I’d be interested in learning more about the particular naming conventions and if these have anything by way of connection to the Magi or Solomon? I’m skeptical though I enjoy how they are evocative of history and ancient ritual and tradition. I make my own little labels for them accordingly.
These are nice blends overall, but on the sweet side for my tastes. Wording becomes a bit confusing, like the obscurity of smoke. I prefer plain Frankincense or Myrrh, or if I want to sweeten the air, a little Benzoin or Guggul or Sandalwood.
All the products from Scents of Earth seem to be of high quality. I am particularly impressed with the Greek Monastery incense.
Ultimately I’d like to discover (or create) a more woody range of aromas. So far, my own blends have failed to attain the results I’m searching for.
As these blends are quite professionally concocted and I like them all I feel I am in no position to criticize any of them, only to state my preferences. With so many subtleties in Frankincense alone, or Sandalwood or Labdanum or Galbanum I wonder if blending these substances isn’t cheating them of their natural integrity somehow?
The aromas linger lastingly which might indicate their potency and/or freshness. Certain strains of Benzoin can be a little crisp in the nose, but otherwise all of these products are fine to burn in profusion without interfering with air quality.
Posted by Lucas on Jun 30th 2023