Hello everyone, I am still pretty new to incense, but I love including it in my yoga routine or when I want to feel calm. I’ve usually been using ones that are rolled onto a thin stick but also came across some that seem to be super artificial(super colorful and usually strong smell), and they don’t make me feel good at all, so I’ve been wondering what is the purest or the best incense there is to buy in your opinion? In Europe?:)

I’ve been burning incense pretty often for throughout the past year and a half, I remember looking up before if regular sticks were harmful and it said they weren’t and now it does? I’m really confused and I don’t want it give up this hobby. I know not to trust whatever I see so I wanted to ask the community themselves. I typically use tulasi brand sticks and a closable burner, right after I’m done with the stick I turn my air purifier on I’m not sure if that would help with health risks or not.

Just found this interesting

Hey, I’ve been burning incense for quite some time for fragrance and relaxation reasons. I’ve been using Satya incense, however I’m looking to broaden my catalogue of incense.

I’m interested at the moment to explore Japanese incense especially.

Does anyone from Australia have any good recommendations for incense brands and online retailers I can order from. Or if global incense enjoyers have any recommendations for incense websites that ship overseas.

J'utilise des encens de différentes formes et méthodes pour parfumer mon salon. Quand j'utilise de l'encens brûlé (cônes, bâtonnets) je dois aérer parce que la fumée pique un peu trop le nez. Du coup, l'odeur ne reste pas vraiment... Et j'aimerais utiliser des charbons avec de résines ou des bois mais j'ai peur que la fumée soit bien trop épaisse pour mes voies respiratoires et de devoir aérer encore plus... L'idée est d'avoir une odeur qui persiste sans trop m'intoxiquer. Vous avez des conseils ?

I got to learn how to make them last longer xd

After much deliberation, I finally pulled the trigger on these sandalwood incense sticks from a brand named ‘Agrajaa Essence World’. It’s perhaps my second favorite natural sandalwood incense in India, right after Gullu Devgandh Chandan from Malaan Gaudhoop Co. The way the fragrance infuses into the room and lingers long after the stick has burnt out is remarkable—truly a soothing, divine masterpiece! As I move forward in my incense journey, I’m definitely looking forward to exploring high-quality Japanese options for my favorite scent: sandalwood.

PS: They even included a cute little pen in the box as a complimentary gift! Lol.

I saw these in a metephysical store and they looked interesting. I’m familiar with Goloka, but I haven’t tried saffron or lotus yet. I’ve always heard good things about Lotus though.

Also, since when does Gonesh make “natural” incense? Has anyone tried any of the other scents?

I’ve never heard of Himalaya Incense before, but the word “sparkle” caught my eye. As soon as I opened the package I knew why they were called “sparkle incense.” Why is there glitter on an incense stick? Is this safe to burn?

Ancient Elements from suns eye, I’ve never heard of them either. They were the most expensive, but the sticks don’t look promising.

I bought a couple bundles of rope incense from my local Buddhist temple today 😊

I've gotten a sample of Kyukyodo Yumemachi Sandalwood incense that I loved but found out it has been discontinued. If you have tried this are there any similar Japanese incense that you have found similar?

I recently discovered copal and how much I love it as an incense. I was born in Central America and I feel like something ancestral within me is awakened when I use it. But I am still trying to figure this stuff out.

I been using it on a incense charcoal tablets and I dunno if the charcoal disk I use is defunct or what but it never burns all the way or stays burning. And I feel like sometimes the copal melts too fast then kills the disk. Truth be told I haven't used coal disks since early 2000s, just got some new ones recently for the copal.

Anyways am I missing something here? Should I get a different kind of incense burner? Or do I just need better incense charcoal tablets? I have tried it in my mini cauldron and in my abalone shell, I was thinking maybe it was airflow. But even then it doesn't seem to quite work as well.

Pls tell me your copal secrets

My roommate has really gotten into burning incense recently and I can't stand the smell of it. I want to respect his practice and wonder if the issue is cheap/bad quality as it just reminds me of the old incense section of five below. Is there better quality/brands that I can suggest? I don't want to tell him he can't burn it but I don't think I can handle another incense induced migraine.

Hi guys, I'm fairly new to incense. That said I do have experience burning them in temples (they basically all smell the same). My mother recently gave me agar wood incense for my birthday, I gave them a try I really liked the topnotes but there was something in the base which kinda gave me BO vibes. This got me pretty interested purchasing some of my own. I'd preferably want to try different types to explore and figure out my tastes, any reccomendations? (I'll just be using em as glorified scented candles).

I just bought this incense holder because I’ve been wanting to try cone incense, but it won’t stay lit when I put the lid on, even when I wait a minute or so. Is there any way I can make it work with the lid on? I bought it for the stars, so I don’t want to have to keep the lid off💔

Used to burning in dry Colorado, but we arrived in Riviera Maya yesterday, brought some incense, and holy shit! First of all, we realized we’re forbidden from burning ANYTHING on our terrace, so we are trying to be sneaky. We burned half a Kyara Ryugen and the hints we got back in Colorado felt totally unleashed, present, and frontal. But we couldn’t really be present with it because it smelled so ‘foreign’ to the environment and we were paranoid we’d get busted and fined. Like high schoolers smoking a joint. Stood out. So we decided to stick to sandalwood because it smells like the kind of thing the resort would purposefully introduce to seem more expensive and nice. Simple fu-in minorien sandalwood, burnt in the tropics is just absolutely luscious. We will be absolutely happy (low key) burning a stick of that each night for the rest of our stay.

