Alchemy
Incense, anointing oils, and other ceremonial and ritual preparations from our alchemical apothecary.
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Nerikoh
On sale $49.00 $39.00
Visit product page →Nerikoh is a traditional Japanese kneaded incense, that is hand-rolled and aged and fermented underground for several months or years. It is less known in the west and often burnt during the tea ceremony because they are a refined and smoke-free form of incense. Precious woods, herbs and spices are finely ground and bound together with honey and dried fruit, then rolled into tiny balls.
Nerikoh incense is not meant to be burnt, but rather warmed in traditional Koh-Doh cup, or for more convieneinct and accessible technique - place on top of an electric incense heater or aromatherapy lamp/diffuser. You'll only a tiny pinch of each ball to scent a room for hours on end, releasing gentle yet enveloping and exotic aroma.
Choose from the following original aromas:
Autumn Leaves Nerikoh
Precious woods, spices and moss in a base of organic, uncultured apricots and wild honey.Hanami Nerikoh
Delicate woods, iris, botanical musks and precious woods kneaded together with honey and apricots produce a unique floral-almond aroma that evoke the season of sakura and ume (Japanese plum) blossoms.Oasis Nerikoh
Exotic Ras El Hanout spices and precious resins blneded with dates and wild summer honey to evoke the era of the spice caravans camping in a desert oasis.Dragonfly Nerikoh
Classical Japanese scent evoking the ephemeral moment of a blue dragonfly touching the water in a temple's garden pond on a hot summer day. Borneol camphor creates the feel of shimmering light on the dragonfly's wings and the calm water.
Saturn Nerikoh
Sophisticated planetary incense that is deep with dark myrrh resin, cedar, cypress, patchouli, cassia, vetiver, agarwood and a touch of honey to balance its heaviness.
Burn on Saturdays, or when you require grounding, material wealth, support as well as discipline to achieve your goals. -
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Listening to Scent (Incense Ceremony)
$28.00
Visit product page →Listening to Scent: Modern Incense Ceremony Inspired by Ancient TraditionsInspired by Koh-Doh (Japanese incense ceremony), we'll burn incense from all over the world and learn how to listen to the scent and the primordial emotions and ancient knowledge it evokes. Experience exotic and rare botanicals used for millennia for their healing and spiritual qualities and fine aroma - from biblical frankincense and myrrh to exotic oud and sandalwood. We'll also discover unique incense blends such as Egyptian Kyphi and Buddhist Cathusama.Price per person for groups up to 8 people: $23Group booking (between 6-9 persons): $300להקשיב לריח: טקס קטורת עכשיוי בהשראה מסורתיתבהשראת טקס הקו-דו היפני, נבעיר קטורת מקודשת מרחבי העולם ונלמד להקשיב לריח, ולקולות הפנימיים והקדומים שהוא מעורר.נחוה חומרי גלם נדירים ואקזוטיים, כגון מור, לבונה, עוד וסנדלווד, וגם תערובות עתיקות כמו הקטהוסאמה הבודהיסטית והקייפי המצרי, שנחשב לבושם הראשון בהסטוריה.משך זמן: 1.5-2 שעותמתאים לקבוצות בין 6-20 אישעלות לבודדים (קבוצות עד 9 איש שמתקיימות בסטודיו של אילה): 100עלות לקבוצה של 6-9 משתתפים: 1,130 -
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Art of Incense
$50.00
Visit product page →Learn about the origins of incense and create your own incense using precious resins, gums, woods, spices and herbs. We will pulverize, grind and mix together raw materials that were used in incense makig since time immemorial. After experiencing first hand the sensual aromatic process of incense making you may never look at incense the same way again...We offer three types of incense workshops. Choose the kind you'd like - or sign up for an in-depth series or full day workshop, incorporating all these ancient techniques (Each is priced individually).
1. Smudge WandsIntroduction to incense history and raw materials. Forage botanicals for making incense wands/smudge stick from wild and local medicinal herbs.
2. Loose Incense
Spotlight on resins and composition of a loose incense using resins, herbs and spices.
3. KyphiRelying on an ancient Egyptian recipe, we'll pulverize and grind various resins, herbs, precious woods and spices in a mixture of wine and raisins, and create small pellets that can be burned on a charcoal or electric incense heater or diffuser. You'll be able to pick up the Kyphi you made after a week (or get it mailed to you).
