Incense of the Day

[theaphilosophia]

Although, one thing that I kind of like about those sticks not staying lit for long is leaving one on my desk, and every once in awhile lighting it up and taking in the few plumes that do release monkoh style.

And they're so insanely resinous that even those few plumes will lightly scent the air in my room for awhile.

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Those Jayapura sticks are infuriating, but they smell so good. I found that if you hold the stick upside down it'll stay lit. I was debating buying or making something that will hold them upside down or crushing the sticks into powder for the subitism.

It's so annoying when sticks refuse to stay lit. Are they pressed or extruded do you know? I have seen incense burners on Aliexpresss that hold the stick upside down. I'll see if I can find them for a link.

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Here ya go..I've not looked at these before. It seems as though the stick will need to be of a certain diameter for it to sit within the pinched part of the burner. https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005...xABkaVhT&utparam-url=scene:search|query_from:

 

[theaphilosophia]

It's so annoying when sticks refuse to stay lit. Are they pressed or extruded do you know? I have seen incense burners on Aliexpresss that hold the stick upside down. I'll see if I can find them for a link.

I've seen them too. They're pretty cheap, I'm just not sure I want to buy an accessory for just one tube of sticks. I'm thinking I could rig something up using a paperclip or something.

They're extruded. I have dozens of Dr. Incense sticks, plenty from sinking wood and even a few of the kynam batches. I'm a huge fan. I've never had an issue with any of his other sticks. And, to be fair, he did post on IG before the drop that those sticks had burn issues. I just didn't think it'd be that much of an issue.

 

[Ahmaoud]

Those Jayapura sticks are infuriating, but they smell so good. I found that if you hold the stick upside down it'll stay lit. I was debating buying or making something that will hold them upside down or crushing the sticks into powder for the subitism.

I thought about that method, my ideal way of burning incense sticks is using a coffin style incense holder with flame retardant cotton, so when sticks like Dreams of Fragrant Harbour or Dr. Incense Sinking Tarakan don't stay lit laying down, I use a normal holder which keeps them at a slant. This usually works better, more air circulating perhaps and ash falling away, though Dreams of Fragrant Harbour still requires several re lights but it'll stay lit for a good couple of minutes.

However with the Sinking Jayapura, it'll stay lit for perhaps a minute at most, and it's not really the ash which is suffocating it, which I assume is the principle those upside holders work off of, but I'll still give it a shot and see how they fair. In terms of scent, I like them but I would still rather light up a stick of Dreams of Hai-Nan or even better a stick of Dr Incense Enlightenment 🤤

Reviews don't get better than that. Excited for mine to arrive.😀

Really hope you enjoy them! They're quite different from the profile I usually enjoy which are minty, airy sorts of sticks, but there's a resinous meatiness to them, reminds of that note in Habz's Oud Chachak, it's not immediately appetizing but something about it continually draws you in, addictively so. Perhaps there's even the slightest hint of pepper and an animalic tinge which's got a hold of me.

 

[Ahmaoud]

And, to be fair, he did post on IG before the drop that those sticks had burn issues. I just didn't think it'd be that much of an issue.

Totally I remember that, and just like you, sorta brushed it off 😂 While I'm taking a long break from purchasing the Doc's sticks I do kinda wish I had gotten my hands on his Processed Assam

 

[theaphilosophia]

I thought about that method, my ideal way of burning incense sticks is using a coffin style incense holder with flame retardant cotton, so when sticks like Dreams of Fragrant Harbour or Dr. Incense Sinking Tarakan don't stay lit laying down, I use a normal holder which keeps them at a slant. This usually works better, more air circulating perhaps and ash falling away, though Dreams of Fragrant Harbour still requires several re lights but it'll stay lit for a good couple of minutes.

However with the Sinking Jayapura, it'll stay lit for perhaps a minute at most, and it's not really the ash which is suffocating it, which I assume is the principle those upside holders work off of, but I'll still give it a shot and see how they fair. In terms of scent, I like them but I would still rather light up a stick of Dreams of Hai-Nan or even better a stick of Dr Incense Enlightenment 🤤

Really hope you enjoy them! They're quite different from the profile I usually enjoy which are minty, airy sorts of sticks, but there's a resinous meatiness to them, reminds of that note in Habz's Oud Chachak, it's not immediately appetizing but something about it continually draws you in, addictively so. Perhaps there's even the slightest hint of pepper and an animalic tinge which's got a hold of me.

I think what's happening when it's upside-down is the ember is preheating the next part of the stick (as its heat rises) enough to allow it to continue to burn. Fire always wants to go upwards.

