Inspired by specific places in the world, the collection embodies unique interpretations of interiors, landscapes, cities and villages. The result is a beautiful memory of a space captured in each scent. The presentation is as thoughtful as the scents themselves. Each candle is hand-poured in Paris in hand-blown glass from Tuscany.
Bouquet plate hand molded from black terracotta and finished in a milky white glaze. A collaboration with John Derian.
Astier de Villatte
Handmade in France / Black terracotta with white glaze / 12.5" W
Astier de Villatte ceramics are handmade in Paris of black terracotta clay with their signature glossy white glaze. Inspired by 18th and 19th century designs, each unique piece is characteristically delicate yet surprisingly durable. In addition to their beautiful and timeless ceramics, Astier is also renowned for their candles, incense and paper goods, all of which are based around an incredibly intimate handmade process.
Painted pitcher molded from black terracotta and finished in a milky white glaze. A collaboration with John Derian.
Astier de Villatte
Handmade in France / Black terracotta with white glaze / 8" L x 6.5" W x 7.5" H
Astier de Villatte ceramics are handmade in Paris of black terracotta clay with their signature glossy white glaze. Inspired by 18th and 19th century designs, each unique piece is characteristically delicate yet surprisingly durable. In addition to their beautiful and timeless ceramics, Astier is also renowned for their candles, incense and paper goods, all of which are based around an incredibly intimate handmade process.
Nara, a small, tranquil Japanese town, is home to numerous magnificent temples and shrines and a park famous for its freely roaming deer. The charming, century-old Nara Hotel, a favorite of dignitaries, offers a welcome haven of repose: We lose ourselves with delight in the city’s winding alleys. In the air floats an exquisite fragrance of sandalwood, its warm, comforting scent enriched by a hint of sweet and sensual jasmine. Contains essences of Sandalwood Amyris, Sambac Jasmine, Ginger Roots, Cashmeran, and Amber.
Astier de Villatte
Made in France / 9.17 oz. / Hand blown glass vase from Tuscany / 60 hour burn time / Cotton wick / Designed with Françoise Caron / The wax formulation is plant-based with a touch of beeswax / Free from paraffin or petrochemical derivatives, and therefore free from soot, its exceptionally supple and tender texture is a guarantee of its purity
Astier de Villatte candles and incense are experiences as much as room fragrances. Inspired by specific places in the world, the collection embodies unique interpretations of interiors, landscapes, cities and villages. The result is a beautiful memory of a space captured in each scent. The presentation is as thoughtful as the scents themselves. Each candle is hand-poured in Paris in hand-blown glass from Tuscany.
Overlooking the river Seine, like a mysterious starship navigating the mysterious turbulence of artists’ imaginations, it dominates the view. A troubling fragrance floats between the raw cement walls of its wide, maze-like passageways, where a crowd of zealous and enlightened visitors feverishly gathers: intoxicating wisps of smoky wood, warm skin and metallic vibrations.
Astier de Villatte
Made in France / 9.17 oz. / Hand blown glass vase from Tuscany / 60 hour burn time / Cotton wick / Designed with Françoise Caron / The wax formulation is plant-based with a touch of beeswax / Free from paraffin or petrochemical derivatives, and therefore free from soot, its exceptionally supple and tender texture is a guarantee of its purity
Astier de Villatte candles and incense are experiences as much as room fragrances. Inspired by specific places in the world, the collection embodies unique interpretations of interiors, landscapes, cities and villages. The result is a beautiful memory of a space captured in each scent. The presentation is as thoughtful as the scents themselves. Each candle is hand-poured in Paris in hand-blown glass from Tuscany.
Overlooking the river Seine, like a mysterious starship navigating the mysterious turbulence of artists’ imaginations, it dominates the view. A troubling fragrance floats between the raw cement walls of its wide, maze-like passageways, where a crowd of zealous and enlightened visitors feverishly gathers: intoxicating wisps of smoky wood, warm skin and metallic vibrations. Contains essences of Cedar Wood, Juniper, Gaïac Wood, Oak Moss and Cashemeran.
Astier de Villatte
Made in Japan / 125 sticks / 30 minute burn time / 6.25" long / Perfume designed with Christophe Raynaud
The best incense in the world is found on the island of Awaji, due to its favorable climate. For more than a thousand years it has been made here by the Koh-shis or Masters of Aromas, a tradition passed down from father to son. They alone perfectly master the four stages of production: the dosage of exclusively natural materials, precious woods, herbs, plants, vegetable resins, and perfume; the kneading of the dough, pressed and worked for a long time, then left to stand for two weeks to soak up the fragrance; the cutting of the dough, rolled into long, narrow ribbons, to the desired size; then drying in the west wind for three days before bundling the sticks.
Wintergreen and Beach grass. Endless sandy beaches and wild vegetation surround the New England artist enclave of Provincetown. Intoxicating fresh air and sea mist combine with the scents of wild berries, beach grass, wintergreen and cedar that have grown for millennia around the dunes and salty marshlands. In collaboration with John Derian
Astier de Villatte
Made in France / 9.17 oz. / Hand blown glass vase from Tuscany / 60 hour burn time / Cotton wick / Designed with Françoise Caron and the Tasasago Perfume Team / The wax formulation is plant-based with a touch of beeswax / Free from paraffin or petrochemical derivatives, and therefore free from soot, its exceptionally supple and tender texture is a guarantee of its purity
Astier de Villatte candles and incense are experiences as much as room fragrances. Inspired by specific places in the world, the collection embodies unique interpretations of interiors, landscapes, cities and villages. The result is a beautiful memory of a space captured in each scent. The presentation is as thoughtful as the scents themselves. Each candle is hand-poured in Paris in hand-blown glass from the south of France.