# Fragrant Fusion Incense Sticks Rin Combines Traditional Technologies from Japan and France By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-sticks References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220223006436/en) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/takumitokyo/takumi-tokyo-new-art-form-incense-in-your-life-fragrance?ref=project_link)  Currently crowdfunding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfumable-jewelry), Rin introduces [elegant incense sticks and storage solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-x-houseplant) that draw from technologies from Japan and France. This new fragrance product was developed by collaborating artisans from all over Japan and perfumers who have fused the roots of Japanese and French fragrances. The portable unit makes it possible for scents to be taken virtually anywhere so that the calming essence of aroma can be taken to go. With Rin, wood, brass and fragrance crafts are united to elevate the small moments of daily life, from getting ready in the morning to work hours and relaxation time before bed. The ingredients in incense, produced by [TAKUMI TOKYO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rin-harmony), include lavender and bergamot, which have been scientifically recognized for their various effects on quality of life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fusion Fragrance:** The combination of fragrances from different cultures presents opportunities for creating unique and appealing scent experiences for consumers. - **Portable Scent Technologies:** Innovative scent delivery systems that can be taken on-the-go provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fragrance industry. - **Hybrid Craftsmanship:** Combining traditional techniques from different regions offers an opportunity for unique collaborations and innovative product development across industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fragrance:** With the rise of fusion fragrance, the fragrance industry can explore new scent combinations and delivery systems to appeal to consumers looking for unique and personalized experiences. - **Home Decor:** Portable scent delivery systems can be integrated into home decor products to create a sensory experience for consumers at home, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for the industry. - **Artisanal Crafts:** Collaborating with artisans from different regions to combine traditional techniques can result in the development of new and unique crafts across industries, presenting an opportunity for innovation and product differentiation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Portable Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rin-incense-holder.md) - [Tranquil Wooden Incense Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rin-harmony.md) - [Calming Incense Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinoki-incense.md) - [Smart Incense Burners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recov.md) - [Soothing Sense-Focused Incense](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incvee.md) - [Timeless Artful Incenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genjik.md) - [Cigarette-Style Incense Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incense-stick.md) - [Next-Gen Incense Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droplets.md) - [Bonfire Wooden Diffuser Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-de-camp.md)