This page is the master index for Olfactory Rescue Service Reviews. This is roughly up to date for all the important reviews and articles through 10/26/2022. Incenses are usually listed in the order in which they were reviewed unless the catalogs get long. These would be listed alphabetically and noted as such. Also, although a work in progress, anything in italic font is either an obsolete review or discontinued incense.
BHUTAN
Ap Sonam Tashi/Bhutan Jewel Incense
Boudha Tibetan Incense
Chimi Poe Jorkhang
Drezang Kuenchap
- Lhawang Driden Review (2010) Review (2021)
- Jaju Incense (2021)
- Grade A, Grade B, Grade C (Obsolete/Discontinued Review) (2008)
- Zimpoe Grade A (new version) (Obsolete/Discontinued Review) (2010)
- Happiness Incense, Jaju Grade 1, Jaju Grade 2, Cinnamon (Stephen, 2021)
Shri Lhoman Ngagyur Nyingma Buddhist Charitable Society of Bhutan
Tsenden Poe Zhokang
Tsheringma
CANADA
Esprit de la Nature (Canadian incense artist with uncommon skill who also works through Mermade in the USA)
- Overview (2021)
- Lavender Kyphi (Discontinued) (2021)
- The Mothers – Ancient Winter Remembrance (Discontinued) (2021)
- Giroflee Ordorante (Discontinued) (2022)
CHINA
Huitong
Sanbodhi
INDIA
Absolute Bliss (importer, nonbranded incenses)
- Floating Lotus Flower, Oudh Saffron, Patchouli Khus, Red Blood Dragon, Vedic Lavender, Vintage Jasmine (2021)
- White Lotus Oudh Saffron, Bengali Jungle Flora, Forbidden Fruit, Devansh (2021)
- Dharmik, Krishna Rose, Kundalini Flora, Natural Beauty Masala, Natural Mysore Sandal, Vintage Nag Champa (2021)
- Bholenath, Exotic Sandal, Navanath, Samadhan (2021)
- Absolute Sandalwood, Oudh Saffron, White Lotus Oudh Saffron (new versions) (2022)
Anand
BIC
Damodhar & Co.
Designs By Deekay (Reviews removed due to the use of incense names created by a different company).
- Soul Sticks / King Champa, Sweet Earth, White Sage, Wild Wood (2021)
- Soul Sticks / Shaman’s Magic, Black Ice, Dragon’s Breath, Dragon’s Blood (2021)
- Soul Sticks / Go Away Evil, Fairies Dust, Dark Angel, Guardian Angel (2021)
- Soul Sticks / Aura Cleansing, Good Vibes, Sunpati (Quiet Mind), 7 Chakras (2021)
- Soul Sticks / Tibetan Monastery, Buddha’s Bliss, Kundalini Yoga, Harmala Hamsa (2021)
- Soul Sticks / Werewolf, Vampire’s Orchard, Dracula’s Blood, Good Health (2021)
Dhuni (Unfortunately Dhuni, possibly one of the greatest importers of Indian incense, no longer exists. The line has been discontinued due to bad faith on the exporter’s part. They are severely missed.)
- Citronella, Hari Om, Kashi, Khus, Lotus Flower, Moksha, Nag Champa, Special Amber (Discontinued Line) (2011)
- Extra Special Amber, Kashi (thick), Nag Champa (thick), Bhakti (Discontinued Line) (2011)
- Frangipani, Lakshmi, Sandalwood, Temple (Discontinued Line) (2012)
El Incenses and Fragrances
Ganesha (Ganesha is currently not in operation, but looking to return.)
Goloka (Long running Indian company still in business)
Happy Hari (Imported via Absolute Bliss)
- Part 1: Gold Nag Champa, Absolute Sandal, Queen of Lotus (2021)
- Part 2: Oud Masala, Emperor Amber, King of Amber (2021)
- Part 3: Sutra Series / Asana, Dharana, Dhyana, Niyama (2021)
- Part 4: Sutra Series / Pranayama, Pratyahara, Samadhi, Yama (2021)
- Part 5: King of Frankincense, King of Myrrh, Queen of Roses, King of Vrindavan (2021)
- King of Saffron, King of Sandal (new versions) (2022)
- Appendix: Discontinued Happy Hari incenses / Meena Supreme, King Sandal, King of Saffron (2021 update from old reviews)
Incense from India (Long running American importer, still in business)
- Golden Frankincense, Green Durbar, Enchanted Garden, Silver Temple (2009)
- Deja Vu (Discontinued), Maharaja, Fantasy, Vision (2010)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Damascus Cedar, Golden Sandalwood, Shimmer (Discontinued), Russian Rose (2008)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Amber Musk, Indigo, Red Sandalwood, Sweet Patchouli (2009)
Incense Works (This line of incense is still available through Incense Warehouse and has barely changed in years)
- Rare Essence Incense Collection (Precious Sandalwood, Sandalwood Supreme, Triple Amber, Vanilla Amber) (2008)
- Rare Essence Incense Collection / Frankincense Deluxe, Lavender Fields, Moon Goddess, Patchouli Supreme, Rose Absolute, White Lotus (2021)
Janak Perfumery Works
Kala Perfumery Works
Krishna Store
Maroma
Mayraj
Meena Perfumery Industries
The Mother’s India Fragrances (With the exception of the most recent reviews, recipes and the general style may have changed since they original releases. It looks like all of the aromas are still sold though. We hope to confirm where some of the other incenses are at at some point.]
- Ananda Nagchampa, Ganesh Nagchampa, Lakshmi (prev. Laxmi) Nagchampa, Shanti Nagchampa, Vishnu Nagchampa (2009, caveat 2021)
- Agni Nagchampa, Amrita Nagchampa, Atma Nagchampa, Bhakti Nagchampa, Jyoti Nagchampa, Lila Nagchampa, Moksha Nagchampa (2009, caveat 2021)
- Arjava Nagchampa, Hansa Nagchampa, Lavanya Nagchampa, Om Nagchampa, Purusha Nagchampa, Sattwa Nagchampa, Yajna Nagchampa (2010, caveat 2021)
- Nagchampa / Aravind, Chakra, Govinda, Pavitra, Radha, Rishi (2011)
- Frankincense (Sweet), Guna Nagchampa, Meera Nagchampa, Neem Nagchampa (Part 1 of 2) (2021)
- Oudh Nagchampa, Palo Santo Nagchampa, Sage Nagchampa + Herbal Sampler (Part 2 of 2) (2021)
myInsens (Quickly discontinued as a line.)
Mysore Sugandhi
Mystic Temple (This incense line is still imported through matchlessgifts.com. I haven’t checked the quality in a while (especially from a 2021 perspective), but I credit their incenses in large part for getting me into the hobby in the first place.)
- Golden Champa, Transcendence (Discontinued), Vanilla Amber Champa, White Frankincense (2008)
- Green Floral Champa (Discontinued), Maharaj, Precious Forest (Discontinued), Sacred Woods (Reformulated?) (2009)
- Red Tara (Red Drgaon Durbar) (Discontinued), Green Tara (Dragon Temple Blend), Kali Champa (Durgar Rose), Tigerwood (Dragon’s Blood) (Discontinued) (2010)
- Agarwood, Cedarwood, Chandan Champa, Frankincense, Patchouli Champa (Discontinued) (2011)
N. Ranga Rao & Sons
Nikhil (This entire line has been discontinued.)
