TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO Collaborates with 'ritual', a New Brand from Takaoka Copperware Maker
TS Aromatique's 'TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO' has partnered with Honpo Co., Ltd., a producer of Takaoka copperware, to develop three aroma oils for their new brand, 'ritual'. The products will be presented at 'Interior Lifestyle' in June and are expected to be available online starting in September.
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[Proposing a New 'Ritual' Experience that Creates Space in Daily Life]
TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO, a fragrance creative brand under TS Aromatique Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoko Saito), has collaborated with Honpo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Takaoka, Toyama), a company carrying on the 400-year tradition of Takaoka copperware and creating Buddhist statues and fine arts, to design three aroma blend oils for their new brand, 'ritual'.
As the first step, the collection will be exhibited at 'Interior Lifestyle' held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10-12, 2026, with online sales expected to commence in September 2026.
The scents created by TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO consist of three varieties: Soh (Refreshing), Rin (Clear/Focused), and Yuh (Relaxing). Much like the lingering echo of an 'Orin' bell, these scents are designed not to dominate, but to permeate daily life as a subtle presence.
"Instead of adding fragrance, we tune the air."
"Instead of changing your mood, you return to your true self."
By layering the traditional 'Orin' bell with natural essential oils, 'ritual' proposes a new 'method for returning to oneself' that fits modern life.
[Three Scents that Resonate with the Sound of Orin]
Soh (Refreshing)
Soh embodies that 'transitional moment' when the bell sounds and turns into air. Inspired by a crisp spring morning, it expresses a sensation of purity reaching deep into the chest, featuring a blend of cedar, cypress, Yuzu, and juniper berry. It is perfect for starting the morning or resetting your state of mind.
Blend: Lemon, Cypress, Kuromoji, Hinoki, Tateyama Cedar, Frankincense, Cedarwood, etc.
Rin (Clear/Focused)
Rin helps move noise away, focusing the consciousness on simply 'being'. It brings a sense of clarity and transparency to the space, similar to standing on a high mountain ridge. With a foundation of cedar and Kuromoji, accented by deep Frankincense, it supports your return to your own axis when you need to concentrate.
Blend: Yuzu, Hinoki, Kuromoji, Hoshou, Sandalwood, Patchouli, etc.
Yuh (Relaxing)
Designed for nights when breathing remains shallow, Yuh gently untangles the mind and body. It features the sweet, nostalgic scent of Kuromoji, combined with Hoshou and sweet marjoram, leading to a deep, calm silence. Rather than enhancing or filling, it is a scent that gently guides you back to the stillness that was inside you from the beginning.
Blend: Bergamot, Peppermint, Hinoki, Tateyama Cedar, Todomatsu (Sakhalin Fir), Cedarwood, etc.
[About the Scent Design]
The focus was not on 'performing' with scent, but on creating 'space' alongside the Orin's tone. TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO views Aroma Choko Design (Aroma Perfuming Design) as an 'invisible design' that influences space, time, emotions, and memories.
TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO, a fragrance creative brand under TS Aromatique Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; CEO: Tomoko Saito), has collaborated with Honpo Co., Ltd. (HQ: Takaoka, Toyama), a company carrying on the 400-year tradition of Takaoka copperware and creating Buddhist statues and fine arts, to design three aroma blend oils for their new brand, 'ritual'.
As the first step, the collection will be exhibited at 'Interior Lifestyle' held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10-12, 2026, with online sales expected to commence in September 2026.
The scents created by TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO consist of three varieties: Soh (Refreshing), Rin (Clear/Focused), and Yuh (Relaxing). Much like the lingering echo of an 'Orin' bell, these scents are designed not to dominate, but to permeate daily life as a subtle presence.
"Instead of adding fragrance, we tune the air."
"Instead of changing your mood, you return to your true self."
By layering the traditional 'Orin' bell with natural essential oils, 'ritual' proposes a new 'method for returning to oneself' that fits modern life.
[Three Scents that Resonate with the Sound of Orin]
Soh (Refreshing)
Soh embodies that 'transitional moment' when the bell sounds and turns into air. Inspired by a crisp spring morning, it expresses a sensation of purity reaching deep into the chest, featuring a blend of cedar, cypress, Yuzu, and juniper berry. It is perfect for starting the morning or resetting your state of mind.
Blend: Lemon, Cypress, Kuromoji, Hinoki, Tateyama Cedar, Frankincense, Cedarwood, etc.
Rin (Clear/Focused)
Rin helps move noise away, focusing the consciousness on simply 'being'. It brings a sense of clarity and transparency to the space, similar to standing on a high mountain ridge. With a foundation of cedar and Kuromoji, accented by deep Frankincense, it supports your return to your own axis when you need to concentrate.
Blend: Yuzu, Hinoki, Kuromoji, Hoshou, Sandalwood, Patchouli, etc.
Yuh (Relaxing)
Designed for nights when breathing remains shallow, Yuh gently untangles the mind and body. It features the sweet, nostalgic scent of Kuromoji, combined with Hoshou and sweet marjoram, leading to a deep, calm silence. Rather than enhancing or filling, it is a scent that gently guides you back to the stillness that was inside you from the beginning.
Blend: Bergamot, Peppermint, Hinoki, Tateyama Cedar, Todomatsu (Sakhalin Fir), Cedarwood, etc.
[About the Scent Design]
The focus was not on 'performing' with scent, but on creating 'space' alongside the Orin's tone. TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO views Aroma Choko Design (Aroma Perfuming Design) as an 'invisible design' that influences space, time, emotions, and memories.
FAQ
What is this collaboration about?
TS Aromatique Co., Ltd.'s 'TOMOKO SAITO AROMATIQUE STUDIO' and Honbo Co., Ltd.'s new brand 'ritual' have jointly developed three types of aromatherapy blend oils using natural essential oils.
What is the concept behind the fragrance?
Inspired by the clear sound of a bell, the fragrance is designed to subtly spread in daily life, proposing a scent that encourages a return to oneself.
Where can I get the product?
The product will be announced in advance at 'Interior Lifestyle' held at Tokyo Big Sight from June 10 to 12, 2026, and will be available for purchase online from September of the same year.
What are the names of the three fragrances developed?
The three fragrances are named 'Soh (refreshing)', 'Rin (crisp)', and 'Yuh (serene)'.
What kind of company is Honbo Co., Ltd.?
Honbo Co., Ltd. is a company in Takayama City, Toyama Prefecture, that carries on the tradition of 'Takayama Copperware,' which has continued for 400 years since the Edo period, and produces Buddhist statues and art crafts.