HUSS – No 1 – Fichte/Kiefer (Spruce/Pine) I’d wanted to try this kind of incense sticks by HUSS for a long time, since they’re unusual, even quirky… Continue reading “HUSS – No 1 – Fichte/Kiefer (Spruce/Pine)”…
Nippon Kodo – Koh-Do – Lotus This already opened pack was given away on Kleinanzeigen at the beginning of this year (2026). Packs of this line… Continue reading “Nippon Kodo – Koh-Do – Lotus”…
Hand-Made in Nepal (Eyes Of The Lord Buddha): Pancha Buddha, Mandala, Kamasutra, Hari OM These three packs I ordered at the beginning of last year (2025) from the Dutch online retailer Spiru, who now… Continue reading “Hand-Made in Nepal (Eyes Of The Lord Buddha): Pancha Buddha, Mandala, Kamasutra, Hari OM”…
New Age Imports: Code 1995, Storax Balm, Black Copal New Age Imports is a US-American import company that (according to Incense In the Wind) has these incense sticks made… Continue reading “New Age Imports: Code 1995, Storax Balm, Black Copal”…
Aromatika – Ace Scents: Dragon Blood, Musk, Sandalwood Myyrh These samples come from my friend and fellow blogger Steve. His reviews can be found here. The brand Aromatika is… Continue reading “Aromatika – Ace Scents: Dragon Blood, Musk, Sandalwood Myyrh”…
Auroshikha – Real: Champa, Jasmine, Lotus and Rose I got these 4 packs, each with 2 sticks remaining, from Sascha. These are all but one variety of the… Continue reading “Auroshikha – Real: Champa, Jasmine, Lotus and Rose”…
Auroshikha – Nature’s Garden – Lemongrass I got this pack with 2 remaining sticks from Sascha, who runs the shop Indiaroma. He does carry the Nature’s… Continue reading “Auroshikha – Nature’s Garden – Lemongrass”…
Awaji-Baikundo – Jinko Hozan · 沈香宝山 This is the last one of the boxes that Povilas passed on to me in 2024 when he was cleaning… Continue reading “Awaji-Baikundo – Jinko Hozan · 沈香宝山”…
Sambrani Cups On a lazy Saturday, I once again spent an afternoon on my balcony; this time with 3 different Sambrani Cups… Continue reading “Sambrani Cups”…
Baieido – Tobiume This sample comes from my friend Povilas. He sent it to me in 2023. I’m surprised not to find a… Continue reading “Baieido – Tobiume”…
Baieido – Kaiunkoh Kaiunkoh is one of the newest additions to my collection. The variety seems to be amongst the most popular by… Continue reading “Baieido – Kaiunkoh”…
Shoyeido – Magnifiscents – Obsidian I bought this opened box of Obsidian at the beginning of 2025 on Kleinanzeigen. A pack with 30 sticks of… Continue reading “Shoyeido – Magnifiscents – Obsidian”…
Les Encens du Monde – Herbosense – Palo Santo I bought this opened pack in mid-2025 on Kleinanzeigen. The varieties of the Herbosense line cost €6.99 directly from Aromandise.… Continue reading “Les Encens du Monde – Herbosense – Palo Santo”…
Shoyeido – Selects – Baikaju · Plum Blossom Baikaju was another bargain I found on Kleinanzeigen. I bought it in mid-2025 with two other boxes of Japanese incense… Continue reading “Shoyeido – Selects – Baikaju · Plum Blossom”…