- Apple Champa, Banana Champa, Cherry Champa (2009)
- Coconut Champa, Musk Champa, Patchouli Champa (2009)
- Pineapple Champa, Strawberry Champa, Vanilla Champa (2009)
Nitiraj (Indian incense company that still appears to be running)
- Original (2009)
- Classic / Amber, Divine, Frankincense, Musk, Myrrh, Nagchampa, Rajchampa, Sandalwood (Discontinued Line) (2011)
- Color Aromatherapy Nag Champas / Black, Blue, Green, Gold, Orange, Purple, Red (2011)
Padmini
Parekh Perfumery Works
Prabhuji’s Gifts (previously Ramakrishnanda) (One of the better Indian incense importers supplying quality and affordable incenses.)
- Devotion Line / Gopala, Gopinatha, Mukunda, Vrinda Devi, Yamura (2009), Ganga, Govinda, Hari, Jaganatha, Mayapur (2009), Balarama, Gokula, Matsya, Narasingha Dev, Shyam (2009), Bhagavan, Krishna, Lalita, Radha, Rasa Lila (2009), Bala Krishna, Govardhana (Discontinued Original Version), Madhurya Rasa, Shringara (2011)
- Chakra Series / Muladhara, Svadhisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, Ajna, Sahasrara (2021)
Pradhan Perfumers
Primo (Venerable US importer of Madhavadas family incenses who closed up shop December 2020. All their incenses are discontinued.)
- Extra-Special Connoisseur (Amber, Cedar, Frankincense, Champa, Jasmine, Nepal Musk); Original (Amber, Jasmine, Musk) (2009)
- Extra-Special Connoisseur (Night Queen, Patchouli, Ruh Khus, Sandalwood, Spice, Yellow Rose); Original (Night Queen, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Kashmiri Rose, Lavender, Magnolia, Saffron) (2010)
Pure-Incense (Britain-based importer of Madhavadas family incenses. Pure Incense offer a dizzying array of incenses from the budget to the truly connoisseur. Please keep in mind that reviews prior to 2021 may only be a general guide to the aromas as quality and consistency changes depending on the makeup of the essential oils being used. Reviews of much more recent connoisseur incenses are forthcoming.)
- Absolute and Connoisseur / Agarwood, Blue Lotus, Hari Leela, Nepal Musk, Pink Sayli, Rose (2009)
- Absolute and Connoisseur / Frankincense, Jasmine, Parijata, Rosewood, Sandalwood (2009)
- Absolute / Golden Champa, Green Champa, Magnolia, Vrindavan Champa, Vrindavan Flower, Vrindavan Leela (2010)
- Absolute / Cedarwood, Cedarwood & Lavender, Cedarwood & Rose, Cedarwood & Sandalwood, Saffron, Vanilla (2010)
- Absolute / Black Sandalwood, Sandalwood & Lavender, Sandalwood & Rose, Patchouli, Patchouli & Rose (2011)
- Amber & Rose, Frankincense & Rose, Parijata, Pavitra Vastu, Saffron & Rose, Yellow Rose (2012)
- Premium / Tuberose, P-Gokula, Pushkar, Pavitra Vastu; Revisits / Connoisseur / Agarwood, Blue Lotus, Parijata, Rosewood (2013)
- Egyptian Oud, Oud Jakarta, Oud Kathmandu, Oud Noir (2021)
- Connoisseur Blue Lotus & Musk, Connoisseur Musk De Luxe, Vintage Catuhsama Oud Musk, Connoisseur Opium Intense (2021)
- Connoisseur Govardhana Heena, Conoisseur Sandalwood Extreme De Luxe, Connoisseur Shiromani Chandan (2021)
- Bulgarian Rose Masterclass, Saffron & Rose Masterclass, Camphor Masterclass, Connoisseur Laos Agarwood (2021)
Purelands
Puspa Perfumery Products
R-Expo
Raj Laxmi
Saranya Traders
Sarathi Perfumery Works (The Sri Govinda line, at least, has been discontinued)
Scent of Samadhi
Shah Agarbatti
Shantimalai
Shrinivas Sugandhalaya (Most incenses reviewed here were likely made in Mumbai by Nagarj Setty LLP. My plan is to eventually update and review the Bangalore and Mumbai operations separately. I will keep the rest of these as historical records. I can not confirm if the reviews of most if not all of these are still current, as Satya recipes have drastically changed over time.)
- Satya Sai Baba Nag Champa, Super Hit, Satya Natural, Satya Nectar, Black Blossom (2007)
- Beauty, Milan, Supreme (2007)
- Aastha, Ajaro, Vishwa Shanti, Fantasy, Valley of the Roses (2008)
- Hari Om, Rajdhani, Ratha Chakra, Sairam (2009)
- Royal, Geet Govind, (T. T.) Loban, Shivshankar (2009)
- Celestial, Midnight, Patchouli Forest, Sandalwood, Sunrise, Trishaa (2009)
- Kanhaiya, Natraj, Neelkant, Shri Krishna, Super Sandal (2009)
Shroff Channabasappa (This acts as a historical record of Shroff Channabasappa imports in the US via Essence of the Ages from 2009-2013. The recipes for many of the incenses changed dramatically in the few years after these reviews were written and very few of these incenses can be purchased anymore as described in these reviews.)
