# Incense and herbs A–Z

> A plain A–Z of incense resins, woods and herbs: frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood, palo santo, white sage and more, with history, scent and safe burning.

URL: https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs
Updated: 2026-10-30

What each incense is, where it comes from, how it smells and how people traditionally use it.

## A–Z

| Scent | Type | Smell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Frankincense](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/frankincense) | Resin | A bright, clean, slightly lemony and piney smoke |
| [Myrrh](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/myrrh) | Resin | A warm, bitter-sweet, earthy smoke |
| [Sandalwood](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/sandalwood) | Wood | A soft, creamy, woody scent |
| [Nag champa](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/nag-champa) | Blend | Sweet, powdery and floral with a sandalwood base |
| [Palo santo](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/palo-santo) | Wood | Sweet, citrusy and woody |
| [White sage](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/white-sage) | Herb | A strong, herbal, slightly camphor-like smoke |
| [Dragon's blood](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/dragons-blood) | Resin | A warm, sweet, slightly spicy and resinous scent |
| [Lavender](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/lavender) | Herb | Fresh, floral and herbal |
| [Rosemary](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/rosemary) | Herb | Sharp, green and resinous |
| [Cedar](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/cedar) | Wood | Dry, warm and woody |
| [Copal](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/copal) | Resin | Bright, clean and piney with a hint of citrus |
| [Patchouli](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/patchouli) | Herb | Deep, earthy, sweet and musky |
| [Jasmine](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/jasmine) | Flower | Rich, sweet and heady |
| [Rose](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/rose) | Flower | Soft, sweet and floral |
| [Cinnamon](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/cinnamon) | Spice | Warm, sweet and spicy |
| [Vanilla](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/vanilla) | Spice | Sweet, warm and comforting |
| [Lotus](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/lotus) | Flower | Light, floral and slightly aquatic |
| [Eucalyptus](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/eucalyptus) | Leaf | Fresh, cool and camphor-like |
| [Oud (agarwood)](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/oud) | Wood | Deep, rich, woody and smoky |
| [Garden sage](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/incense-and-herbs/sage) | Herb | Savoury, warm and herbal |

## Related

- [Incense types explained](https://www.starseeduk.co.uk/guides/incense-types-explained)

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