For those new to incense, we realise the choice of scents to choose from can be slightly overwhelming! That's why we've put together this top 10 list of best-selling incense for beginners. If you can't make your mind up, these are a great place to start:
1. Autumn Leaves | Daily Incense by Shoyeido
A very clever recipe that evokes the mood and colour of autumn. Woody, with sweet notes of cinnamon and benzoin. This is a warm incense and perfect to burn throughout the autumnal months!
Keywords: Spicy, sweet
Best for: Daily incense, autumnal and winter months
2. Cherry Blossoms | Daily Incense by Shoyeido
This is one of the most distinctive scents from the Daily Incense range. A complex, sweet blend that evokes the smell of Japanese springtime. A smooth sandalwood base perfectly compliments the sweet top note of cherry fragrance.
Keywords: Fruity, floral, woody
Best for: Daily incense, those who like sweet incenses
3. Little Woods | Incense by Shroff Channabasappa
Little Woods is an evocative evergreen incense with a sweet-spicy woody aroma. This is one of the most popular incenses of the Shroff range and an example of superb incense craftmanship.
Keywords: Woody, sugary
Best for: Meditation and those who like strong incense
4. Hinoki | Ka-Fuh by Nippon Kodo
This is a delicate, light fragrance reminiscent of a forest of cypress trees. Perfect for those who prefer low smoke.
Keywords: Woody, light, fresh
Best for: Relaxation, those who prefer less smoke
5. Nag Champa Gold | Incense Sticks by Temple of Incense
This Nag Champa Gold incense is a traditionally made example of a time-honoured favourite. Originally from the treasured Happy Hari incense range, these are produced by a small family business in India, making their incense to secret recipes handed down through generations, especially for temple worship.
Keywords: Nag champa, floral, sweet
Best for: Yoga, meditation
6. Vanilla | Morning Star by Nippon Kodo
Vanilla is a sweet, spicy and sensual scent used around the world for fragrance and cooking. This stick from Morning Star smells like warm baked cookies...
Keywords: Sweet, warm, vanilla
Best for: Those who like sweet scents, great incense for Christmas time
7. Kobunboku Range by Baieido
The Kobunboku range offers a great introduction to traditional spicy/woody Japanese incense blends.
Keywords: Woody, spicy, traditional, subtle
Best for: Meditation, those who like woody scents
8. Perfumed Prince | Karin by Les Encens du Monde
Perfumed Prince is a good place to start if you'd like to experience modern Japanese incense blends. A seductive blend of amber, floral and woody scents make this incense elegant and sensual.
Keywords: Modern, floral, sweet
Best for: Relaxation, those who like unique scents
9. Ganesh by The Mother's India
The Mother's India create excellent quality nag champa incense. Ganesh is a masterpiece, rich and sumptuous, feminine and happy. An exceptionally clean, well balanced and warm incense.
Keywords: Nag champa, lavender
Best for: Meditation/yoga, stronger incense
10. Om by The Mother's India
Om is an 'aromatic nirvana' of cassia, vanilla and amber, and has become a firm favourite for fans of The Mother's India Fragrances. Well balanced with opening notes of sweet, soft vanilla, followed by richer notes of Indian temple fragrance Champa.
Keywords: Nag champa, vanilla and cassia
Best for: Meditation/yoga, stronger incense
