Shoyeido – Horin Sampler + Horikawa
I bought this sampler second-hand in 2023. Currently, this sample set seems hard to get hold of in Germany. I…
Tag: Agarwood
Agarwood is also known as aloeswood or eaglewood.
The Japanese name is Jinko (沈香), the Chinese name is Chén-xīang (沉香).
Sometimes the wood is called Oud or Oudh – a term that actually means the essential oil extracted from the wood.
Agarwood comes from various trees of the genus Aquilaria. It only develops its special scent through infection with a fungus, which causes the tree to produce resin.
Related tags: Oudh
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…
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…
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…
Baieido – Tobiume
2026-10-01 – Update: Title image added This sample comes from my friend Povilas. He sent it to me in 2023.…
Baieido – Kaiunkoh
Kaiunkoh is one of the newest additions to my collection. The variety seems to be amongst the most popular by…
Baieido: Tokusen Kobunboku, Kaden Kobunboku
I got samples of both varieties from the Kobunboku line from my friend Povilas in 2024; I later additionally bought…
Elbenzauber – Weiße Reihe Sortiment
This is another pack from Arkanum des Lichts, an affordable online retailer that I unfortunately cannot recommend. I paid €8.90…
Awaji Baikundo – Agarwood Hanamizuki · 沈香花水木
This box was passed on to me (half full) by my friend Povilas. He cleared out his collection mid-2024 and…
Yichen · 易塵
Yichen contacted me at the end of 2025 via Instagram. The company is based in Zhongshan City, Guangdong Province, in…
Vinasons – Agarwood
I’ve got samples of Vinasons – Agarwood from two different sources: One stick I got at the end of 2023…
Al Haramain – Agarwood Cambodia
This sample Agarwood Cambodia comes from my friend Povilas, who sent it to me together with a large selection of…
Rasasi – Raqiya Ambroxan
Like the other bakhoors, this sample comes from my friend Povilas, who sent me a generous selection of samples out…
Monsoon Incense – Agarwood
This pack was part of a generous selection of samples sent to me by Eugene Andrushchenko, owner of the brands…