Cultural

Explore the craft and cultural context behind ScentMatter's ceramic flowers, embroidered sachets and scented bead bracelets. These guides distinguish historical objects and traditions from the contemporary products in our collection.

Ceramic flowers and Dehua porcelain

Read about Dehua porcelain and flower incense holders, then explore how ceramic flowers are made. See White Peony Diffuser & Incense Holder for a contemporary floral design.

Embroidered scented sachets

Learn about Chinese sachet history, meaning and uses and sachet construction. Explore the Red Embroidered Scented Sachet Bag for its floral pattern and tassel detail.

Scented bead bracelets

Our hexiang bracelet guide explains the distinctions between formed aromatic beads, wood beads and oil diffuser jewelry. View Love Scented Bracelet and check its product details for the contemporary design.

Using fragrance at home

Visit the ceramic flower diffuser guide for the direct-to-petal oil method confirmed for our ceramic flowers. Follow product-specific instructions and keep oil diffusion and burning incense as separate uses.