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The almost-daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 4 March 2026 Leave a Comment

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.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 29 January 2026 4 Comments

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..

This medicinal component

Posted by Robin on 7 November 2025 Leave a Comment

In one case study, we looked at the content of incense burners and found a plant called Peganum. The common name is Syrian rue, and it’s a medicinal and psychoactive plant. So we realized that in these incense burners, specifically, people actually used it for therapeutic or psychoactive purposes. This was very interesting because the practice of incense burning seems to not only be sensorial but also have this medicinal component.

— Read more in Ancient Incense, Cosmetics and Mummies: Scientists Sniff Out the Scents of the Past at Scientific American.

Sustainable harvesting of frankincense

Posted by Robin on 3 September 2025 Leave a Comment

Luxury Omani perfume house Amouage has received a FairWild Certification for its sustainable harvesting of frankincense at Wadi Dawkah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Southern Oman. The certification, recognized globally, ensures that wild plant ingredients are sourced in ways that protect biodiversity and human rights, while promoting fair business practices.

As the first in the Arabian Peninsula to earn this certification, Amouage marks a significant step toward the sustainable sourcing of natural ingredients for perfumery in the region.

— Read more in Amouage’s Wild Harvesting of Frankincense Receives Global Recognition at BeautyMatter.

The daily lemming

Posted by Robin on 20 August 2025 Leave a Comment

From Japanese brand Ichikō Ichie, incense sticks in ylang ylang: "The sweet and heavy scent of ylang-ylang essential oil is also used in aromatherapy, and is said to stimulate the secretion of endorphins and bring about a sense of euphoria." $40 for 30 sticks at Guilty Party.

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