Incense of the Day

[Oudamberlove]

Rasoul’s Sri Lanka Filipino stick

50-50 Sri Lanka/Philippine
Azman’s Adam’s Peak
Ensar’s museum grade
Al Hashimi sinking Tawi
IO sinking Mindanao

The two regions complement each other
in a fragrant dance of smoke.

That completes trying all of the sticks Rasoul sent,
I’m glad to try them, all very well done,
and that Ceram floral was just so unique and lovely.


Finished with Baieido Kunsho
Wood, dried fruits, and cream.

 

[Dan]

Canata Brunei Rose -- subtle creamy vanillic note of rose with the ever so beautiful Brunei Agarwood

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[Oudamberlove]

Yamadamatsu Shuju Manaka

It makes me think of roasted agarwood
with a heated chip on top.

 

[Taesik Yun]

Today I revisited Tokusen Kobunboku by Baieido.
it's been a while since I burn this one. I find this incense has a steep learning curve. Tokusen kobunboku keeps surprised me every time I revisit every once in a while.
cleansing quality of borneol camphor and clove and profound sweet agarwood brings calm to my mind.
it's a bit acrid while burning but the lingering smell of sweet agarwood and sandalwood is excellent.

traditional, yet elegant. a classic masterpiece indeed.

 

[Oudamberlove]

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Today I revisited Tokusen Kobunboku by Baieido.
it's been a while since I burn this one. I find this incense has a steep learning curve. Tokusen kobunboku keeps surprised me every time I revisit every once in a while.
cleansing quality of borneol camphor and clove and profound sweet agarwood brings calm to my mind.
it's a bit acrid while burning but the lingering smell of sweet agarwood and sandalwood is excellent.

traditional, yet elegant. a classic masterpiece indeed.

Went with the Tokusen Kobunboku today, after reading your post.
Yes! There is a sweetness, that I did not focus on the last time I lit this stick. There is also a spring blossom element. Nice mellow stick, and as with most Baieidos, steep learning curves.
Hats off to their master blender

 

[Dan]

Dr Incense Pureland

Only stick in my collection with Ambregis and it stands out

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[Oudamberlove]

Shunkohdo Kyara Seikan

This stick reminds me of Wu Shuang Ge’s Hainan
in that it has a slight brain kick.
Bitterness and wood, just a sprinkle of combusted kyara with other ingredients used conservatively.
One of my favorite sticks.

 

[Taesik Yun]

Jinko Horyu Koh by Baieido

The mix of Vietnamese agarwood and traditional herbs in Jinko Horyu Koh(沈香鳳龍香) gives off mellow warmth. suitable for cold weather like today.

though Jinkoh is the main protagonist of this incense, smooth blending with other ingredients makes this smells like one note.

The medicinal quality of this incense calms your nerves. very relaxing and soothing.
'grounding' is the perfect word for describing this incense.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Dr. Incense Tarakan

It certainly has a Borneo vibe.


Finished with Cannata Ambon

Powerful aroma that lingers in the air,
it almost captures the chip on a heater effect,
subitism portability

 

[Oudamberlove]

Dr. Incense Tarakan

The top notes are so lovely
like a swipe of oud.


Finished with Baieido Jinkoh Kokoh
Strong herb/spice hit,
it’s always nice to light at least a little bit
of this type everyday.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Seijudo Kyara Enju.

A lot of green oil kyara note,
but compared to heating an actual
green oil kyara chip, the chip wins!!!
Nice stick though

 

[Oudamberlove]

IO Walla Patta sticks

Aptly named, because when I light these sticks
I get Walla Patta!
I totally get the description at the IO website...
“Taking dust from sinking woods, and various incense grade material these hand crafted sticks are beautiful.”

Not heavy on binder, the top notes come through just fine. I used to think these sticks were a bargain,
but considering the prices of artisan sticks lately,
these sticks are a steal

 

[Oudamberlove]

Shunkohdo Ranjatai

May be an acquired taste for some,
but it’s a sure fire favorite of mine.

Black woody, bitterness, agarwood, and without harsh smoke.

 

[Taesik Yun]

Yamadamatsu/Hyofu
Most 'wet' incense I've ever encounter. very unique among Japanese Incense. maybe in the whole incense world.
it reminds me of sweet, watery watermelon. very interesting... how can burning incense emit watery fragrance? which ingredient does this?
Oud in this is obviously Vietnamese but I can't discern other ingredients. very interesting...

 

[Imran S]

Yamadamatsu/Hyofu
Most 'wet' incense I've ever encounter. very unique among Japanese Incense. maybe in the whole incense world.
it reminds me of sweet, watery watermelon. very interesting... how can burning incense emit watery fragrance? which ingredient does this?
Oud in this is obviously Vietnamese but I can't discern other ingredients. very interesting...

It could be earth oil ? In India they distill dirt with sandalwood which smells like earth after first rain

 

[Taesik Yun]

It could be earth oil ? In India they distill dirt with sandalwood which smells like earth after first rain

it's a bit different than mitti attar. it's not earthy. more like a riverside breeze.

 

[Oudamberlove]

KZ Merauke

It certainly has that A. Filaria vibe.


Topped it off with Kida Jinseido Hanakokonoe

A latecomer into my collection,
but oh so worthy.

Gentle art... bitter and sweet
sandalwood and agarwood
with a touch of resin and spice.

 

[Oudamberlove]

KC Papua New Guinea stick

I’m slowly trying to wrap my head around this stick.
But overall, I’m getting a dry resin sweetness that’s like a perfume almost, a tiny bit of mineral note, incensy like incense notes in some ouds, and agarwoodiness.

 

[Oudamberlove]

Kyukyodo Akikaze

Nice agarwood hit on top of spices
with a little sweetness

 

[Oudamberlove]

KC Ambon

This stick has got a nice agarwood kick
The burn rate is a little faster than I prefer
and my use rate as well, I burn it everyday,
if I don’t put on the brakes I may run out
sooner than expected.
It’s just a tad sweet, but oudiness is it’s main note.