Just ordered for the fourth time as we are running low and don't want to be without it. The ever-so-slight difference in quality when compared to some of the much more expensive brands I've tried in the past is what makes this such a great value - in my personal opinion, anyway. Everyone I've gifted a stick or two to try out has also been quite pleased.
If you are not familiar with copal, the scent is strong and soothing, and smells somewhat similar to frankincense (the trees the resin comes from are both in the Burseraceae family). If you encounter difficulties lighting the sticks and/or keeping them lit; it is necessary to keep a flame to the end until a definite ember forms, but that is the case with any resin-on-a stick types of incense, not just this brand. While lighting, it also helps to hold the stick horizontally over the plate or bowl you'll be using.
I prefer to use an incense holder that keeps the stick upright and set it on a small plate, as this keeps the mess from ashes to a minimum. The plate in the uploaded image is about 9.5" in diameter; I did dump all the accumulated ashes from many burnings and wiped it clean first. Alternatively, a bowl can be used - just make sure that the stick is placed securely in a holder (or sand) and positioned so that all ashes will land in the bowl.
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Authentic copal resin and a great value. Soothing scent that creates a nice ambiance.
Just ordered for the fourth time as we are running low and don't want to be without it. The ever-so-slight difference in quality when compared to some of the much more expensive brands I've tried in the past is what makes this such a great value - in my personal opinion, anyway. Everyone I've gifted a stick or two to try out has also been quite pleased.If you are not familiar with copal, the scent is strong and soothing, and smells somewhat similar to frankincense (the trees the resin comes from are both in the Burseraceae family). If you encounter difficulties lighting the sticks and/or keeping them lit; it is necessary to keep a flame to the end until a definite ember forms, but that is the case with any resin-on-a stick types of incense, not just this brand. While lighting, it also helps to hold the stick horizontally over the plate or bowl you'll be using.I prefer to use an incense holder that keeps the stick upright and set it on a small plate, as this keeps the mess from ashes to a minimum. The plate in the uploaded image is about 9.5" in diameter; I did dump all the accumulated ashes from many burnings and wiped it clean first. Alternatively, a bowl can be used - just make sure that the stick is placed securely in a holder (or sand) and positioned so that all ashes will land in the bowl.
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
Authentic copal resin and a great value. Soothing scent that creates a nice ambiance.Just ordered for the fourth time as we are running low and don't want to be without it. The ever-so-slight difference in quality when compared to some of the much more expensive brands I've tried in the past is what makes this such a great value - in my personal opinion, anyway. Everyone I've gifted a stick or two to try out has also been quite pleased.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2019
If you are not familiar with copal, the scent is strong and soothing, and smells somewhat similar to frankincense (the trees the resin comes from are both in the Burseraceae family). If you encounter difficulties lighting the sticks and/or keeping them lit; it is necessary to keep a flame to the end until a definite ember forms, but that is the case with any resin-on-a stick types of incense, not just this brand. While lighting, it also helps to hold the stick horizontally over the plate or bowl you'll be using.
I prefer to use an incense holder that keeps the stick upright and set it on a small plate, as this keeps the mess from ashes to a minimum. The plate in the uploaded image is about 9.5" in diameter; I did dump all the accumulated ashes from many burnings and wiped it clean first. Alternatively, a bowl can be used - just make sure that the stick is placed securely in a holder (or sand) and positioned so that all ashes will land in the bowl.
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