Bought on Temu as part of an attractive boxed set of 11 different fragrances for £8 (including the metal stick holder in the photo). They are no longer available in the same box marked Xiang Lian, but the same fragrances in the same tubes are sold on Temu, Shein, Amazon, and other places as the same set of 11, generally for around £8. This fragrance by itself is available in the UK from DylansDen for £2.00.
Hang Ya Bai appears to translate as cedarwood, though I've also seen it translated as sandalwood. The scent on the burn is more cedarwood than sandalwood, so that's what I'm listing it as. The wording at the bottom of every tube is (according to Google Lens) "Inheritance of Craftsmanship", and then Chinese in English. There are around 40 thin dhoop sticks, each 8 inches long. The scent is gentle, woody, fresh, mildly tangy and outdoorsy, very pleasant. It's a simple scent, but attractively cleansing, and relaxing. This is OK stuff. I'm not wild about it, as I'm not one for simple woody scents, but it is decent stuff - no harsh notes. It comes over quite clean and pure. I'm happy to burn this as a room freshener, as a gentle cleansing smudge, or as a relaxing aid in the evening. It seems to be a flexible and agreeable incense - handy to have around. Excellent value, especially if you buy the 11 fragrance box.
Date: Mar 2025 Score: 31
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