- Part 1: Mysore Sandal, Red Sandal, Sandal Flora, Singapore Loban, White Sandal (2009)
- Part 2: Amber Rose, Indian Flower, Jasmine 1940, Nargis 1931, Sugandhi Bathi (2009)
- Part 3: 505 Amber 1882, 707 Amber Bath, Amber Boquet, Amber Flora, Amber Royal (2009)
- Part 4: Dashanga (Burning Powder), Frank Incense, Guggal Bathi, Green Durbar, Parrot Green Durbar (2009)
- Part 5: Soft Masalas: Champa, Jungle Prince, Moonlight, Musk Flora, Pearl, Vanilla (2009)
- Part 6: Akash Ganga, Champa Dry, Jasmine, Mogra, Natural, Natural Loban (2009)
- Part 7: Natural / Charcoals (Sandal, Agar Wood, Amir, Shamama Gold, Herbal) (2010)
- Part 8: Natural / Masalas (Masala Natural, Rose Natural, Patcholie, Vetivert (Lavancha) (2010)
- Part 9: Wet Masalas (French Musk/Saffron) (2010)
- Part 10: Dry Masalas (Paneer, Poona Amber, Rose Masala, Rosy Sandal, Sandal (K) (2010)
- Part 11: Masala Base (Jaji, Kasturi, Kewada, Lilac, Lily 1938, Monica, Night Rose) (2010)
- Part 12: Masala Base (Night Queen, Palace Durbar, Parivar, Sandal (K/SPL), Sandal King, Simple Flower, Vanilla Balsam) (2010)
- Part 13: Wet Masalas (Darshan, Drona, Little Woods, Nag Champa) (2011)
- Part 14: Wet Masalas (Ruby, Shanti, Shran, Super Star) (2011)
- Part 15: Dry Masala / Bakhoor, Basil Amber, Cedar, Chypre, Kapoor Kacheri (2011)
- Part 16: Dry Masala / Masala, Mysore Dashang, Nagarmotha, Nargis Natural, Nine Flowers (2011)
- Part 17: Dry Masala / Paris Beauty, Rose, Sachet, White, Woods (2011)
- Part 18: Soft (Semi-Dry) Masalas / Apsara, Exotic Petals, Little Woods (new version), Orange Blossom, Pride, Raja Yoga, Silver Bouquet, Suganda Mantri, Tapasya, Yatra, Yogi Bouquet (2013)
Song of India
Sree Trading Company
Sree Yadalam Dhoop Industries
Sri Aurobindo Ashram Cottage Industries
Surya Trading
Temple of Incense
- Part 1: Temple, Green Garden, Electric Musk, Shiv (2021)
- Part 2: Himalayan Spikenard, Wood Spice, Bengal Beauty, Ganesha (2021)
- Part 3: Bombay Blues, Coconut Dream, Dancing Sufi, Jaipur Joshi (2021)
- Part 4: Krishna, Om Masala, Oudh, Perky Pandit (2021)
- Part 5: Purple Rain, Radha, Sandalwood Extreme, Shakti (2021)
- Part 6: Sufiaana, Arabian Attar, Banaras Sandal, Delhi Nights (2021)
- Part 7: Amber, Amber Supreme, Benzoin Absolute, Big Cleanse (2021)
- Part 8: Tulsi, Desert Sage, Dragon’s Blood, Frankincense (2021)
- Part 9: Fruits of the Forest, Guava Guava, Indian Express, Indian Rose (2021)
- Part 10: Jasmine Blossom, Kerala Flower, Lakshmi, Lavender Fields (2021)
- Part 11: Lavender Supreme, Lotus Flower, Myrrh, Orange Blossom & Lemongrass (2021)
- Part 12: Patchouli Woods, Pineapple, Rose Absolute, Saffron (2021)
- Part 13: Sandalwood, Vanilla Woods, White Sage, Oudh Extreme (2021)
- Part 14: Nag Champa Gold; Oudh Masala; Dhoop Cones / Absolute Sandalwood, Benzoin, Frankincense, Lavender, Oudh, Rose, Vetiver (2021)
Triloka (Still active mainstream US importer for Indian incense. Most of the line is fair now.)
- Bulk / Jamaican Coconut, Lemongrass, Mystic Ambrosia, Nepali Musk, Tropical Garden, Vanilla, Vanilla Rose, Vanilla Sandalwood (2008) – Discontinued Line
- Premium / Amber; Frankincense; Frankincense, Myrrh & Sandalwood; Jasmine; Lavender Fields; Lotus Champa; Patchouli; Sandalwood; Sierra Cedar; Vanilla Sandalwood (2009)
- Cones / Amber Sun, Angelic Frankincense, Arabian Jasmine, Dream Rose, Green Patchouli, Musk, Royal Sandalwood, Sandalwood Fire, Ropes (4 unnamed) (2010)
Vijayshree Fragrance
Unknown
- Mysore Sandalwood (2022)
JAPAN
Awaji Koh-Shi
- Fresh Citron, Water Lily, India Ink, Japanese Musk, Coffee, Green Tea (2010)
- Sandalwood, Fresh Sandalwood, Orange Osmanthus (Fragrant Olive) (Discontinued), Lavender, Scent of Forest (Discontinued) (2010)
Baieido (One of Japan’s premiere incense companies, specializes in woods and is prized by connoisseurs. Incenses listed in alphabetical order.)
- 350th Anniversary (Sandalwood, Aloeswood, Kyara) (Limited Edition, Discontinued) (2008)
- Aloeswood Series: Kokonoe, Ho Ryu, Kun Sho (2008) Koh En, Koh Shi Boku (2009)
- Aromachology/Ensei Series (Cinnamon Clove, Sandalwood, Sweet Aloeswood, Spicy Aloeswood) (2009)
- Imagine Series Cinnamon (previously Koh or Sawayaka Kobunboku) (2008)
- Izumi (Discontinued) Nancy (2008) Mike (2008)
- Jinkoya Sakubei Series (Kokonoe Koh, Horyu Koh, Kunsho Koh) (2008)
- Jirushi (Wood Chip Blends) (Zuikun, Tokko, Sutoko) (2009)
- Kai Un Koh (2007)
- Kobunboku Series (Kobunboku, Tokusen Kobunboku, Kaden Kobunboku, Bikou Kobunboku, Bikou Kobunboku (smokeless), Byakudan Kobunboku) (2009)
- Kokoh Series: Byakudan Kokoh (Discontinued), Jinko Kokoh (2008), Kyara Kokoh (2010)
- Kokonoe Floral (Discontinued) (2008)
- Kokonoe (Koh Special) (Discontinued) (2009)
- Large Coils (Junenko, Premium Junenko) (2009)
- Moderns and Less Smoke Incenses (Black Coffee, Coffee, Green Tea, Honey, Hinoki) (2008)
- Syukohkoku (2008)
- Tobiume (2009)
- Tokusen Syukohkoku (2007)
- Zukoh (Body Incense) (2009)
Baikundo (also Awaji-Baikundo)
- Amacha-Kou: Jihi (2008), Shoujou (2008), Nyuwa, Byakudan (Discontinued) (2008)
- Awaji Koh-Shi Seasonal Yuzu (2010)
- Wabi Sabi (2008)
- Silver Umeno Kaori Long, Gold Umeno Kaori Long (2021)
Daihatsu (Modern Japanese company that specializes in more perfume-enhanced incenses and newer, less traditional scents)
- Bodaiju (2008)
- Granulated (Shoin) (2008)
- Myo-jou, Taganohana, Kaizan, Chyo-Sin (2008)
- Sliced Sandalwood Chips (2008)
- Father’s Love; Eight Scenes (Green, Orange) (2009)
- Awaji Koh-Shi Japanese Musk (2010)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Young Leaves, Plum Tanka, Violet Tanka, Sandalwood, Tokusen Tanka, Lilac Tanka (2008)
- TASTING NOTES: Pocketan Series / Lavender Tanka, Rose Tanka, Cypress Tanka (2010)
Les Encens du Monde (also Florisens) (French importer of various Japanese brands, many of which can be found via their home companies)
- Karin, Swallows in Flight (Karin Hien), Royal Nave (Karin Kafune), Golden Waves (Karin Zuito), Guiding Light (Hogetsu), Blissful Mountain (2008) UPDATE This page also has new links to Kunjudo originals for all of these incenses. See Kunjudo for more updated reviews.
