TheOudDood
Not that Brandon
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Incense of the Day
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TheOudDood
Not that Brandon
Bright Mirror - Dr Incense
Been revisiting Docs incense again lately and they're good but so many of them are so similar, I can see why I stopped buying years ago. Great quality none the less.
Been revisiting Docs incense again lately and they're good but so many of them are so similar, I can see why I stopped buying years ago. Great quality none the less.
Joe
Resident Artisan
I'm formulating, researching, working, etc., which helps me steer clear of the blues, and I'm burning Tokusen Tanka, aka "Memories of Japan" by Daihatsu; no, it's not the car company, but the incense house that started in 1897.
This incense (see link below) smells like the fragrance floor of a no-longer bankrupt Barney's. It's not overwhelming like Begerdorf's, but a clean, very linear, modern Barney's.
It also reminds me of the wood used to carve Buddhist altars, complete with lilies in brass vases flanking the wooden doors. It's simply beautiful, and though the initial price tag is a significant drawback, the box lasts and lasts, I mean, come on, it has 450 sticks in it, and they burn for about 25 mins each. I've had mine for a few years now. And the smell, like that modern fragrance floor, lingers on you and your furry clothes. It's simply beautiful, like the scent of a rich aunt or the thoughtful gift you'd buy for your mother during the holidays.
I've been enjoying its perfume's notes all day long, since 9 AM EST, actually, and the aroma helps my concentration (and steers me in the right direction for my inspiration).
See:
https://www.japanincense.com/dh-0017.html
Many blessings and good health,
Joe
This incense (see link below) smells like the fragrance floor of a no-longer bankrupt Barney's. It's not overwhelming like Begerdorf's, but a clean, very linear, modern Barney's.
It also reminds me of the wood used to carve Buddhist altars, complete with lilies in brass vases flanking the wooden doors. It's simply beautiful, and though the initial price tag is a significant drawback, the box lasts and lasts, I mean, come on, it has 450 sticks in it, and they burn for about 25 mins each. I've had mine for a few years now. And the smell, like that modern fragrance floor, lingers on you and your furry clothes. It's simply beautiful, like the scent of a rich aunt or the thoughtful gift you'd buy for your mother during the holidays.
I've been enjoying its perfume's notes all day long, since 9 AM EST, actually, and the aroma helps my concentration (and steers me in the right direction for my inspiration).
See:
https://www.japanincense.com/dh-0017.html
Many blessings and good health,
Joe
Ahmaoud
True Ouddict
I can almost smell this burning in the background while reading your thoughts on it Joe!
It's a cooler day today, that or the AC is making seem so, for a first stick of the day, I'm going with, the stick you're probably annoyed hearing about, KyaraZen's Australian Sandalwood Joss sticks stocked by Kangiiten.
Simla House
True Ouddict
Seijudo : Shiragiku ( White Chrysanthemum)
Last stick in the pack!
Good bang for the buck, deep dark oudy vibes!
Last stick in the pack!
Good bang for the buck, deep dark oudy vibes!
Joe
Resident Artisan
looking for florals. Waiting for Kotaro of Japan Incense to write me back with suggestions.
Olfactory Nomad
Smells so Oud
See, I wouldn't have gone for that personally. I'm not into florals at all. The description that I found doesn't mention oud as an ingredient?
Simla House
True Ouddict
White Chrysanthemum is just the English name for this incense, this isn't a floral incense.
If you haven't tried this series from Seijudo, put on your seatbelt.
This product series, from Enju all the way down to Shiragiku is their "kyara" series.
High quality aloeswood from Vietnam was used back in the day.
Apparently the formulas have been adjusted recently because of the dwindling supply of agarwood previously used, so I can't attest to how they are now, but they're probably still killer.
If you search Enju in this forum, you will see people like @iori reference it often.
Check out Kohgen's website. I think Worldshoppingcart will ship to AUS.
