Incense from Le Labo ("Kōdō, the Way of Incense, teaches us to experience fragrance with all the senses. In this ancient art, one does not just smell but "listens" to scent, allowing it to speak directly to the heart and spirit...Meticulously crafted in Kyoto at a twelfth-generation family-owned workshop, our incense is handmade by devoted artisans using traditional Japanese techniques") in three flavors (Ambroxyde 17, Encens 9 and Santal 26), 35 sticks plus ceramic holder, $48.
More from Diptyque's collection for Summer 2026: scented incense spirals. "Light wisps of lemongrass escape into the air. From dusk forward, the spiral releases relaxing notes recalling the peaceful air of a water garden. Its fresh, herbaceous scent creates an outdoor oasis. Placed on its small oval stand or paired with the enameled ceramic incense holder, their fragrant spirals create a serene cocoon. Each set contains six scented coils (three pairs of 12 grams) and one stand." The incense and stand are $68; the matching ceramic holder is $183, at Diptyque.
From Binu Binu, incense in Seoye Ink: "The scent is inspired by Seoye, the art of Korean calligraphy, which uses ink made from pine soot and herbs. Binu Binu calls it “reminiscent of a forest in winter” and recommends burning it as a start to any creative pursuit." 50 sticks for $40 at Mashburn.
Korean incense from Borntostandout, in Sugar Addict: "...understands the irresistible allure of sweetness. It's that moment when you give in to temptation, that delightful rush before you take the rest. But this isn't childish sweetness; it's refined, nuanced and utterly addictive. It's an olfactory masterpiece, a symphony of sweet notes crafted with sophistication. Think of it as your secret weapon, a few drops with the power to transform your favorite fragrance into a masterpiece of decadent delight"; with sugar, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee, tonka, vanilla, rum, labdanum and cashmere wood. 40 sticks for $45 at Revolve.
From Nippon Kodo, a Year of the Horse gift set: "...includes 6 sticks of precious aloeswood incense and a lovely ceramic holder, made by the “224 Porcelain” workshop of Hizen Yoshida in Ureshino, Saga prefecture. It has been produced following Arita Yaki ceramic techniques which are more than 400 years old", €24 at Tierra Zen in Spain..