Paris Design Week 2026

From September 10 to September 19 18:00-20:00 2026

Biën; 10 rue Casimir Delavigne Paris 6e

Exhibition:

THE ART OF JAPANESE SCENTS 

For Paris Design Week 2026, Biën; presents “THE ART OF JAPANESE SCENTS” an exhibition exploring Japanese fragrance culture through incense, craftsmanship, and objects associated with scent.

In Japan, fragrance has long been appreciated not simply for its aroma, but as a way to mark the passage of time, shape an atmosphere, and heighten the senses, giving rise to a distinctive culture of scent.

The exhibition brings together contemporary Japanese incense brands and makers working in ceramics and metalwork. Beyond incense itself, it presents vessels, incense holders, and other objects that offer different ways of experiencing fragrance.

Through traditional knowledge and contemporary interpretations, “THE ART OF JAPANESE SCENTS” invites visitors to discover a quiet and sensory dimension of Japanese culture.

Participating Brands & Artisans:

&INCENSE - Incense
Bijo; - Incense
Elemense - Incense
Onoe Kota - Ceramics
Oyama Motomu - Iron Sculptor
Sumitani Saburo Shoten - Incense Holders
THE ROOT 595 - Incense

Date:

10 to 19 September
(Closed on Sundays and Mondays)

Vernissage:

Date: Thursday, September 10
Time: 18:00-20:00
Place: Biën; concept 10 rue Casimir Delavigne 75006 Paris

Atelier de Kunjudo

Date: Friday, September 11
Time: The exact time will be announced soon on our Instagram.
Visitors will be invited to create their own traditional Japanese scented sachet by blending a selection of aromatic ingredients according to their preferences. The workshop is free of charge and open to visitors stopping by the boutique, subject to availability.

Please contact for further details.
info@bienconcept.paris

THE ART OF JAPANESE SCENTS
Paris Design Week 2026
10 to 19 September
EXHIBITION - THE ART OF JAPANESE SCENTS