I had the pleasure of taking a course on Samurai culture during my time as an undergrad at Rutgers. The course was titled Samurai tradition in film and literature and basically we examined true Samurai culture and how it was being depicted in film and literature. Well, along with many great texts read we also watched a number of movies from various directors.
I remember a scene from the movie 47 Ronin, a film based on The Ako Vendetta, where a particular Samurai was making himself battle ready and there was emphasis being placed on the scenting of ones helmet and battle attire.
Spiritual significance within the Samurai culture: they always stayed in a state of cleanliness which included scenting oneself with agarwood so that they would be prepared to die at all times taking with them a blessed scent!
http://www.holymtn.com/gods/FragranceJapaneseLife.htm
I remember a scene from the movie 47 Ronin, a film based on The Ako Vendetta, where a particular Samurai was making himself battle ready and there was emphasis being placed on the scenting of ones helmet and battle attire.
Spiritual significance within the Samurai culture: they always stayed in a state of cleanliness which included scenting oneself with agarwood so that they would be prepared to die at all times taking with them a blessed scent!
http://www.holymtn.com/gods/FragranceJapaneseLife.htm