- Moments of Eternity, Moments of Serenity (Discontinued) (2008)
- Prince of Awaji, Imperial Family, Ikebana (Discontinued), Jade Orchid (20008)
- Karin (Pearl, Ruby, Perfumed Prince, Moonlit Night) (2008)
- Celestial Nave/Ranshuko Temple Blend (Koukando), Seeds of Transformation, Virgin Snow (Byakudan Shirayuki) (Kunjudo) (2009)
- 1000 Years of Wisdom (Koukando Sennenko), Pine & Orchid Wedding (Kunjudo Shoranko), Whispering Bamboo (Koukando), Oriental Breeze (Kunjudo Shobikoh) (Discontinued); SAMPLER NOTES: Aloe Vera (Discontinued), Middle Path, Mount Fuji (Discontinued) (2009)
Gyokushodo (Venerable Japanese company who use perfumes and oils in their incenses but still largely lean traditional)
- Jinko Yomei (2007)
- Hanabishi, Eisenko, Tokiwa (all Discontinued); Koin, Kojurin, Jinko Kojurin, Keiun Koh, Jinko Hoen, Jinko Yomei (revisit) (Mike 2009)
- Jinko Yozei (2009)
- Dento No Kaori series: Keiun Koh (2009), Saimei Koh, Umeshoin (2010), Saishu Koh, Shunsui (2010), Seidai Koh, Buntoku (2010)
- Kaori No Sho series: Hana no Sho (Bloom), Mori no Sho (Woodland), Nami no Sho (Wave) (2012)
- Jinko Kojurin, Jinko Hoen, Jinko Yozei (Revisits, Ross, 2014)
- Nerikoh (Kneaded) (Kusa No To, Hanafuna, Shiun) (2016)
Japan Incense (Minorien-produced incense line for Japan Incense. )
Keigado
- Purple Magnolia (2007)
- Full Moon (2008)
- Kaori (Ross, 2008) (Mike – SAMPLER NOTES, 2009)
- East Temple, West Temple (2008)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Blue Berry, Pink Magnolia, Sennichiko (2009)
- Awaji Koh-Shi Water Lily (2010)
- Jiyou Koh (2010)
- Keiga Byakudan (2012)
- Bouunkoh, Keiga Chinbyaku (2021)
Kida Jinseido
- Joyoko Temple (Discontinued temple length version of Joyokoh) (2008)
- Byakudan Sandalwood, Ranjatai, Kodaikoh, Joyokoh, Kingyoku Koh, Hanakokonoe (2021)
- Ikuhokoh (2021)
- NOTES: Joyokoh, Kingyoku Koh, Hanakokone, Ikuhokoh (2021)
Kikijudo
- Awaji Koh-Shi Green Tea (2010)
- Kouboku Ginmi / Sandalwood India, Aloeswood Vietnam + Notes on Sandalwood Indonesia, Aloeswood Kalimantan, Aloeswood Indonesia (2021)
Kogyokudo
Kokando
- Rangetsu (2008) (see Encens du Monde Jade Orchid)
Kourindo
- Jyakourin Musk, Kodaikourin Aloeswood, Jinkourin Aloeswood, Ichiikourin Aloeswood, Saikourin Aloeswood + KorindaiKyara (notes) (2021)
- Byakudankourin Sandalwood, Zenkourin Aloeswood, Senkourin Aloeswood, Tsukasakourin Aloeswood, Takarakourin Aloeswood (2021)
Kousaido
- Bamboo, Lotus, Engimono / Ocean (2012)
- Sanshi-Suimei / Gion Koh; Waboku Set (3 scents); Koto koh, Take koh, Sumi-koh, and Ume koh (2021)
Koyasan Daishido
Kunjudo (Old Japanese company that leans to the modern. Imports much of its line through Florisens/Encens du Monde.)
- Kozanmai (Three Scents Assortment): Green Tea, Bamboo, Cypress (2009)
- Awaji Koh-Shi Coffee (2010)
- Tokusen Karin Select (2010)
- Kan Ken Koh, Healing/Iyashi (2021)
- Karin, Tokusen Karin Select, Karin Togetsu, Karin Kifune, Karin Hien, Karin Zuito (2021)
- Juzan Daikunkoh (2021)
- Hachijuhachi-ya (Green Tea) (2021)
- Hogetsu (2021)
- (Awaji Island) HA-KO / Paper Incense / No. 1 Spicy Jasmine, No. 2 Agarwood, No. 4 Sandalwood (2022)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Japanese Gardens (Tea Garden, Fruits Garden, Bonsai Garden, Moss Garden, Stone Garden) (Discontinued Line); Less Smoke (Plum, Cherry Blossom, Lavender, Rose, Lily of the Valley) (2008)
Kunmeido (Excellent Japanese company with a small but wide range of traditional, modern and high end incenses. Listed alphabetically.)
- Asuka, Heian Koh Mike (2008) Stephen (2021)
- Byakudankoh (2007)
- Fuji Aloeswood (2021)
- Gokuhin Daikunkoh (2011)
- Granulated (Tenkun, Kokuichi) (2008)
- Kyara Ten-Pyo (2009)
- Kyara Tenchi, Tokusen Kyara Tenpyo (2021)
- Onkun-Koh Long Stick (aka Jinko Ranjatai) (2008)
- Reiryo Koh, Reiryo Koh Aloeswood, Shoryu-Koh (2008)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Hosen (2009)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Tsukinowa (Yellow Jasmine, Green Lily, Blue Rose, Red Violet) (2008)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Unjo Koh (2009)
Kyukyodo (One of Japan’s oldest and most venerable companies. Most of the line was not imported here until Japan Incense started carrying them some years back. One of the largest catalogs in Japanese incense.)
- Azusa, Sho-Ran-Koh (Obsolete Reviews) (2007)
- Ikaruga, Shirohato (2007)
- Daitenko, Hatsuhana, Miyagino, Matsukaze, Gyokurankoh (Obsolete Review), Hikari, Kinbato, Seigetsu (2008)
- Shiun, Yumemachi (Discontinued), Ryuhinkoh (2008)
- Musashino (2021)
- Sho-Ran-Koh (2021)
- Azusa, Gyokurankoh (revisits), Ichiyamatsu, Kun Shi Koh (2021)
- Mukusa no Takimono (2021)
- Hōun Gift Set / Haru no Yama, Natsukusa, Shiun, Akikaze, Fuyu No Yoru (2021)
- Murasakino (2021)
Minorien (see also Japan Incense) (One of Mike’s favorite incense companies with some of the best woody Japanese incenses in existence)
- Fu-in Aloeswood (Obsolete Review) (2007)
- Frankincense, Fu-in Sandalwood, Fu-in Kyara (2008)
- Fu-in Kyara Ryugen (2008), long stick variation (2021)
- Daijyoukoh, Kanzeon (2011)
- Kyara Chokoh (No. 5) (2013)
- Kougiku (Chrysanthemum), Hana Murasaki (Violet) (2021)
- Fu-in / Sandalwood, Aloeswood, Kyara + Scents of Japan / Eucalyptus (2021)
Nihon Senko Seizo
Nippon Kodo (Possibly the most famous Japanese incense company that markets its products all over the world and is found more commonly than any other brand. Well known for having a large range of product and tending to perfumed and modern scents. Incenses have been alphabetized here for ease of location and Sampler Notes are done so likewise at the very end.)