Try Enju (or some of the slightly cheaper ones) and see
Edit: Here's some descriptions from ORS
https://olfactoryrescueservice.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/seijudos-enju-seiran-shiragku-from-ross/
https://olfactoryrescueservice.word...ijudo-kohshu-shogetsu-nichigetsu-kyara-horen/
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Simla House
True Ouddict
Off the top of my head, this is my favourite Japanese floral incense:
https://www.japanincense.com/ky-0001.html
The long form isn't available anymore, but as you can see, a shorter version is.
Apparently, this stick also got a reformulation, and I called Kotaro a couple years ago and asked him if there is a difference, and he said there was, but it was quite minimal.
I think I once on the Gaharu site I mentioned that it smelled like "confectionary Geishas" or something.....it's a great stick for the beginning of the Spring season.
I still have a box of the old stock from 10 years ago and am hanging on to it, but will likely try the new one in my next order. If you try it, post your thoughts here! If another favourite floral comes to mind, I'll let you know.
Olfactory Nomad
Smells so Oud
Japanese Yen to AU dollar is pretty much on par atm. Unfortunately their shipping is around $50 to Australia which puts a big NO on it.White Chrysanthemum is just the English name for this incense, this isn't a floral incense.
If you haven't tried this series from , put on your seatbelt.
This product series, from Enju all the way down to Shiragiku is their "kyara" series.
High quality aloeswood from Vietnam was used back in the day.
Apparently the formulas have been adjusted recently because of the dwindling supply of agarwood previously used, so I can't attest to how they are now, but they're probably still killer.
If you search Enju in this forum, you will see people like @iori reference it often.
Check out Kohgen's website. I think Worldshoppingcart will ship to AUS.
Try Enju (or some of the slightly cheaper ones) and see
Edit: Here's some descriptions from ORS
https://olfactoryrescueservice.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/seijudos-enju-seiran-shiragku-from-ross/
https://olfactoryrescueservice.word...ijudo-kohshu-shogetsu-nichigetsu-kyara-horen/
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iori
親月
Its main ingredient is Vietnamese/Cambodian Crassna Agarwood, its one of best sticks ever made imo, and its hard to beat when it comes to performance and price.
In general Seijudo line is pretty Amazing, however each company have different approach how they used the Agarwood and Kyara etc, i love them all but prefer one over the other for my taste.
Olfactory Nomad
Smells so Oud
Is it this same one? https://ebay.us/m/GgLcE5
iori
親月
Nope not this one.
Shiragiku - White Chrysanthemum, 4.5", 15 sticks Box
The largest and finest selection of Japanese Incense and Incense Burners and Holders in the USA and Canada. Headquarters in San Francisco. Gift Wrapping using Washi or similar paper available at only $0.50 per box. We specialize in Kyara, Aloeswood, Sandalwood
www.japanincense.com
Shiragiku - White Chrysanthemum Paulownia box, 6.75", app. 18 sticks
The largest and finest selection of Japanese Incense and Incense Burners and Holders in the USA and Canada. Headquarters in San Francisco. Gift Wrapping using Washi or similar paper available at only $0.50 per box. We specialize in Kyara, Aloeswood, Sandalwood
www.japanincense.com
Shunkohdo Gia Lai
I love this stick i think i'm getting big box of this too lol.
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Olfactory Nomad
Smells so Oud
Sweet thanks 🙏
TheOudDood
Not that Brandon
Kyara kokohshiboku - Baieido
Never been a big fan of Baiedo sticks, this one is a bit better but this is one of the houses where I learned that many companies just have 1 formula and all their sticks are variations on a theme, with varying degrees of quality adjustments.
Never been a big fan of Baiedo sticks, this one is a bit better but this is one of the houses where I learned that many companies just have 1 formula and all their sticks are variations on a theme, with varying degrees of quality adjustments.
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mobyus
True Ouddict
I ordered some of the Tokusen Tanka (your description sounded good), Lilac Tanka, and Natural Sage. I’m still a noob in the incense space. I’m currently burning a stick by Fawn Horn which was made in Vietnam and smells like Chinese CK. There are no details on the packaging. It was like a promotion they inserted these in the box when buying chunks of Chinese CK. Really nice.
Joe
Resident Artisan
I'm positive you'll love the Tokusen Tanka. By the way, who does the natural sage? Same company?
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