4. Incense Pastilles
Incense "candy" that is made of various type of resins, with added liquid, rolled into balls and burnt on charcoal or on aromatherapy diffuser).Very suitable for children, as this type of incense is faster to make and does not require long drying time, and can be taken home the same day.נכיר ונבעיר סוגי קטורת שונים (מקלות קטורת, קונוסים ושרפים על גחלים לוחשות), ונכין יחד סוכריות של קטורת (Incense Pastilles) משרפים עתיקים כגון מור ולבונה שכתשנו ועירבבנו יחד עם שמנים אתריים ותבלינים - כל אחד לפי טעמו האישי.כל אחד ייקח הביתה את הסוכריות שיצר, וגחלים להבערה בבית.משך זמן: 1.5-2 שעות
5. Neirkoh
Japanese incense pastilles - like soft incense caramels that are designed for warming on a hot plate rather than burning. Made from complex aromatics and aged for several months.
6. Incense Trails & Body Incense
Unique Japanese technique for incense burning, as well as perfuming the body or cleansing before entering temples for prayer and meditation. This class also serves as preparation for the most complex form of combustible incense.7. Incense ConesMore technically advanced, this incense is hand-shaped into little cones that can stand on their base and are self burning - just like the more familiar joss-sticks, once they are ignited, they burn slowly from the tip to the bottom. Preparing them requires fine balancing of the ingredients and meticulous shaping, therefore taking much longer. You'll be able to pick up the cones you made after a week (or get them mailed to you).
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Incense Cones
On sale $49.00 $39.00
Visit product page →Incense cones, hand-rolled in the traditional Asian style, made from finely ground botanicals such as sandalwood, agar wood, spices, resins and herbs, and bound with natural gums or wood bark. No saltpetre or charcoal used in these cones.
Selection of fragrance changes, depending on mood and season. Incense cones come in a box containing about a dozen cones. Each box contains a dozen cones.Chai
Lavender + Sandalwood
Palo Santo + Yerba Santa
Sweetgrass + Tobacco
Four Sages
Varthemia
Four Copals
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Incense Pastilles
On sale $49.00 $39.00
Visit product page →Coming soon!
Botanical incense pastilles designed for each one of the seven ancient planets.This series of these resin-based, monastery-style incense pastilles is the result of close to 20 years of researching the botanical symbolism and alchemical traditions of each planet, and creating the best depiction of these planetary energies. These unique incense pastilles can be acquired individually (10g a jar) or as a "medicine for the soul" pillbox for each day of the week and its ruling planet.
SUN
Healing energy of warmth, light and vitality.
Sweet and warm blend of frankincense, rose, cinnamon, saffron and chamomile.
Burn on Sundays or in the morning, to bring in light to your day.MOON
The moon is ever-changing and is most closely related to the feminine cycles of life and renewal. Waxing, full moon and waning moons have different energies, of beginning, culmination and ending respectively. Cool and mysterious blend of black copal, camphor, artemisia, jasmine and sandalwood.
Burn on Mondays, or when there is a new moon.MARS
The red planet is often misunderstood: it has a reputation of war and destruction; yet it is in fact a planet of great healing powers. Destruction is often necessary for renewal to take place. Mars is also responsible for keeping our boundaries and therefore promotes assertiveness and gives protection.
Blend of the exotic and potent Dragon's Blood, rose geranium, cloves, tobacco, benzoin and costus root.
Burn on Tuesdays or whenever you feel vulnerable and need some extra courage.MERCURY
The messenger of the Gods is also the communicator. Keep your communication channels open and free to receive, and make your messages loud and clear!
Blend of clear and elegant resins to carry your messages and bring down the answers you seek, including mastic and elemi, with a touch of citrus and mimosa.
Burn on Wednesdays, or whenever you need to improve the area of communication (both on the sending and receiving end) in your life.JUPITER
The bringer of luck and peace, Jupiter is the teacher and healer, the forest dwelling centaur who communicates with plants.
Blend of piñon pine resin, star anise, juniper berries and sage.
Burn on Thursday or before teaching or seeking plant wisdom.VENUS
The beauty queen of the planets, Venus is the darling of most planet-gazers, yet has more depth to it than meets the eye. Playfulness, freshness, beauty and love and all that is joyous in life must not be forgotten, especially for the serious types among us.