- Café Time (Quiet Evening – Cassia, Mocha; Bright Afternoon – Cherry/Sakura, Green Tea; Refreshed Mood – Lime, Mint Tea; Enchanted Mood – Lotus, Wine) (2008)
- East Meets West / Scandinavian Nature Thai Memory (Discontinued) (2007)
- Exceptional / Mori-no-koh (Scents of Forest: Fir, Japanese Cypress, Conifer) (2007)
- Exceptional / Kyara Kongo, Kyara Taikan (2008)
- Exceptional Quality / Ume Komon – Premium Sandalwood, Kyara Kiku Botan, Kyara Momoyama (2021)
- Fragrance Memories (Green Oasis, Happy Valley, Paris Cafe, Santa Fe Breeze (discontinued), Siesta Siesta, Silk Road Dream, Tequila Sunrise)
- Free Pure Spirit / Pure, Spirit (Discontinued) (2008)
- Ka Fuh (smokeless) / Hinoki (2009)
- Kayuragi (Aloeswood, Bitter Orange, Osmanthus, Pomegranate) (2008)
- Kyara Heian (2021)
- Morning Star (Fig, Lotus)
- Naturense (Inspired Mind) (2009)
- Nerikoh (Kneaded) / Hatsune (Discontinued) (2013), Kurobo (Discontinued) (2013)
- New Morningstar (Aqua (Discontinued), Bloom, Earth (Discontinued), Grass) (2007)
- Traditional (Mainichi Koh Sandalwood, Mainichi Koh Kyara Deluxe, Kangetsu Aloeswood (Discontinued), Zuiun Selected Aloeswood) (2009)
- Yume-No-Yume (Bamboo Leaf, Butterfly, Fern (Discontinued), Fiddlehead Fern, Goldfish, Horse-Tail Plant (Discontinued), Japanese Morning Glory, Maple Leaf, Pink Plum Flower, Whooping Crane) (2007)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Elemense (Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Space) (Discontinued) (2008)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Jinkoh Juzan, Jinko Seiun (2009)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Kohden (Sweet Aloeswood, Spicy Aloeswood, Sandalwood, Musk Note, Japanese Mint, Staranise) (2007)
- SAMPLER NOTES: No. Series (No. 4: Aloeswood, Sandalwood, Bamboo) (Discontinued Line) (2008)
Okuno Semeido
Sanjusangendo
Saraike Kunbutsudo
Scents of Japan
- Firefly (Beech, Amber) (2009)
- Theology / Eucalyptus (due 10/5/2021)
Seijudo
Seikado
- Hitori-Shizuka (Sandalwood, Musky Bouquet, Floral Elegant) (2009)
- Awaji Koh-Shi India Ink (2010)
- Meikoh Gohitsu (Five Brushstrokes) Aloeswood Blend, Daikouboku Sandalwood (2010)
- Gokujo Kyara (2013)
- Zuiun Aloeswood (2021)
- Seikado / Hitori Sizuka / Aloeswood, Kyara (2021)
- Kyara Koh Hien (2021)
- Jinkoh Daikohboku (2021)
- Meiko Gohitsu, Jinkoh Gohitsu (Mike, 2021)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Hitroi-Shizuka (Fancy Floral); Kyoyama (2009)
Seikundo
Shochikudo (Koho)
Shorindo
- Chabana Tea Flower (Yellow) (Discontinued) (2008)
- Wakyo Aloeswood (previously Chabana Aloeswood) (2009)
- Awaji Kohshi Scent of Forest (Discontinued) (2009)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Wakyo; Kobiana (Yellow Cute, Red Elegant, Blue Sweet) (Discontinued Line) (2009)
Shoyeido (One of the largest Japanese incense companies with one of the biggest presences in the US. Has a wide range of products from high end to low end and traditional to modern. Reviews have been listed alphabetically for ease of location.)
- 12 Months (Hatsuharu/January, Umemi/February, Hanasaku/March, Unohanu/April, Sanae/May, Ryobo/June) (Discontinued Line) (2008)
- 12 Months (Tanabata/July, Tsukimi/August, Momiji/September, Shigureru/October, Shimofuru/November, Haramatsu/December) (Discontinued Line) (2008)
- Aesthetic Series: Kasumi, Oboro (Discontinued Line) (2008),
- Angelscents 10 Stick Sampler (Discontinued) (2009)
- Body Incense (Johin, Goikuhin, Tokusen) (2009)
- Classics / Baika-Ju, Ranka (Discontinued) (2008)
- Daily Series (Daigen-koh, Hoyei-koh, Nokiba, Kyo-nishiki, Kin-kaku, Kyo-zakura, Gozan, Haku-un) (2007)
- Floral World (Star: Jasmine, Violet, Sandalwood) (2008), (Royal: Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood) (2008), (Echo: Lavender, Violet, Sandalwood) (2008) (Gold: Pine, Violet, Jasmine) (2011) (Discontinued Line) (Note 9/28/21: the Floral World line that is currently available from Shoyeido was reformulated after these incenses were discontinued.)
- Genji Series / Sakaki (Ripples) (2008), Otome (Maiden), Momiji-Noga (Autumn Colors) (Discontinued), Mio-Tsukushi (Caring) (2008), (Enishi: Tamakazura, Hotarunomiya, Kashwagi, Kurohige) (2008), (Hanachiru-Sato (Field of Blossoms), Yamazato (Mountan Valley), Kikou-shi (Young Nobleman), Ukifune) (2010)
- Granulated / Reihai-Koh (Prayer), Hoetsu (Rapture) (2008), Rendai-koh (Lotus Leaf), Bodai-koh (Satori), Kyanan-koh (Offering), Ranjya-koh (Imperial) (2009)
- Heart Series (Ai-Shin, Do-Shin, En-Shin) (Discontinued Line) (2008)
- Horin / Nijo, Hori-kawa, Gen-roku, Muro-machi, Ten-pyo (2008), Shirakawa (2012)
- Incense Road / Frankincense, Chai, Sandalwood (2007)
- Kyoto Moon / Tranquility, Abundance, Creativity (2009)
- Overtones / Frankincense, Patchouli, Palo Santo (2021)
- Premium Matsu-no-tomo, Kyo-jiman, Misho, Ga-Ho (2008), Nan-Kun, Shun-Yo, Ohjya-Koh (2008) Go-Un, Myo-Ho, Sho-kaku (Discontinued) (2008), Myo-kaku (2021)
- Selects / Shino-nome, Miyako-Gusa (Nancy, 2008), En-Mei (2008), Sei Fu (2008), Shino-Nome, Miyako-Gusa (Mike, 2009)
- Xiang-Do / Rose, Palo Santo, Vanilla, Mixed Fruits, Citrus, Marine, Lavender, Violet (2008); Agarwood, Forest, Peppermint, Frankincense, Sandalwood; [Fresh] Green Tea/Sencha, Tea, Coffee (2008)
- Zen (Sitting Zen, Morning Zen, Evening Zen) (2008)
- SAMPLER NOTES: LISN (Early Comments) (2008); LISN A Day/Four Seasons ranges (2008); LISN Music/Direction ranges (2008) (LISN line only available in Japan)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Encens du Monde/Middle Path, Mount Fuji (2009)
Shunkohdo (Excellent Japanese incense company that leans to the traditional. Some of the best wood incenses on the market).
