Yamadamatsu – Rakuen (Sampler) Sebastian brought me this sampler as a gift from his trip to Japan. Thanks again for that! The sampler contains… Continue reading “Yamadamatsu – Rakuen (Sampler)”…
Paropakaram – Musk I got 2 of these sticks from Sascha, the owner of Indiaroma, in 2024. He’s currently offering them for €5… Continue reading “Paropakaram – Musk”…
Jallan – Loban I received these two sticks from Sascha, who ordered directly from Jallan via their Instagram. However, they now also have… Continue reading “Jallan – Loban”…
Gulabsingh Johrimal – Frangipani Two of these sticks I got from Sascha, the owner of Indiaroma, in 2024. We’re friends and occasionally swap samples.… Continue reading “Gulabsingh Johrimal – Frangipani”…
Shoyeido – Premium – Matsu-no-tomo I received samples of Matsu-no-tomo, or ‘Friend of Pine‘, from two people: once in a sample swap with Redditor u/Opuaut… Continue reading “Shoyeido – Premium – Matsu-no-tomo”…
Minorien – Fu-In: Aloeswood and Kyara These two samples come from two of my friends and fellow incense exchange partners: Sebastian and Povilas. As with the… Continue reading “Minorien – Fu-In: Aloeswood and Kyara”…
Minorien – Fu-In – Byakudan (Sandalwood) Minorien – Fu-In – Byakudan has long been recommended as the Japanese sandalwood incense stick with the best cost-to-quality ratio.… Continue reading “Minorien – Fu-In – Byakudan (Sandalwood)”…
Shoyeido – Expo Incense – Scent of Africa This sample comes from Sebastian, who travelled to Japan last year (2025) and brought me back some incense. He also… Continue reading “Shoyeido – Expo Incense – Scent of Africa”…
Asayu – Traditional Incense – Premium Aloeswood Asayu is a brand of the company Wazakura Japan Inc., which has the incense sticks made by manufacturing partners on… Continue reading “Asayu – Traditional Incense – Premium Aloeswood”…
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”…