50ml
50ml
50ml
d'Annam
HINOKI MEDITATION
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$160
Description
Hinoki Meditation by d'Annam immerses you in the meditative atmosphere of a Japanese forest, where crisp hinoki cypress and green leaves evoke the serenity of a wooden temple shrouded in incense. Notes of incense and warm spices create a tranquil, reflective aura, while Japanese cedar and sandalwood anchor the scent with grounding, dry woods. The fragrance is dry, woody, and subtly smoky, offering a spa-like calmness without excessive sweetness. Created by Anh Ngo for unisex wearers.
Scent Profile
Woody
Aromatic
Smoky
Earthy
Green
Spicy
Notes
Top Notes
Hinoki Cypress
Forest Leaves
Spicy NotesMiddle Notes
Incense
Spicy NotesBase Notes
SandalwoodJapanese Cedar
About d'Annam
d’Annam is a fine fragrance house from Vietnam founded around 2023 by Nick Hoang, presenting itself as an olfactory tribute to Asian cultures, especially Vietnam. Their debut collection, Chapter 1: Enchanting Vietnam, includes scents inspired by Vietnamese heritage — like White Rice and Vietnamese Coffee — and they emphasize handcrafted production, natural ingredients, and cultural storytelling.
Perfumer
Anh Ngo
Anh Ngo (Ngo Nguyen Viet Anh) is a Vietnamese perfumer who trained at ISIPCA and worked in the flavors & fragrance industry, including a tenure at IFF. He is the principal creative behind d’Annam fragrances, collaborating with founder Nick Hoang to interpret Vietnamese cultural and natural motifs through scent.
Reviews
5.0
Excellent2 reviews
Ministry of Scent
5.0/5 • 2 reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers praise Hinoki Meditation for transporting them to tranquil forest temples, describing it as calming, meditative, and beautifully woody with a fresh, resinous quality. The fragrance is noted for its authenticity in capturing Japanese landscapes, with a refined, spa-like finish.
Pros
Performance excellence: Bold woody presence with moderate to strong projection and a long-lasting meditative trail.
Versatile appeal: Considered ideal for quiet moments, relaxation, contemplation, and daywear in any season.
Quality composition: Reviewers highlight the harmonious blend of hinoki wood, incense, and spices as both natural and sophisticated.
Cons
Specific limitation: The pronounced dry woods and smoky incense may overwhelm those who prefer sweeter or floral scents.
Situational drawback: Less suited for occasions requiring a playful or highly energetic fragrance profile.
Comparisons
Similar to Le Labo Hinoki: Shares the characteristic dry, woody hinoki note and a tranquil, spa-like vibe.
Reminds reviewers of Comme des Garçons Kyoto: Both evoke incense and meditative woods, though Hinoki Meditation has greener, airier facets.
Vibe & Emotions
Tranquility: Evokes a deep sense of calm in personal or meditative settings.
Grounded focus: Supports concentration and mindfulness during work or study.
Serenity: Instills peace and relaxation after a hectic day, especially in quiet spaces.
Similar Products
Fragrance marketplace for the scent-obsessed.