- Zuika Koh Mike (2007), Ross (2008)
- Ranjatai (Mike, 2008)
- Yae No Hana, Haru No Kaori, Yoshino No Haru (Mike, 2008)
- Ka-Cho-Fu-Getsu, Kyara Seikan, Kyara Aioi No Matsu (2008)
- Chinsoku Koh (Jinsoku Koh), Shun Koh Sen, Houshou (2008)
- Matsuba Pine, Sarasoju, Shuhou (Mike, 2009)
- Sarasoju, Zuika Koh, Yoshino no haru (long thick stick), Ranjatai (Ross, 2013)
- Chisen Aloeswood (2021)
- Kyara Houzan (2021)
Tahodo
Taikado Koho
Tennendo (Solid Japanese company that tends to be traditional but can do so either from the woods side or the perfume and oil side.)
- Frankincense (2007)
- Enkuu-Horizon (2007)
- Kuukai, Tensei, Shorin, Renzan (2008)
- Karafune Johin-Bronze, Karafune Yuhin-Silver (Discontinued), Karafune Kahin-Gold (2008)
- Scent of Kyoto, Yoshino Hills, Kohrokan Sandalwood, Karafune (2008)
- Shingon (2008)
- Hana Set/Rose, Lily, Lavender, Violet (2009)
- Keryu Aloeswood (2021)
- Hana no Byakudan (2021)
- Propolis (2021)
Yamadamatsu (Possibly the finest Japanese incense company for aloeswood and sandalwood appreciators. A gigantic range of amazing products, including kyaras, incenses based on a Rikkoku set and several amazing affordable incenses and coils. One of Mike’s recommended incense companies.)
- Kneaded / Umegaka, Kurobau, Genmyo (2009)
- Saiun, Shikun, Hyofu (2009)
- Fujitsubo (coil) (2014), (stick, 2021)
- Gyoka (coil) (2014)
- Shoyo, Shigei (Discontinued) (coils) (2014)
- Shihou Kyara (coil) (Discontinued) (2014)
- Shu-ju Series (Overview, Ross, 2016), Shuju Kyara, Shuju Rakoku, Shuju Manaka, Shuju Manaban, Shuju Sasora, Shuju Sumotara (Stephen, 2021)
- Hojo “Kyara Firebird” line: Green label, Red label, White label (2021)
- Kouboku Senshu / Sandalwood, Java Aloeswood, Siam Aloeswood, Kyara (2021)
- Kayo, Kagetsu, Suifu, Suifu Gokuhin (2021)
- Shikun, Saiun, Kumoyi, Ouju (2021)
- Gancho Koh (2021)
Unknown
KOREA
Sam-Sung
- Bo-Rim, Ja Kum, Ilgakmun, Seok-Hyang
- SAMPLER NOTES: Ching-Shim, Dabo, Baeknan, Dahyang, Danshim, Geumnan, Shin Geumnan
NEPAL
Boudha Tibetan Incense
Dhoop Factory (Possibly the finest Nepalese Tibetan-style incense company, but a bit hard to find now.)
The Direct Help Foundation
- Nag Champa, Ebionite, Myrrlin the Magician, Amberlin the Alchimist, Bhim Lama/Green Champa
- Kumary House 2006, Himalayan Jhakri, The Druid
- Maya Devi (Artemesia Indicia, Cardamomo y Especias, Rhodendron Anthopogon, Romero, Salvia Officinalis)
Doma
Gurung Int’l
Himalayan Herbs Centre
Khachoe Ghaklil Ling Nunnery
Kuenzang Chodtin
Lucky Incense Co.
Mandala Art & Incense
- Amitayu Buddha, Avalokistesvara, Green Tara, Manjushree, Namathasoey, Samantabhadra
- Ancient Tibetan Nagchampa Incense (2022)
Mandala Trading (Two strong and mainstream Tibetan style incenses)
Natural Arogya Dhoop Incense
Natural Nepali Dhoop
Shechen
Tengboche
Traditional Nepali Dhoop Pvt. Ltd
Stupa Incense Industry
- Shanti Dhoop (No. 1 Early Morning, No. 2 Day Time, No. 3 Good Evening)
- Buddha Incense (5 fragrances)
- Spikenard, Dorjee Samba, Healing (Agar 31), Austa Suganda, Champabati
Pure Frank Incense, Pure Aromatic Jasmine, Pure Aromatic Pine, Pure Aromatic Vetivert
Golden Champa, Trimurti (2022)
PERU
Runcato
SAUDI ARABIA
Al Haramain
SINGAPORE
Kyarazen (Revered independent operator of high class, gourmet incenses)
- Subitism Incense Heater (2013)
- Enko, Old Sage, Zen Moon (2015)
- Song of Rain, Sea of Clouds (2015)
- Holy Lotus, Blue Lotus
TAIWAN
Bosen (Taiwan based company that creates many levels of aloeswoods, a couple sandalwoowds and what are like hybrids of Tibetan and Japanese style incenses, all of which lean to the traditional. Their incenses are available through Amazon.)
