Author: Incense from India

A very good balance between sweet and dry, leaning slightly towards the dry.

PATCHOULI is known to be an aphrodisiac with magical powers that is ruled by the sun. Its nature is physical and works to sharpen the wits and bring together thoughts, helping to clarify problems by allowing them to be seen more objectively. The essence has a rejuvenating effect on the body, mind, and spirit.

CHARCOAL is integral in the manufacturing of an unscented blank (non-perfumed stick) which is then dipped into a mixture of perfumes and/or oils.

These blanks usually contain "spent" sandalwood powder, a binding sticky resin that hold the sticks coating together, wood charcoal and sometimes other substances.

Most charcoal incenses are black or near black in color, and are distinctive because they are rich in aromatic perfumes.

Indian charcoal sticks contrast from the "punks" in that they are dipped in superior perfumes, and burn smoothly without producing irritating smokey by-products.