| Incense burning is a time honored tradition. Since | | | | lasts longer than the top note though is less |
| ancient times incense has been used for cultural, | | | | persistent than the base note. Medium notes surface |
| religious, and spiritual reasons. Today incense remains | | | | shortly after the incense begins burning. Slowly the |
| popular worldwide, for olfactory satisfaction as well | | | | medium note melts into the base note, a perfect |
| as traditional service. | | | | harmony playing for the senses. |
| Benefits of incense range abundantly. Scent, a most | | | | Base notes linger long after the incense has burned |
| primordial sense, often moves us beyond reason to | | | | to ashes. This remaining scent is often woody and |
| experiences including psychological rejuvenation and | | | | earthy, creating a tranquil atmosphere for spiritual and |
| enhanced sensory reception. Scents also capture and | | | | mental relaxation. The note combinations vary from |
| recall pleasant memories increasing the desire for | | | | one fragrance to another, allowing the individual to |
| nostalgic fragrances. | | | | select and personalize each sensory experience. |
| Quality incense makes a perfect gift for a | | | | Selecting incense utilizes an array of senses and |
| house-warming or birthday party, anniversaries or | | | | preferences. From the style of incense, be it stick or |
| even weddings. Naturally incense would make the | | | | cone, coil or otherwise to burner selection, simple or |
| perfect complement to any home. Choose a scent | | | | intricate, artistic or novelty, individuals create the |
| you enjoy to enhance the mood and atmosphere | | | | experience. Uses of incense are about as abundant |
| you wish to create. | | | | as scent selection, including religious and spiritual uses, |
| Continuing with the creative theme, incense fragrance | | | | perfuming a space or even for meditative or |
| is deemed a note. Incense scents evolve throughout | | | | relaxation purposes. Memories derived from a specific |
| the burning process. No stagnant scents or one-notes | | | | sent can influence scent style as well. |
| here. The top note starts it off progressing to the | | | | Consider offering incense for any number of reasons: |
| middle note and finishes with the base note. Each | | | | aromatherapy, inspiration, or as an introduction to |
| note carries a distinct fragrance and intensity which | | | | your favorite scents. Burn incense to boost your |
| persists for predetermined length of time. The notes' | | | | environment. Give incense as a gift you can share. |
| evolution enhances the overall experience of the | | | | Compliment incense with a selection of burners and |
| incense. | | | | incense styles. Incense's versatility makes it the |
| The top note is the introductory fragrance; high and | | | | perfect gift for all occasions. There's no better gift |
| strong yet short lived. Top notes are emitted prior to | | | | than a healthier environment, a sound mind, and a |
| burning. A dry stick or cone carries the top note until | | | | nostalgic air. Our ancestors embraced the power of |
| lighting commences. The top note fades quickly once | | | | incense, a tradition hundreds of thousands of years in |
| burning begins and is referred to as low-persistence. | | | | the making can't be wrong! |
| The medium note mingles the top and base notes, | | | | |