- Chin-Zhou Aloeswood / Superior, Top Grade, Jinkoh Powder (Discontinued), Aloeswood Powder (2009)
- Hoi-An / Aloeswoods, Kinam (2009)
- Tibetan Style (Dakini, Herbal Meditation, Pythoncidere, Shangrila, Zambhala Incenses) (2009)
- Ambon Aloeswood, Blessing Incense, Old Sandalwood (2021)
- NOTES: Various Bosen scents (2021)
Zambala
TIBET AUTONOMOUS REGION
- Aba Prefecture / Spirit of Shambhala, Agarwood Heart of Shambhala (2021)
- Aba Prefecture (Miyalo Town) / Huiyou and Qinrun Incenses (2021)
- Ba’er Qude Si Ba’er Qude Si Incense (2021), Ba’er Qude Si Incense Cones (2021)
- Baigu Monastery Baigu Temple Medicine Buddha Incense (2021), Medicine Buddha Backflow Cones (2021)
- Dhe-Tsang Monastery Incense (2021) Sacred Mountains Incense (2021)
- Dirapuk Monastery Incense (2021) Mt. Kailash Holy Incense (2021)
- Drepung Monastery Incense (2021)
- Drigung Monastery Fragrant Incense (2021)
- Dzogchen Monastery Lotus Ground Incense (2009) Brilliant Gem Incense (2021)
- Dzongsar Monastery Dzongsar Monastery Incense (2008) Be Dur Ya, Offering Incense of Concentration, Relaxing Incense, Tibetan Incense (Slight Return) (2021)
- Feng Ma Bao Pharmaceutical Company / Highland ‘Long Stick’ Incense (2021)
- Ga’re Tibetan Incense Factory / Ga’re Therapeutic Tibetan Incense (2021)
- Gadong Monastery Gadong Tsendok Ling Monastery Incense (2021) Panam Gadong Tsendok Ling Monastery’s Incense (Grade 2) (2021)
- Ganden Monastery / Incense, Backflow Cones (2021)
- Gang-Zi Nunnery Incense (2021)
- Highland Sticks (2008) Powder (2008) (Both Discontinued)
- Kathok Monastery Kathok Monastery Incense (2021), King of Incense (2021)
- Labrang Monastery (Labuleng Zhang) Snowfield Chinese Herbal Incense (Discontinued) (2008), Formula Incense Coils (2021)
- Larung Gar Buddhist Academy / Five Fragrance Incense (2021)
- Lung Ta (Brazilian Importer) (Drib Poe, Ribo Sang Chhoe, White Sur Red Sur) (Discontinued Line) (2008)
- Medicine King (Saffron Medicinal, Mandala Special Medicinal, Five Zambala Powder, Special Medicinal Powder) (Discontinued Line) (2009)
- Mindroling (Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Soothing Incense, Medicinal Powder, Naga Nectar Powder) (Updated 2021)
- Nehnang Monastery Nehnang No. 1 Tibetan Incense (2021), Nehnang No. 2 Tibetan Incense (2021)
- Sakya Monastery / Drogön Chögyal Phagpa Incense (2021)
- Samye Monastery Samanthabadra Incense (Obsolete Review) (2008), Samye Monastery Incense (2021)
- Shang Valley of Shigatse / Gangtruk Grade A and Grade B Incenses (2021)
- Snow Land (Purification, Peace) (Discontinued Line) (2008)
- Tanak Thupten Ling Monastery / Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 (2021)
- Tholing Monastery Incense (2021)
- Tibetan Medicine Company of Traditional Tibet (Tibetan Medical College) Holy Land (Mike, 2008), Holy Land Grade 2 (Mike, 2008), Long Du Relaxing Incense (2021), Holy Land, Holy Land Grade 2 (Stephen, 2021)
- Traditional Tibetan Medicine Pharmaceutical Factory Nectar (2008), TPN Calm, An Shen Tranquility Incense, Nectar (2021)
- Tun-Da Village Master Incense (2021), N-M Jewel of Ancient Incense (2021)
- Wara Monastery Incense (2021)
- Zambala Company Ltd. / Khangdru (2021)
- Ze Li Monastery Incense (2021)
- Zhayang Nunnery Incense (2021)
- Zurkhar Herbal Incense (2021)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Tun Bo (Dream, Heart, Sentient Beings, Traditional, Triple Gem) (DIscontinued Line) (2010)
TIBET/INDIA
Dhundup Wangyal
Drepung Loseling
Kaqyupda Monastery/Drikung Charitable Society
Lama Chodpa
Menri Monastery
Men-Tsee-Khang
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery
- Shing Kham Kun Khyab, Mount Everest, Himalayan Healing – Agar 31, Lha Yak, Local (Overview – Mike)
- Himalayan Healing – Agar 31 (Ross)
- SAMPLER NOTES: Shing Kham Kun Khyab (Mike)
Zongkar Choede
TIBET/TAIWAN
Zambala
UAE
Swiss Arabian
UNITED STATES
Ancient Forest
Dimension 5
- Old World Japan, Mirage, Cloud Ten, Mezmer-25 (2021)
- Tibet With Love (2021)
- Urrere Unlimited (2021)
- Voyager, Ottoman Empire, Ethyl Phenethyl (2021)
- Terra Collection / Terra Enchantica, Terra Conundra (2021)
- Terra Collection / Terra Teleportica, Terra Profunda, Terra Esoterica (2022)
- The Utopian Dream Collection / Division By Zero, Sandstorm, Yume No Supaisu, Borneo LTD, Cosmika Flamboya (2022)
Fred Soll (Iconic creator of a pinon pine based incense with oils that are often uncommonly amazing. Natural ingredients, so the incenses have varied through the years, but they’re an American mainstay in incense and one of the country’s finest institutions.)
- Pinon, Copal Negro, Magical Copal, Egyptian Musk, Ginger & Ginseng, Santa Fe Spice
- Red Sandalwood w/ Special Herbs, Spicy Cinnamon, Benzoin, Rosemary and Sage, Amber and Honey, New Mexico Sandalwood
- Cedar & Patchouli, Ceremonial Rain, Desert Patchouli, Frankincense & Patchouli, Patchouli & Dragon’s Blood, Patchouli Rain
- Classic Vanilla, Fresh Peaches, Sacred Myrrh, Dragon’s Blood, White Sage & Dragon’s Blood, Lemon Grass
Gonesh (Charcoal based garbage, avoid)
Holy Transfiguration Monastery (Resin Blends)
Incienso de Santa Fe (Fascinating shop of little brick sized incenses made almost entirely from local woods).
Kunhla Incense
Mermade Magickal Arts (Most Mermade incenses are limited editions, so most of these are long gone. However, you can still get a heater and incenses like Deep Earth, Kyphi, Dark Goddess, Wild Wood, and some others often show up in new vintages, so incenses with same names are likely to be the sane in spirit. But this is also a historical record of a wonderful company.)
- Serpent Flame, Pan’s Earth, Wings of Air, Mermade Moon, Sacred Spirit, Salome, Wilderness
- Earth Church, Heart Beat, Dark Goddess, Bablyon
- Incense Heater
- Divine Lover, Golden Bough, Aphrodesia
- The Aromatic Vaporizer Set, Healing, Sacred Grove, Spirit (Temple), Sun Fire
- Deep Earth Premium, Habbi, Dreaming Lotus
- Goddess Hymn, Moon Goddess
- Ever Green Forest, Eastern Temple, Kyphi 2011
- Mephisto, Dream Snake 2012, Forest Amber + resins (2012)
- Kyphi – Isis 2013, Indigo Dreams, Pomander + resins (2012)
- Ali’s Roadside Lozenges (Gregg King) (2012)
- New Electric Incense Heater (2013)
- Deep Earth Premium-2013, WildWood Forest, Ishtar (2013)
- Classical Kyphi by Nathaniel, Deep Earth Premium (2013)
- Incense Pastilles: Labdanum, Spruce, Sweet Myrrh (2014)
- Kyphi 2014 (2014)
- Gaia Tree (2014)
- Naga’s Nest, Wild Wood, Scentuality, Kamiwaza, Ensense Antique (2015)
- Abramelin, Cyprian, Dark Forest, Dark Goddess (2015)
- Cyprian, Xochi, Luna, Naga’s Nest (2015)
- Dionysos, Icaro (2015)
- Dia de Los Muertos, Pachamama, Sweet Earth, Sandalwood Oud Antique, Ali’s Rare Incense Powder 2015, Kyphi 2016, Oud Kyphi (2016)
- Ostara, Sweet Medicine, Sunpati (2021)
- Faunus, Sandalwood Dragon, High Desert Incense (2021)
- Earthly Delight, Black Flower Lubana, Rite of Spring (2021)
- Sanctuary, Pan’s Earth 2021 (2021)
- Kuan Shi Yin (2021)
- Green Faerie (2021)
- Royal Pastilles, Golden Lotus Heater (2021)
- Goddess Temple – Katlyn’s Kyphi #2, Moon (2021)
- Emerald Temple (2021)
- Kyphis, Incense Cakes (2022)
Nu Essence (one of the original creators of resin and herb based incenses for charcoal or heaters and esoterically minded)
The Rising Phoenix Perfumery
The Scented Djinn
Ross Urrere Aromatics (Amazing incenses made by our dearly departed ORS collaborator and friend. We are hoping to see these recipes and others passed on)
*Incenses marked by an asterix on this page are not currently imported to the US.
