Nippon Kodo Morning Star Patchouli 200 Sticks

After reviewing studies around the least harmful types of incense, I decided to try both this and the Amber scent of the same make. I can confidently state that this is the best incense I've used yet! It has a mellow scent that is pleasing and calming (almost addictive!) Clearly rolled rather than dipped and of very high quality, these short 12cm sticks burn for almost 30 mins a time. I've gone from burning incense occasionally throughout the week to it being the first thing I do when I get home from work - plus have it burning away all weekend. Fantastic product that I would highly recommend.

Pleased with purchase

Bought as a novelty alternative to an air fresher. Used daily. They burn well. Nice smell. I find the whole routine of lighting them relaxing.

Bit smoky but otherwise OK

They are very good quality and cost a decent price. Delivery is also prompt!

I have bought these many times. The fragrance is lovely, not overpowering but gives a lovely scent to the room. I have several pets and burn them in the room where they sleep (not when they are in there)! Gives a fresh smell to the room :-)

Just what I ordered. Good price too.

I was very disappointed with the quality for the price,these break very easily and the smell isn't very strong.

Diese Räucherstäbchen durften einwandfrei und der Preis ist auch in Ordnung vielen Dank

I'm pleasantly surprised! First of all, this is one of the most natural, and true patchouli scents I've ever smelled. It's the exact scent of patchouli oil that has sat on your skin throughout the day and has begun to dry down and become sweet. When I opened the box I was greeted by a puff of this patchouli aroma, and when I put my nose close enough to the sticks to pick up their scent, I got something earthy - like green tea, which I'd swear is part of the formula. If you've never taken a handful of patchouli leaves, and rubbed them together and taken a deep whiff, I don't know how this might smell for you, but it is definitely hippy grandma to me. I was worried about how the scent would present itself when burned: it's actually quite nice. Don't mistake me here, there is a woody-balsamic scent, which I have no doubt is sandalwood with an accompanying binder/resin. It lends a ancient temple-like quality to the composition. Tibetan incense is composed just like this. There's a earthy aroma over everything, not underneath like with Indian incense (which I also love). The sticks don't have crazy silage, and the burn isn't hours, probably 15-20 minutes per stick. For my purposes it's 5 stars. 0 broken sticks here.

Odeur douce / excellent

Es un aroma delicioso

Love it! Arrived in less than 10 days