Blend of sweet amber and sharp green notes of galbanum and wild-crafted vitex and myrtle.
Burn on Fridays and whenever your life requires an extra helping of beauty, sweetness and softness.SATURN NERIKOH
(Japanese Pastilles - for heating only)
Ironically, the harshness of reality hits when reaching the planet that is furthest away from earth. Saturn is often perceived as our challenges, burdened with rigidity and stiffness. On the other hand, it is through this strict form that our innermost intentions will manifest.
Saturn's incense is deep with dark myrrh resin, cedar, cypress, patchouli, cassia, vetiver, agarwood and a touch of honey to balance its heaviness.
Burn on Saturdays, or when you require grounding, material wealth, support as well as discipline to achieve your goals.
Please note: This is Japanese-style Nerikoh, which are honey-based and are meant for warming on a mica plate, aromatherapy lamp or a designated electric incense heater; they are NOT resin- pastilles for burning on charcoal. -
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Smudging Wands
On sale $15.00 $10.00
Visit product page →When my passion for incense and weaving come together: Incense wands from medicinal herbs from the mountain, bound with botanical fivers from magical leaves from my garden.
Selection of fragrance changes, depending on the season. Currently:Sage (Salvia trilobia)
Biblical Hyssop, aka Za'atar (Origanum Syriacum)
Artemisia (Wormwood)
Sharp Varthemia
Satureja
Lavender
Mugwort
Marjoram
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Kyphi Galilee
On sale $49.00 $39.00
Visit product page →Kyphi Galilee is a contemporary interpretation of Ancient Egyptian Kyphi recipes, using local ingredients. In addition to the traditional resins that make Kyphi such a soothing balm for the soul, vibrant vegetation and unusual botanicals were used: wild herbs such as myrtle and bay leaves, water mint, sage blossoms, fig leaves and fig wood, vitex berries and many more. The result is a very lively green yet soothingly sweet kyphi that has the life-giving energy of a river lush with vegetation.
The majority of the ingredients were organically grown in my own garden, or wild-crafted. Each raw material was ground separately, then they are all compounded together in a mixture of myrtle and arbutus berries (which were used in lieu of the traditional raisins) soaked in local wine and wild honey. This not only binds together the ingredients but also creates an alchemical process that truly transforms the aroma of the incense and creates a heavenly smoke when burnt on a charcoal. It can also be used by placing on an aromatherapy diffuser (place on a piece of aluminum foil to prevent it from sticking to your diffuser). -
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Kyphi
$49.00
Visit product page →Kyphi is an ancient Egyptian incense which is considered to be the first perfume ever created. The elaborate and complex recipe for Kyphi was found on the walls of Egyptian temples and called for 16 distinctive ingredients. In the temples, Kyphi was burnt at dusk or early evening to prepare for the evening rituals and for dream work. Kyphi was soaked in wine and consumed as medicine, and was burnt by Egyptian nobles to as a personal fragrance by means of smoke (which would cling to hair and clothes), and were burnt in the evening to banish the worries of the day and invite good dreams.
Our kyphi is a modern interpretation of the original Egyptian Kyphi, using 16 precious ingredients that are ground separately, then compounded together in a mixture of organic resins, local wine and wild honey. This not only binds together the ingredients but also creates an alchemical process that truly transforms the aroma of the incense and creates a heavenly smoke when burnt on a charcoal. It can also be used by placing on an aromatherapy diffuser (place on a piece of aluminum foil to prevent it from sticking to your diffuser).
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Zodiac Oils
On sale $120.00 $96.00
Visit product page →The following are all of Ayala Moriel Parfums that have been offered in the past and are no longer in production. They may be made on special request. Minimum quantities are 15ml for eau de parfum ($180); and 3 x 5ml parfum oil roll-ons ($327) and 1/4oz Crème Parfum ($240). Because these perfumes will be made to order, an aging period of 4-6 weeks should be taken into consideration before your perfume could be shipped.
Zodiac Perfumes
Aries
Oriental Animal, Oriental Spicy
Fresh, spicy and musky, this fragrance is truly representing the spirit of the sign of Aries: the first-born of the zodiac, daring, brave and passionate. It is the essence of Spring, the beginning of life and vitality. May this perfume enhance the courage to fulfill all your ambitions!
