Mainichi KOH Sandalwood Incense 170 Sticks

We always get the same sandalwood incense which is expensive but hand made without strong oils from a small company in Taiwan. I didn't want to spend the money to get that again so went to look for new incense that had the same essence. I decided to try this after reading the reviews as I really like Sandalwood. This incense is amazing. The smell is perfect without the heavy oils. If you are used to cheap incense with the strong oils, you may find that the scent is a bit soft and light. But this is because it isn't made with heavy oils. The fragrance is light and sweet with a hint of flowers and a slight woodsy smell, exactly what sandalwood should be. I think the negative reviews could be because people are used to heavy oil incense. If you like really strong incense, this isn't for you. If you are looking for something a bit more delicate than this is perfect. The package is such an added bonus.The only thing criticism I would say is that it burns really fast. There are 300 sticks which is nice but each one only last for about 25 min. The ones we would get at a local store from Taiwan last 2 hours per stick but they are 3 times longer than these but the price is also 7 times higher.I would order again and I will try a difference fragrance.

I love this incense! I am more familiar with Indian incense, but even the good quality stuff can be too intense for me and my household. This incense has a lovely smell (sandalwood) but burns much slower and produces less smoke and irritants. I can enjoy the experience! Although the stick is shorter than Indian incense sticks, it is all incense (like the cones), so I feel like you may even be getting more per stick. If you are able to handle intense smells and smoke, and that is what you are hoping for, you will probably find this brand weak. I find it refreshing with a strong, but not overwhelming, scent. You get a lot of sticks (170), so this is a good price per stick if you like it!

I’ve purchased this three times already and am planning to buy it a fourth time. I really love the scent of this sandalwood (I find white sandalwood smells even better than regular sandalwood). I’ve tried several sandalwood varieties, and this is my favorite. The fragrance is not overpowering and is perfect for meditation.

Product as described packag was not broken. My family has been using this for 50 years. Sandalwood scent sticks are green and burn time approximately 30 minutes. I will recommend a friend.

After several decades, I recently decided to start burning incense again simply for the olfactory pleasure of it. I purchased several different fragrances of incense from Shoysiedo, including Moss Garden (probably my favourite thus far), Cedarwood, Amber, Jasmine, and this Sandalwood (in the yellow box). I like them all.Compared to Indian incense, the Shoysiedo joss sticks are more subtle. I think they burn more cleanly, and the fragrances are not interfered by a core stick. They subtly scent the room in which I burn them, but they do not scent much more than the one small room. This is a plus if you live with someone who may not enjoy incense as much as you do. I understand Shoysiedo also make a Frankincense incense and a Myrrh incense. I want to add both to my collection in the near future.These are very nice incenses for the price point, and I encourage everyone who has been thinking of trying one or more of these scents to jump in with both feet. If you have burnt and enjoyed Indian incense to any extent, I think you will love these joss sticks. I burn mine in a small koro filed with Shoysiedo white ash. I also plan to try sand as a medium as well. These joss sticks do not become so hot that they would damage a porcelain koro. I like that fact.Also, both ash and sand allow the joss stick to burn up completely. Your sticks will continue to burn even after they have burnt down past the surface of the ash or the sand. I like this very much, too, as I feel there is no waste. I have been enjoying these joss sticks so much that I now find myself burning several sticks a day. They are a nice, quiet, pleasure conducive to relaxation, peace, and meditation as well as olfactory pleasure. Next, I plan to try burning incense resins on a charcoal for what some people call the ultimate way to enjoy pure incense.

I have been using this incense for decades. I used to buy it in Japantown, San Francisco and am delighted that it is available on Amazon. My guests also find it pleasing and elegant ~ not cloying or too smoky.

I’ve been a long time fan of this brand of incense. This is a good every day incense that is not to overpowering. If you are new to Japanese incense definitely give them a try you won’t be disappointed, just make sure to read the ingredients so that you can find the recipe/fragrances that suit your liking. I will say there are a few scents that I am not a fan of but for the most part you can’t go wrong with most of the Japanese incense. They have been crafting these types of incense for hundreds of years so they definitely know what they are doing! FYI Shoyeido is another Great brand out of Japan and is my favorite brand. I will definitely be a lifetime customer!Do yourself a favor and treat yourself you won’t regret it.

Good scent burns a little fast