Incense of the Day

[Oudamberlove]

Are they getting any easier to light?

I have the first batch, they stay lit no problem.

 

[punmaster]

I have the first batch, they stay lit no problem.

I'm gonna try putting half a stick on the sub, low-heat, horizontally for a bit, see if that helps it stay lit. Lighter trick didn't work for me.

Otherwise, I'll just treat em like agarwood chips!

 

[OudGood]

I'm gonna try putting half a stick on the sub, low-heat, horizontally for a bit, see if that helps it stay lit. Lighter trick didn't work for me.

Otherwise, I'll just treat em like agarwood chips!

I’ve had that issue with a few of Ken’s incenses especially where sinking grade material was used but the lighter trick works for me always.

 

[punmaster]

I’ve had that issue with a few of Ken’s incenses especially where sinking grade material was used but the lighter trick works for me always.

Hmm, its been a while since I last tried. Maybe age has done something to the sticks. Will try lighter style jutsu once again.

 

[Taesik Yun]

Baieido's Byakudan Kokonoe Koh.
down to 6 sticks... really appreciate the masterful blending of this incense.
had many pleasant moments with this companion.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Gyokushodo Hana No Sho

Even in this sandalwood stick,
they use Kai Kou,
Hmmmmmmm🧐”?”

As I delved into the subject of this ingredient, apparently Kai Kou is not
Onycha, and the operculum can originate from numerous species of shellfish.

I would love to smell Unguis Odoratus,
quite possibly the Biblical Species, but can’t find any, as for Kai Kou, the exact species is not certain….it may be a group of species that may qualify as Kai Kou.

Very foggy subject, I’ll put it on my mystery shelf.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Dr. Incense Assam

I always find a likeness with
Hainan and Assam agarwood,
but this stick reminds me that
any likeness is but a small one.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Ken’s Merauke stick

It takes me back to my childhood
with my Tinkertoy set😊

 

[AOT24]

How long can one get the smell of bakhoor on electric burner
It seems to go quickly
I tried nabeel after few minutes it went
That's at medium temp at high v less
At low temp not really hot enough the smoke It

I haven’t used an electric burner, I use coal to burn my bakhoor. I love the smell of nabeel but I found what works with it to have a longer lasting smell. (I did find that the pieces are much smaller than al harmain) So with the nabeel the resin release is much quicker if coal is too hot so I let the coal go completely white and ashy but still red hot inside, sprinkle some salt for a longer burn. Then add some wood chips on but once u find the smell of burnt wood then u need to remove those (put it in foil and u can leave it in the bathroom it’ll have some fragrance coming off the wood chips) and then add some new chips on and u will need to do this twice and then u notice the burn release is slower and the fragrance lingers around a lot longer. I walk around my house with it and then leave it in our hallway. I’m not sure if my advice helps but hopefully it does!

 

[Oudamberlove]

Ken’s Brunei and Dr.’s Malinau

Although I love blends,
a pure agarwood stick
really hits the spot.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Kyukyodo Sho Ran Koh

Still has the Kyukyodo signature scent,
but made smooth by Sandalwood.

 

[Oudamberlove]

KZ Tarakan Stick

I would have kept this agarwood for the subitism/heater instead of making it into sticks, but that’s just me🤣

 

[Oudamberlove]

Nippon Kodo Tokusen Kyara Kayou

Kyara in a floral boquet with a touch of sweet resins.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Ken’s Ambon stick

Powerful agarwood with a
West Papua vibe.

 

[Justiciar Parfums]

Seikado’s Tokusen Jinsui
Black incense profile with a hint of green characteristic of Vietnamese oud.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Kunmeido Tokusen Kyara Tenpyo

As I close my eyes and explore the scent,
I find it very interesting.

 

[Taesik Yun]

Yamadamatsu Saiwun

Hmm, smells too potent and sour today. I think there's 陳皮(dried mandarin peel) in it.
bitter, citric, sweet, mellow.

 

[Oudamberlove]

My latest homemade stick
Borneo Indo
So happy with this one,
excellent binder ratio.

Unfortunately, binder ratios should
differ, depending on materials used,
so it’s not a plug-and-play recipe🙂

 

[Justiciar Parfums]

Today's burn is Yamadamatsu's Gancho Koh.
Sweet, spiced notes with aloeswood notes as the backbone.
Nice casual burn for when the air needs purifying.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Baieido Kunsho

The woody notes are stronger than the herbs and spices.