PERFUME
Mystery of Musk (Perfumes)
Intro
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Mandy Aftel..The Room of Many Bottles Full of Good Smells
Fifth Anniversary of the Natural Perfumers Guild
Ouds
Oud – An Introuduction
Oud: Regional Profiling
On the Boardwalk
INTERVIEWS
Interview with Anna Pach/Masahiko Kikuya from Kikuya Seishindo and Kohgen
TOPICAL/MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES
Synthetics vs. Organics
Everything’s Coming Up Roses – A Valentine’s Day Tribute to the Flower of Love
Musk Scented Incenses – Japan
Air Sponge – The Odor Absorber
Tis the Season for some Frankincense Frenzy and a little bit of Myrrh Madness…
Create Something Beautiful
Incense on the Tree of Life (off site)
Some new books on ambergris and incense.
A Whiff of Japan
Burning Basics for Beginners
Maluku: Wood from the “Island of the Kings”
INDONESIAN SMÖRGÅSBORD +1
Rokok / Sintren Frankincense Cigarettes
MONTHLY TOP 10/TOPICAL BEST OF YEAR AND OTHER LISTS
- Stephen’s 2021 Top 10 (Stephen, 2022)
- Mike’s Top Ten Incenses and Lines of 2021 (Mike, 2022)
- 14 One of a Kind Japanese Incenses (Mike, 2021)
- Nine Japanese Incenses I Burn PLUS a Wonderful Cheat (Marian, 2012)
- July 2012 (Ross)
- April 2012 (Ross)
- February 2012 (Mike)
- Top Ten Mukhallats (Arabian Perfume Oils) (Marian, 2011)
- November 2011 (Ross)
- August 2011 (Ross)
- July 2011 (Ross)
- June 2011 (Marian, Indian Ouds)
- May 2011 (Ross)
- April 2011 (Ross)
- March 2011 (Mike)
- February 2011 (Ross)
- January 2011 (Anne)
- November 2010 (Ross)
- October 2010 (Mike)
- September 2010 (Steve)
- August 2010 (Ross)
- July 2010 (Anne)
- June 2010 (Mike)
- May 2010 (Steve)
- April 2010 (Ross)
- March 2010 (Anne)
- February 2010 (Mike)
- January 2010 (Steve)
- ORS Top 25 of 2010 (Mike and Ross)
- November 2009 (Ross)
- October 2009 (Mike)
- September 2009 (Ross)
- August 2009 (Nancy)
- July 2009 (Mike)
- June 2009 (Ross)
- May 2009 (Nancy)
- April 2009 (Mike)
- March 2009 (Ross)
- Februray 2009 (Nancy)
- January 2009 (Mike)
- ORS Top 20 of 2008 (Mike, Nancy and Ross)
- November 2008 (Ross)
- October 2008 (Nancy)
- September 2008 (Mike)
- August 2008 (Mike)
- July 2008 (Mike)
- June 2008 (Ross)
- June 2008 (All Top 10s June 2008 and earlier by Mike)
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
- November 2007
- October 2007
- September 2007
- August 2007
- July 2007
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Mike said,
June 15, 2021 at 4:01 pm
Incense Reviews Index Updated and Overhauled 6/15/21
italiano215 said,
January 16, 2015 at 10:39 am
What are best quality sandalwood indian incenses ? Was curious thnx 🙂
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Christopher, you’d need to do that from your own dashboard, it’s out of our hands.
Sara said,
November 26, 2012 at 6:39 am
Hello,
Nice list of incense. I missed just palos santo wood itself as a good incense example.
Blessings, Sara
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Index current to today!
Mike said,
November 24, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Index finally updated today, covering last month or so.
Steve said,
October 2, 2008 at 1:22 pm
Yes – ironically I use a bowl of ash on occasion to burn incense – especially Tibetan that is often too large to fit in standard holders – because I hated how other methods would waste the ends of sticks that didn’t burn. But in practice, the last inch or two can really be unpleasant in unfresh ash, so maybe I’m actually wasting more 😕
Any recommendations on a nice holder with a hole large enough for Tibetan?
Steve
Mike said,
October 2, 2008 at 10:21 am
Yes, it should be fine here, I don’t think Ross and I will be reviewing the Essence of Ages line here, as we’re working on a project separate from this site, but hopefully these could be tackled by new writers at some point. I’m not sure if we’ll be doing the sticks yet.
Steve’s dead right about that ashy smell. To me it’s one downfall of using the ash method. Yes your stick will burn all the way down, but it will be leavened by the other aromatics your ash picks up. I did try Beth’s method of cooking the ash in an oven for a while, this does tend to reduce the offsmells quite a bit, although I don’t think they ever totally go away. This seems to be exacerbated by just how deep a stick can go in a bowl of ash, sometimes two inches of stick burn under the ash and I’ve even forgotten and put a stick on top of it only for it to fall over later as it had caught from the other end.
Claire said,
October 2, 2008 at 3:07 am
Ganesh Dhoop – Essence of the Ages (review – please move if posted in wrong place)
Burn 1: Nothing of note – just smelled of smoke, maybe it was because my sinuses are still pretty bunged up in the morning. Need to retry later.
Burn 2: Noticed a very subtle aroma but too subtle for me to describe. Need to try again and maybe burn a full stick (rather than a broken fragment) to allow the aroma to gradually build.
Burn 3 (for longer): Sorry, I can still only detect a subtle aroma but at least it is this that I notice more than the smoke that was all I noticed on the first burn. The last few millimetres of the stick gave off quite a nasty, acrid after-burn smell though – thankfully it didn’t persist once the stick had gone out completely.
Afternote: Steve kindly emailed to explain that the nasty after-burn smell (ashtray like) could have been down to burning the incense in ash that hadn’t been changed in a while.
Mike said,
June 4, 2008 at 2:00 am
All links updated to Olfactory Rescue Service as of 6/3/08.
Mike said,
May 7, 2008 at 3:29 pm
[5/7 Update] Thanks to Kotaro Sugimoto at Japan Incense, I’ve managed to have translated some of the companies behind incenses that are usually filed under various/miscellaneous categories at most stores. This started when I noticed that Ranshuko Temple Blend and Encens du Monde/Kunjudo’s Celestial Nave were identical in box and ingredients.
For instance, the review of Jinko Yomei now reflects that this is a Gyokushodo incense (as are Keiunko, Jinko Hoen, Kojurin and Jinko Kojurin). I moved Jinko Ranjatai to the Kunmeido section when Kotaro revealed it was actually the long stick version of Kunmeido’s Onkun-Koh. His help is most appreciated.
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