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HEM Hexagonal Incense - Dragons Blood

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Dragon's Blood opens deep and resinous, warm and a little smoky, with a darker, more dramatic edge than most incense. Light a stick in the evening and the room settles into something richer and slower, the kind of atmosphere that suits meditation, a quiet ritual, or an hour when you want your space to feel more distinctive.

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Dragon's Blood opens deep and resinous, warm and a little smoky, with a darker, more dramatic edge than most incense. Light a stick in the evening and the room settles into something richer and slower, the kind of atmosphere that suits meditation, a quiet ritual, or an hour when you want your space to feel more distinctive.

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What it is

An incense stick is a fine bamboo stick coated in a paste of woods, resins and scent. Light the tip, let the flame go out, and it glows slowly for half an hour or more, scenting the room.

Why people choose it

  • A scent that stays Each stick glows for half an hour or more and leaves the room scented after it has gone out.
  • Many scents to keep Woods, resins, flowers and spices: easy to keep a few for different moods and seasons.
  • Many evenings in a pack One stick an evening, and a pack lasts for weeks.
  • Gentle smoke Lit in an airy room, the scent stays and the smoke clears.

How to use it

  1. 1

    Light the tip, let it catch for a few seconds

  2. 2

    Blow the flame out. It should glow, not burn

  3. 3

    Stand it in a holder on a heat-safe surface; let it burn down or press the tip into sand to stop it

Care: Ventilate the room. Never leave it burning unattended. Ash on a heat-safe holder.

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About this product

What you'll notice
  • A rich, resinous scent that leans warm rather than sweet, with a slightly smoky undertone.
  • A bold, mystical character that gives a room more depth and drama than a lighter floral or citrus stick would.
  • HEM's hexagonal tube is printed in deep reds and golds, with a coiled red dragon at each end of the pack.
  • It sits comfortably with meditation, relaxation and spiritual rituals, or simply a quiet evening at home.
The scent: why it's called Dragon's Blood

The name is more romantic than literal. 'Dragon's blood' is the traditional name for a deep red resin, long used in incense and ritual across many cultures. The red colour and dark, balsamic warmth gave the scent its name, and this stick aims at that same character: resinous, warm and slightly smoky. The scent here is described as a fragrance profile, so expect the impression of the resin rather than a pure, single-ingredient burn.

From the HEM range

This one is made in India, a country with a long and layered incense tradition, where fragrance has been part of daily and ceremonial life for centuries.

How to burn it

Light the tip and let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so the end glows and releases a steady thread of smoke. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder or ash catcher. Burn in a well-ventilated room and never leave it unattended.

What you get

One hexagonal tube of HEM Dragon's Blood incense sticks, packed and ready to use. You will need only a holder to catch the ash.

A considered gift

It suits anyone who loves a darker, warmer fragrance, or who keeps a quiet corner for meditation and reading. A tube slips easily into a card or a small gift set alongside a holder.

Resonates with Dragon's Blood

Common questions

Is it a heavy or a light scent?
It sits on the richer side: deep, warm and resinous with a hint of smoke, rather than airy or floral.
What do I need to burn it?
Just a heat-resistant holder or ash catcher to stand the stick in and catch the ash as it burns down.