Give it a try, but just a heads up it left a really weird scent on my hand for like a whole day after holding it like that. I was thinking my hand was going to smell amazingly fumigated, but it was more like some kind of acrid bbq 😅

 

[theaphilosophia]

I thought about that method, my ideal way of burning incense sticks is using a coffin style incense holder with flame retardant cotton, so when sticks like Dreams of Fragrant Harbour or Dr. Incense Sinking Tarakan don't stay lit laying down, I use a normal holder which keeps them at a slant. This usually works better, more air circulating perhaps and ash falling away, though Dreams of Fragrant Harbour still requires several re lights but it'll stay lit for a good couple of minutes.

However with the Sinking Jayapura, it'll stay lit for perhaps a minute at most, and it's not really the ash which is suffocating it, which I assume is the principle those upside holders work off of, but I'll still give it a shot and see how they fair. In terms of scent, I like them but I would still rather light up a stick of Dreams of Hai-Nan or even better a stick of Dr Incense Enlightenment 🤤

Really hope you enjoy them! They're quite different from the profile I usually enjoy which are minty, airy sorts of sticks, but there's a resinous meatiness to them, reminds of that note in Habz's Oud Chachak, it's not immediately appetizing but something about it continually draws you in, addictively so. Perhaps there's even the slightest hint of pepper and an animalic tinge which's got a hold of me.

I think what's happening when it's upside-down is the ember is preheating the next part of the stick (as its heat rises) enough to allow it to continue to burn. Fire always wants to go upwards.

Give it a try, but just a heads up it left a really weird scent on my hand for like a whole day after holding it like that. I was thinking my hand was going to smell amazingly fumigated, but it was more like some kind of acrid bbq 😅

 

[theaphilosophia]

I like them but I would still rather light up a stick of Dreams of Hai-Nan or even better a stick of Dr Incense Enlightenment

I love Enlightenment. Definitely one of my favorites, I need to stock up on the 15 gram option next time it's available because I've been babying the tube I have for years. I can't even remember the last time I burned one because I'm afraid to run out lol

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Shoyeido Horin Range - Nijo. This one has taken a bit to grow on me and even still I burn it infrequently. It's a room filler and powdery sweet so you definitely need to be in the mood for it. It can be quite calming though and meditative.

 

[Mac&Zee]

I burned two incense sticks today while working:
Yi-Xin Craft Incense - Papua New Guinea
Kangiiten - Daily Combodi Aloeswood blend

Both are very enjoyable and easy daily burners.

 

[Ahmaoud]

Kangiiten - Daily Combodi Aloeswood blend

Such a tempting stick which is seldom talked about, I think Renton was the only person to mention it before, and shared a detailed review. I've been eyeing it for ages, but somehow I get lost in the newer offerings.

 

[Mac&Zee]

Such a tempting stick which is seldom talked about, I think Renton was the only person to mention it before, and shared a detailed review. I've been eyeing it for ages, but somehow I get lost in the newer offerings.

The price to quality ratio is unmatched. Both the daily cambodi, and daily green kynam are amazing value. 25 grams for $70 USD. Can't be beat if you want to burn frequently

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Such a tempting stick which is seldom talked about, I think Renton was the only person to mention it before, and shared a detailed review. I've been eyeing it for ages, but somehow I get lost in the newer offerings.

I agree. I should just buy it and stop looking at it. Lol.

 

[aoudgauze]

Some homemade bakhoor of raisins, cambodi oud, camphor, lavender, black frankincense powder, honey, and blue lotus leaves. The pellets have been sitting for about 6 months now and the smell is really coming together nicely.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Dr. Incense Malinau

Well crafted agarwoody goodness.

 

[aoudgauze]

Minorien's Fuin Kyara Ryugen mini-stick in the morning. I love the damp soil note. This has been my favorite incense for the past 5 years. If anyone has references for what I might like that's similar, let me know!

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Dreams of Merauke - Kangiiten. Well this is interesting. I've just had a similar experience to someone else here with the burning of incense while wearing Oud. This morning I put on a couple of dabs of Pursat Zen from Al-Hind Oud. The longevity is really good with this oil but it's been a long day out in the sun and I've had a shower so the scent was pretty much gone...or so I thought. I received my latest Kangiiten order today which included the above incense. This really is a dark and dank incense. Wet, mouldy jungle floor is what this incense smells like ( in a good way of course). Best smelled not too close by. I had it on the arm of my couch and as the smoke was floating in my direction all of a sudden I was getting the Pursat back again. Somehow the smoke was triggering the remaining oil that was in my skin and bringing it back to my nose. Once the stick was finished, so was the Pursat. Very cool.😁

 

[Oudamberlove]

Craft Incense Ambon stick

Ken’s first batch of Ambon,
powerful stick,
like Yamadamatsu’s Shu-Ju series
taken to the next level……Bam!!

 

[TheOudDood]

Pure Brunei stick, so so good. Just arrived today and burned a couple inches and already impressed.