I recently purchased this Gyokushodo Kaori no Sho incense sample pack along with some other incense sticks which I plan on reviewing soon as well.
Review
At this point almost the entire incense stick has burned. There are a few inches of it left. I’ve been sitting here inhaling it for about 35 minutes now.
This is a somewhat soft, yet spicy aloeswood incense. It’s aroma has some typical musky elements, but is very balanced with the spices. The cinnamon and clove are certainly noticeable. It isn’t really harsh, but does have a slight bit of a burning smell in the background. It reminds me of Autumn, and has a sense of crispness to it, which I believe to be camphor.
This smells very nice, but the aloeswood content is perhaps a little light. If this had a slightly deeper note, it would be much more impressive. This is, however, typical of aloeswood incense sticks in this price range.
