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Incense and herbs A–Z
What each incense is, where it comes from, how it smells and how people traditionally use it.
A–Z
| Scent | Type | Smell |
|---|---|---|
| Frankincense | Resin | A bright, clean, slightly lemony and piney smoke |
| Myrrh | Resin | A warm, bitter-sweet, earthy smoke |
| Sandalwood | Wood | A soft, creamy, woody scent |
| Nag champa | Blend | Sweet, powdery and floral with a sandalwood base |
| Palo santo | Wood | Sweet, citrusy and woody |
| White sage | Herb | A strong, herbal, slightly camphor-like smoke |
| Dragon's blood | Resin | A warm, sweet, slightly spicy and resinous scent |
| Lavender | Herb | Fresh, floral and herbal |
| Rosemary | Herb | Sharp, green and resinous |
| Cedar | Wood | Dry, warm and woody |
| Copal | Resin | Bright, clean and piney with a hint of citrus |
| Patchouli | Herb | Deep, earthy, sweet and musky |
| Jasmine | Flower | Rich, sweet and heady |
| Rose | Flower | Soft, sweet and floral |
| Cinnamon | Spice | Warm, sweet and spicy |
| Vanilla | Spice | Sweet, warm and comforting |
| Lotus | Flower | Light, floral and slightly aquatic |
| Eucalyptus | Leaf | Fresh, cool and camphor-like |
| Oud (agarwood) | Wood | Deep, rich, woody and smoky |
| Garden sage | Herb | Savoury, warm and herbal |
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