I found this incense to be acceptable for everyday usage. The Ogurayama Aloeswood is sweet, but in this blend, it is somewhat spicy. The sandalwood is good, but not of the Mysore quality. Far less psychoactive than the raw Ogurayama Aloeswood. However, no blend compares with the quality of raw Vietnamese Aloeswood and a pinch of Mysore (Old Mountain) sandalwood. In my opinion, a very small amount of Arabian myrhh oil added to the stick cures a minor imbalance in the balance of sweet and spicy character. It is acceptable for daily use rather than ceremonial occasions.