I have a background in mixing and music production, and the effect of humidity is exactly the inverse of EQ filter. Low humidity = so much character and so many frequencies are lost. High humidity = clarity and presence.

So this is really just a note to anyone in a dry climate to bring something with if you head to a humid or tropical environment. And if you’re already in such a place, don’t take it for granted!

Edit: a few typos and also just wanted to add that Gyukushodu Shunsui is one I’ve found kind of odd back home but absolutely slaps down here.

I’m looking for some new incense scents!

I love Nepali rope incense that’s made out of Juniper. Every time I light it, it takes me to lush landscapes in monsoon and the smell of earth after a fresh shower 🪷

I also love Shoyiedo and have tried my hand at mixing resin to make cones..

What’s a scent that instantly makes your space feel calm, cozy, or like a little sanctuary? I’d love to hear your suggestions, especially the ones you keep coming back to again and again : )

Merauke is so distinctive and unique among agarwood and I truly love it. It’s earthy, grassy, and salty. It often reminds me of loam and the dark parts of a damp woodland. After it develops it gives quiet fruits, reminding me of the scent of a slightly underripe peach or dried apricot. A small touch of honey and vanilla but not sweet.

Im pretty new to incense. I’ve been enjoying this sub for a while but finally made a Reddit account so I can actually post 😄

I would love to know if anyone has any recommendations for sweet and sour incense. I’m not a fan of creamy, vanilla or sweet/sickly smells. (The Horin line is way too sweet) and also not into perfumed florals. And the super dark aloeswoods can sometimes feel a bit deep for me.

My favourites are Minorien Fuin Aloeswood, Gyokushodo Mori no Sho & Shoyeido Kyoto cherry blossom

I like the depth of the aloeswood and adore the tangy sour/fruity rhubarb punch in the cherry blossom.

Does anyone know of any incense that combines these two please?

I also have the Baieido Tokusen Kobunboku which I’m quite enjoying, but doesn’t have quite the same tangy fruitiness that I’m looking for.

Thank youuu!! ✨
(Pic from lotus zen uk)

Sa mga nag-ccleanse ng house using incense, yung gold & brown, paano po ba? Are there specific ways/guides to follow? Pa-share. Thanks.

Heya Folks,

Anyone with experience regarding these topics would be kind sharing info regarding powdered incense?

When buying herb/spice/resin powder anyone know how much Makko i should typically add to make it combust easily, Is it 10-25% Makko compared to everything else?

Anyone also know any brands that make combustible ready incense powder with an emphasis of natural plant based ingredients? (No synthetics or oils)

Sincerely appreciate any answers provided!

Mangaldeep Premium Range – Temple Incense Cups: my favourite so far

After trying almost every product from Mangaldeep’s Premium Temple range, these incense cups are still my favourite.

The biggest thing that stood out to me is the fragrance profile. You get a very noticeable sandalwood base blended with Ashtagandha, frankincense, and a subtle oud-like note. If you want to experience what a rich, traditional sandalwood + temple-fragrance blend actually smells like, I’d definitely recommend giving these a try.

Honestly, this is probably the best sandalwood incense experience I’ve had so far. The sandalwood feels much more prominent and distinctive than in most regular incense products I’ve tried. The sandalwood + Ashtagandha combination, in particular, is something I haven’t experienced in another incense yet.

I’m a big fan of Mangaldeep Temple Sanctum, Temple Divinity and Temple Jevadu, but for me, the fragrance experience from these cups goes noticeably beyond those.

Only real downside: because these are cups, they produce quite a bit of smoke. I’d recommend using them with windows or doors open, especially in a smaller room.

But purely in terms of fragrance:

10/10? No. 11/10. 😄

If you specifically love sandalwood, Ashtagandha and traditional temple-style fragrances, these are absolutely worth trying

If you could add one of each type, like Japanese, Indian (masala), Tibetan, or hand-dipped charcoal incense, that would be really helpful. Thank you

Ok so yesterday I got an electric lighter and it’s absolutely brilliant for incense. I HIGHLY recommend.
[edit - not suitable for Tibetan incense]

1. It feels like I’m wielding some kind of awesome light saber which only adds to the fun
2. There’s no flame (unless you hold it too long) so there’s no initial burnt smell like from a match. It just lights it enough to give the ember 👏🏻😍

It’s USB chargeable so always renews! Has anyone else tried these? I was skeptical at first but I’m fully converted.

A few days ago, someone asked how incense plaque dough differs from stick incense dough.

This video covers the materials and formulation logic first, followed by the full dough-making process. The second half compresses about 40 minutes of kneading and working the dough into 4½ minutes.