Rain settling over a temple garden. Steam rising from a wooden bath. The faint scent of incense moving through the morning air.
Kyoto captures the quieter side of Japan, where weathered timber, fragrant woods, and centuries-old traditions exist in beautiful harmony.
At the heart of the fragrance is hinoki, the Japanese cypress prized for its distinctive woody aroma. Fresh, resinous, and gently aromatic, it evokes the warmth of a wooden bath and the cool stillness of a forest after rain.
Cedarwood brings a dry, grounding warmth, while pepper adds a subtle spark of spice. Incense drifts through the composition, its soft smoke lending depth and a sense of quiet mystery.
There is something wonderfully transporting about Kyoto. The contrast between warm wood and cool air. The scent of a forest carried indoors. The stillness that settles over a garden before the day begins.
Woody without feeling heavy, smoky without becoming overpowering, Kyoto is a fragrance that invites you to slow down and notice the moment.
Created by perfumer Frank Voelkl, Kyoto is part of Vacanza's destination-inspired collection, conceived in Amsterdam and crafted in Spain.
The bottle is finished with a genuine natural stone cap, individually selected and shaped by hand. Each stone carries its own variations in texture and color, making every bottle subtly different.
Wear Kyoto when you want a moment of stillness in the middle of a busy day, or simply when you want to feel a little closer to nature.
A quiet morning in Japan, wherever you happen to be.
The Scent
Woody · Aromatic · Resinous · Softly Smoky
Featured Notes
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Hinoki — fresh, resinous Japanese cypress
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Cedarwood — dry, grounding warmth
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Pepper — a gentle aromatic spice
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Incense — soft, lingering smoke
A contemplative blend of aromatic woods, subtle spice, and incense, inspired by the quiet beauty of Kyoto.
Product Details
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Brand: Vacanza
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Fragrance: Kyoto
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Concentration: Eau de Parfum, 20%
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Volume: 50 mL / 1.7 fl. oz.
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Perfumer: Frank Voelkl
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Inspired by Kyoto, Japan
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Crafted in Spain
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Genuine natural stone cap, individually selected and shaped by hand
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Each stone features natural variations
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Vegan and cruelty-free
How to Wear
Spray onto pulse points such as the wrists and neck. Allow the fragrance to develop naturally on the skin, revealing its layers of aromatic woods, spice, and soft incense.
