nippon kodo Morning Star Sandalwood Incense (200 Sticks and Holder) - 1

Brilliant Japanese incense, with no stick. Pure.

Esse incenso é muito bom mas não há mais disponível para compra. Gostaria de adquirir mais,.

Nice subtle incense that isn't too smokey. Not the greatest smelling incense I've ever burned but very inoffensive. Would buy again.

È stato un regalo per un amante della meditazione. È stato graditissimo

What a lovely incense! The Japanese are known for the quality and attention to detail of their products. This product breathes culture, honor, and beauty. As you might expect, the box, the sticks, the wrapping are well-crafted, well thought out, aesthetically pleasing in their visual balance, without being cliche. The sticks burn for about 30 minutes, just long enough to meditate and to perfume the air. The smoke is delicate and minimal. I don’t really know what Sandalwood smells like; every manufacturer appears to have its own take on the scent, but my impression is that it’s a forthright scent. It is a delicate scent. I actually ended up purchasing this incense in reaction to the Indian incense I’d been burning. I liked their Nag Champa scent, but the sticks shed a sawdust substance whenever I pulled a stick out of the box, and they smoked like a first time father pacing a waiting room. The smoke quickly filled my meditation space and the scent, instead of enticing and mysterious, simply bullied my olfactories in a cloying way. Maybe if I had a larger space, they’d be ok. At any rate, I’m enjoying the more delicate nature of this incense, both physically and spiritually. Meditation is a gentle art. I feel that the scents used in the practice should reflect that delicacy and gentleness. This incense fits that bill. My personal use of incense is far more spiritual than utilitarian. If I want to cover up odors, I’ll use Lysol. When I meditate, my prayers rise on the incense. The scent creates spaciousness and sets a mood. Again, this incense fits that bill. For me, the scent whispers an earthy, musky scent, with the barest whisper of floral sweetness — very well balanced with the dryness of the palate. It does not smell woody to me, but it does evoke something of tree leaves. It lifts the spirit and evokes reflection and mystery. Well worth the very reasonable price.

I was looking for a more natural incense and I really enjoy this one. I had a problem with my delivery but the costumer service was quick to answer and help me get the package.