Monsoon Incense – Monsoon Sandalwood This pack was part of a generous selection of samples that Eugene Andrushchenko, owner of the Bhagwan and Monsoon Incense… Continue reading “Monsoon Incense – Monsoon Sandalwood”…
Nippon Kodo – Meiko – Eiju I bought Meiko – Eiju as part of a set of second hand incenses, also including Shibayama on Kleinanzeigen. As with… Continue reading “Nippon Kodo – Meiko – Eiju”…
Nippon Kodo – Meiko – Shibayama I was curious about Shibayama because it’s one of the few Japanese incense sticks where musk can be found in… Continue reading “Nippon Kodo – Meiko – Shibayama”…
Aargee – Laxmi Pooja Sascha sent me three sticks of this variety when we exchanged samples in May 2024. He also provided the title… Continue reading “Aargee – Laxmi Pooja”…
Shoyeido – Overtones – Patchouli At the beginning of the year (2025), I bought five of the seven Overtones varieties second-hand, including Tea Leaves. The… Continue reading “Shoyeido – Overtones – Patchouli”…
Shoyeido – Overtones – Tea Leaves At the beginning of the year (2025), I bought five of the seven Overtones varieties second-hand, including Tea Leaves. The… Continue reading “Shoyeido – Overtones – Tea Leaves”…
Shoyeido – Overtones: Cinnamon, Sandalwood I was able to purchase five of the seven Overtones varieties second-hand at the beginning of 2025. The previous owner… Continue reading “Shoyeido – Overtones: Cinnamon, Sandalwood”…
Shoyeido – Overtones – Vanilla I was able to snag five of the seven Overtones varieties second-hand at the beginning of 2025, including Vanilla. The… Continue reading “Shoyeido – Overtones – Vanilla”…
Bhagwan – Balsamic Amber I already received a few sticks of Balsamic Amber back in late 2023 when Eugene (the owner of Bhagwan Incense)… Continue reading “Bhagwan – Balsamic Amber”…
Koya’s: Rasta, Nirvana These are the last two sticks from Steve (Incense in the Wind) out of our first 2023 sample exchange. He… Continue reading “Koya’s: Rasta, Nirvana”…
Monsoon Incense – Summer Bouquet This pack was part of a generous selection of samples sent to me by Eugene Andrushchenko, owner of the brands… Continue reading “Monsoon Incense – Summer Bouquet”…
Monsoon Incense – White Musk & Rose This pack was part of a generous selection of samples sent to me by Eugene Andrushchenko, owner of the brands… Continue reading “Monsoon Incense – White Musk & Rose”…
Bhagwan – Himalayan Musk (vs. Pure – Nepal Musk) I received this pack as a sample from Eugene, the owner of Bhagwan Incense at the end of 2023. All… Continue reading “Bhagwan – Himalayan Musk (vs. Pure – Nepal Musk)”…
Kenmei Do – The Path of Perfection – Kyori (Home) I purchased this roll of Japanese incense sticks in early 2024 along with Fuko, another rose fragrance out of The… Continue reading “Kenmei Do – The Path of Perfection – Kyori (Home)”…