Top notes: Blood orange, Lime
Heart notes: Rose geranium, Cloves, Cinnamon
Base notes: Benzoin, Musk
Gemini
Citrus Fantasy, Chypre Fresh
A melange of citrus fruit and herbs which is light as Air. Fresh and crisp, this perfume evokes the free spirit of Gemini: Versatility, Adaptability, and Communication. Gemini is a swift thinker, flexible and social.
Top notes: Lavender, Lemon
Heart notes: Lemongrass
Base notes: Oakmoss, Musk Notes
Cancer
Oriental Ambery
As deep as the Ocean, where the crab finds its home, Cancer Perfume is an extraordinary blend of water plants and amber, fragrantly portraying the qualities of Cancer: Deep Emotions, Sensitivity, and Mysteriousness. As its planetary ruler, the Moon, The sign of Cancer is full of surprises and contrasts: Sometimes full, and other times waxing or waning. But always is it seeking its true home.
Top notes: Spearmint, Aniseed
Heart note: Jasmine, Lotus
Base notes: Amber, Seaweed
Leo
Oriental Woody, Fruity Floral
Sweet and sunny incense, cinnamon and orange blossom makes leo perfume as warm as its ruler, the Sun, and full of potential for growth, will power and determination. The warmth of the Sunand warmth of the HeartÖ
From the centre of our being descends our will and power to love.
Top notes: Neroli
Heart notes: Roman Chamomile, Rose, Cinnamon
Base notes: Frankincense, Vanilla
Virgo
Woody Floral
Earthy essences of woods, resins and mercurial fruit and seeds were blended together to capture the essence of the earthy-mercurial sign of Virgo: Modesty, Hard Work and Analytical Thought ñ these are the lessons from the sign of Virgo.
Top notes: Cardamon, Fennel, Yuzu
Heart notes: Lemongrass, Magnolia, Rose
Base notes: Mastic, Myhrr
Libra
Fruity-Floral, Floriental
This delicate and fresh blend of flowers and fruit was especially designed to represent the qualities of the sign of Libra: Harmony, Balance and Peace. Rose, tuberose, sandalwood and vanilla harmonize together in a gentle sweetness that is extremely feminine.
Top notes: Clementine
Heart notes: Tuberose, Rose
Base notes: Sandalwood, Tonka Bean
Scorpio
Oriental Animalic
Heavy essences of Marsian resins and balsams, are the base for the sweet and delicate scent of the Lotus. The lotus, a pure blossom that rises from the mud and decay, is a perfect analogy for the sign of Scorpio, the sign of Transformation, Change and Transcending above the Material.
Top notes: Black Pepper, Blood Orange, Leather Notes
Heart notes: Lotus. Tuberose
Base notes: Opoponax, Musk Notes, Amber
Sagittarius
Oriengal Woody, Oriental Spicy
Sagitarrius is here represented by an intriguing contrast between foresty notes and exotic spices. Red Champaca and Carnations, blue hyacinth and black licorice are set against a background of spiced Chai tea and mysterious foresty and musty-woody notes. Warm and exotic, this mysteriously enveloping perfume portrays the extraordinary qualities of the sign of Sagittarius: adventureous travels, creativity and independance.
Top notes: Nutmeg, Star Anise
Heart notes: Champaca, Hyacinth, Carnation
Base notes: Fir absolute, Black Tea
Capricorn
Floral
Sweet flowers and earthy root essences blended together for a grounding, luxurious and comforting perfume. Capricorn, the first sign of the winter, is known for its Stability, Devotion and Dedication.
Top notes: Neroli
Heart notes: Honeysuckle, Magnolia
Base notes: Patchouli, Vetiver
Aquarius
Fougère Floral
Heady and delicate floral essences combined to represent the airy energy of the sign of Aquarius. Hyacinths, lilacs and rosewood make a very light, transparent impression that represents the Idealism and Determination of Aquarius.
Top notes: Rosewood, Cabreuva, Green Lemon
Heart notes: Hyacinth, Linden Blossom
Base notes: Sandalwood, Agawood
Pisces
Chypre
The watery qualities of Pisces are portrayed by the moist scent of moss, seaweed and sweet smelling Water Lilies. The sign that closes the zodiacal year is Spiritual, Intuitive, Sensitive and Emotional.
Top notes: Grapefruit, Sage
Heart notes: Jasmine, Lotus
Base notes: Oakmoss, Sage
