Incense of the Day

[Oudamberlove]

Baieido Koh En

Lovely woods and spice.

 

[Himanshu Sharma]

Shoyeido's Kyo-jiman a.k.a Pride of Kyoto.

Good old recipe. This stick used to be my favorite before my introduction to Ouddict. It's still my favorite but the thing is, now I have many favorites.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Baieido Koshiboku

I have tried 6 batch variations,
and I love them all🙂

 

[Himanshu Sharma]

RPP Handmade Mysore 2020.

I have some exceptional Mysore sticks, this one stands right up there. Smells same as mysore kodo chips on a heater. Today, I got sugary condensed milk notes alongwith body powder.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Kyukyodo Murasakino

Today it made me think of
vintage perfumes with musk.

 

[Taesik Yun]

Yamadamatsu Kagetsu.
it really grew on me. The more I experience sandalwoods, the more I appreciate this incense.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Baieido Kunsho

A little sweet
a touch of tobacco
earthy
spice
agarwoody
hint of fruits

followed by
Dr.Incense Kalimantan

Bright/sharp
with some fruits and oud
slightly powdery

 

[Himanshu Sharma]

Dr. Incense Tarakan Kynam Version followed by a Shoyeido sho-kaku for start off this special day. Eternal Bliss.

Have a blessed day everyone.
I can’t stop but smile.

 

[Bijal Madhani]

Can everyone compile their most favourite Agarwood Incense blends@sticks! Top 5 !


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[Oudamberlove]

Ken’s Papua New Guinea
Light oudiness
a little powdery
and gentle perfume.

 

[moth1334]

Chabana Aloeswood by Shorindo. Dark wood, dark toffee, just dark and kinda sweet and smooth. The scent makes me happy and is quite relaxing. Inexpensive too.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Baieido Tokusen Syukohkoku 2013 batch

After many sessions,
I am so glad that I pulled the trigger
on this bad boy.

 

[Himanshu Sharma]

Shoyeido Nan-kun this morning.

This was my first time. This one has got quite diffusive, heavy perfume aroma and smell natural at the same time.
The scent is elating and creates a joyous aura. I can see why this is one of the most liked Shoyeido premiums.

I had a small vial of SP Nan-kun, could not find it today. If I remember it correctly, the attar was spicier.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Shunkohdo Vietnam Khanh Hoa

Sweet and slightly fruity
with a wood note.....
......or maybe it’s the binder?
But that’s it pretty much,
straight-up agarwood.

 

[Himanshu Sharma]

Kouboku Senshu Sandalwood by Yamadamatsu today.

A tough competition for the Sandalwood stick I have had so far. Neat and creamy sandalwood, no bs.
I felt like, it's burning a bit too hot though. I got a very negligibly faint off note. A solid stick.
Thanks to Curt, my Japanese incense game is on point.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Kouboku Senshu Sandalwood by Yamadamatsu today.

A tough competition for the Sandalwood stick I have had so far. Neat and creamy sandalwood, no bs.
I felt like, it's burning a bit too hot though. I got a very negligibly faint off note. A solid stick.
Thanks to Curt, my Japanese incense game is on point.

Taha once said that Yamadamatsu’s Kouboku Senshu Sandalwood, was a good representation of Mysore Sandalwood, I agree that the profile is true, but after trying KZ, Ken, and the Dr.’s Mysore sticks, there is an artisanal way to make a better Mysore stick than the Kouboku Senshu, but it is a fine stick indeed. As for Baieido’s Byakudan Kokoh, there’s a lot of spice......I reckon that Byakudan Kokoh was never meant to be a “sandalwood only aroma”.


For today.....
Minorien Kyara Chokoh no.5
A bold use of cedar,
but has enough agarwood and other aromatics
to make it a worthwhile burn.

 

[moth1334]

Shoujou by Awaji-Baikundou. Love it! So sweet and floral, but very natural smelling, so not at all cloying or overbearing. This is based on hydrangea tea which I now really want to try. this scent is so calming and peaceful. It smells like someone who would want to give you a hug (does that make sense?) I recommend this for anyone who likes florals.

 

[Himanshu Sharma]

Dr. Incense Processed Merauke.

This was has a lot of sentimental value for me. I get dark chocolate/cacao, roasted coffee vibe.
I have never heated wood from merauke. So, can not really judge how close this stick smells but this is a wonderful stick in my opinion. Just like a smooth, and a bit bitter dark chocolate.

 

[Castingshadows]

Craft Incense - Ocean’s Gold.

I really dig this composition. It’s a shame my single pack is about to be burned up. I can’t get enough of this stuff. I do enjoy the reaction my clients have when I burn this in the studio. Some love it and others think it’s repulsive.

 

[Himanshu Sharma]

Craft Incense - Ocean’s Gold.

I really dig this composition. It’s a shame my single pack is about to be burned up. I can’t get enough of this stuff. I do enjoy the reaction my clients have when I burn this in the studio. Some love it and others think it’s repulsive.

I like that stick too.
I recently tried dipping sticks in strong Ambergris tincture and letting them try before lighting. It adds a layer of incense induced tranquility. Give it a try when you are on your own, not with the clients. If you know what I mean! That oomph is not for everybody.😉
I think somebody on here suggested doing so. I don't remember who exactly.

PS: Ambergris used for the tincture was grey but added a tiny bit of brown grade to add that depth.