Incense of the Day

[wildrnesxprienc]

Did anybody get Ken's Papua New Guinea stick this time ?

I am having a hard time keeping this one lit.

Yes same here. It smells great but it will only stay lit if inverted. I have the same issue with his Kalimantan sticks. I burnt one of the new Devadaru Rose sticks and it’s just divine. I have the last 4 Devadaru’s and they’re all incredible with the two Rose ones being my favorites.

 

[PersonelHigh]

Burning some Tibetan Incense this morning.

“Gangtruk Grade A Incense from the Shang Valley of Shigatse”​

This stuff is incredible. Musky, pungent and herbal while maintaining this incredible spice. Strong peppery cumin like notes with fresh saffron vibes on top of sandalwood. I layered a bit of this with East Malaysia from Ken and it created an exquisite leather accord.

Yum I had to snag these Tibetan sticks after your description.

 

[HeidiJoBotanicals]

He just made a post on Instagram saying how he’s become bitter and despises incense making, teaching and all that stuff. He says Ken Cannata is essentially who he recommends and is an extension of himself. So if you want his incense style Ken is the way to go.

Good for him for not pushing through negative feelings to make incense for us... but sad for us to maybe never get any more. 🙁 But I do love Ken's incense - it is absolutely top notch!!!

 

[Oudamberlove]

Shoyeido Go-un

Proof that agarwood and sandalwood
can come together in one stick.

 

[Himanshu Sharma]

Yes same here. It smells great but it will only stay lit if inverted. I have the same issue with his Kalimantan sticks. I burnt one of the new Devadaru Rose sticks and it’s just divine. I have the last 4 Devadaru’s and they’re all incredible with the two Rose ones being my favorites.

I tried to burn the stick upside down and it burns perfectly fine

. Who knew!

 

[Bombay]

I tried to burn the stick upside down and it burns perfectly fineView attachment 16395. Who knew!

I like that incense stand bro.

 

[Oudamberlove]

KZ Tarakan

Good binder/agarwood blend,
a well made stick IMO.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Baieido Koh en

Got something sweet and fruity out of it today.

 

[Himanshu Sharma]

Went back to Ken's amzing old Devadaru

The newer version with a touch of rose is the excellent but this one is no less.

 

[Taesik Yun]

RPP - Aceh Hulumasen Mountain Senkoh
Intensely sweet and spicy. very potent. 1/3 stick is enough to fully saturate a room.
it makes me drool. 😚

 

[Himanshu Sharma]

RPP Handmade Mysore today

Very very good classic sandalwood incense. The sandalwood must have been exceptional. I smell least amount of binder.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Started with a treat
Baieido Kyara Kokoh
then I filled the air with TMC Holy Land
then WSG Hainan,
like Hainan slivers heating.

 

[Mr.P]

Guess what I burned? Cultivated kinam... smells good around here.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Guess what I burned? Cultivated kinam... smells good around here.

You can’t go wrong with Cultivated Kinam. I consistently get more than one session with one set of slivers.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Baieido Kunsho
and Dr.’s Cambodi

Lit together...
nice blend of scents.

I should experiment with more pairings🙂

 

[DubOudh]

I am using a diffuser with Tyson's Frankincense oil drops...
Not exactly a burn is it?
LOL

 

[Oudamberlove]

Seijudo Kyara Enju and Shiragiku
Shoyeido Myoho

Kinam theme this morning🙂

 

[Oudamberlove]

IO Walla Patta stick

Resinously good

 

[Castingshadows]

Burning some Bhutanese Kaar Sur Poe sticks today.

This lists cereal as an ingredient. There’s some soft fruity sweetness behind a strong juniper meets sandalwood meets spice accord. A grain like texture brings out an almost “Cheerios” like note that I really enjoy. This one is incredibly pungent yet mild in comparison to the strong earthy qualities of similar Bhutanese/Tibetan monasteries.

I’m starting to understand this kind of incense finally and it’s wonderful for grounding and meditation. The scent isn’t so much for enjoyment as it is for purification of your space. Burning this outdoors is ideal but a little 1/4” piece works wonders in a small studio.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Shoyeido Gaho
Since the camphor was detected,
it seems prominent now,
but that’s not a takeaway,
still a lovely stick.