Obsidian is part of Shoyeido's Jewel or Gem series - originally four scents, then later increased to eight. They are widely available across the globe. Via the Shoyeido site in the US, LotusZen in the UK, and PadmaStore in the EU, for example.
It contains frankincense, aromatic ginger (or is it ginger lily?), sandalwood, and spices, and represents "Hope". Chocolate is what my senses tell me first when approaching the stick, and it's hard to move away from that, though fragrant wood resin does start to emerge, which I could associate with frankincense, though there's also cardboard, pencil shavings and school rubber. Likeable, but not in any compelling or inviting manner. The scent on the burn is again dark and warm like chocolate, though not exactly chocolate - it's fairly woody with warm spices. Quite gentle and gently attractive without being desirable. It's a scent I'm happy to have in my home, but not one that lifts me up or excites me. It's a scent I feel I can grasp quite quickly and has little more to offer.
Date: Jan 2023 Score: 26/50
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