Mild soapy floral aroma on the stick. Like a body spray for a young teen. Jasmine, daisies, and red roses mingled with fresh cardboard. Scent on the burn is mild and woody - a blend of burning grass and smouldering paper. Meh.
I've really tried to get into Asian wood based incense, but when I travel away to incense from around the world, returning here is such a sad disappointment. This is not awful stuff, it's just very low key. Not quality wood, and the fragrance so faint there is little point. I have to waft it in my direction to get anything, and then I just get the off-notes of the combustible material. Or perhaps what I get is the cheap agarwood they've used. With the best will in the world, there's not a lot here.
I've really tried to get into Asian wood based incense, but when I travel away to incense from around the world, returning here is such a sad disappointment. This is not awful stuff, it's just very low key. Not quality wood, and the fragrance so faint there is little point. I have to waft it in my direction to get anything, and then I just get the off-notes of the combustible material. Or perhaps what I get is the cheap agarwood they've used. With the best will in the world, there's not a lot here.
Available as part of a set of 11 fragrances from Amazon, Temu, and Shein, for around £8. Or by itself from Dylans Den for £3.
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