The first light over Paris—soft, silvery, and full of promise. Dawn in the City – Paris blends the quiet strength of sandalwood and cedar with the earthy elegance of oolong tea and green moss, gently warmed by clove. It captures that in-between hour when the city hasn’t yet awakened, and every window seems to hold a secret.
Each box contains 20 incense sticks and a small, sculptural holder—a moment of calm packaged in miniature form.
Incense stick: Approx. 3" (80mm)
Incense stand: Approx. 1.25" (33mm) diameter
Burn time: Approx. 25 minutes
Main notes: Clove, Oolong Tea, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Green Moss
WHY IT’S SPECIAL
A modern ode to morning stillness. The tea note brings clarity, the moss lends depth, and the woods linger like the afterglow of a dream. Light one before the world wakes—when ideas feel possible and time belongs only to you.
DIRECTIONS
Light the tip of the incense until it glows, then gently blow out the flame. Place it in the included holder on a heat-safe surface and let the smoke drift, filling your space with soft, woody calm.
THE BRAND
Tokyo-based BALLON creates fragrances as sanctuaries for the senses—quiet, reflective spaces amid the rush of modern life. Their City Series pays tribute to four cities—Tokyo, Kyoto, Florence, and Paris—each a meditation on time, memory, and mood. Inspired by writer Michael Ende’s words, “Time is life itself,” BALLON invites us to rediscover beauty in the smallest, most fleeting moments: the first light of morning, the hush before the city stirs.
