HEM Hexagonal Incense - Palo Santo Masala - Arruda
Ships from the UKPalo Santo's warm, woody sweetness meets the green, slightly bitter edge of arruda, and the result smells like a dry herb garden at dusk. It is an earthy, botanical incense for the end of a busy day, when you want the room to feel quieter and a little more grounded.
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Palo Santo's warm, woody sweetness meets the green, slightly bitter edge of arruda, and the result smells like a dry herb garden at dusk. It is an earthy, botanical incense for the end of a busy day, when you want the room to feel quieter and a little more grounded.
HEM Hexagonal Incense - Palo Santo Masala - Arruda
HEM Hexagonal Incense - Palo Santo Masala - Arruda is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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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
Light the tip, let it catch for a few seconds
- 2
Blow the flame out. It should glow, not burn
- 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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What you'll notice
- The wood leads: soft, warm and faintly sweet, in the way Palo Santo often reads.
- Arruda adds a fresh, herbal green note that keeps the scent from turning heavy.
- The overall character is earthy and ritual-inspired rather than floral or sugary.
- It suits a slower moment: after work, before an evening wind-down, or when you want to give a room a more botanical feel.
- The slim, hexagonal black box with gold lettering looks good on a shelf or altar and keeps the sticks protected between uses.
Palo Santo and arruda: the pairing
Palo Santo, the 'holy wood' of South America, is prized for its warm, resinous sweetness. Arruda is the Portuguese name for rue, a grey-green herb long used in folk traditions across Brazil and southern Europe, and its scent is sharper, greener and more medicinal-smelling. Together they balance each other: the wood softens the herb, and the herb keeps the wood bright.
Made by HEM in India
HEM is a well-known maker of masala incense, and this is made in India in that tradition. In a masala stick, the fragrant blend is rolled onto a bamboo core, which is why these sticks give a full, layered scent rather than a single note. The hexagonal box is HEM's signature format.
How to burn
Light the tip, let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so it glows and begins to release its scent. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder or ash catcher. Sticks like this usually burn for roughly half an hour to an hour, though it varies from stick to stick, so check the listing for the maker's details. Keep a window slightly open, place it on a stable, non-flammable surface, and never leave it burning unattended.
Good to know
This is a HEM masala incense from India, supplied in the brand's hexagonal box. Check the listing for the stick count and weight before ordering. As with any incense, scent is personal: if you are sensitive to smoke, burn it in a well-ventilated room and for shorter stretches.
A gift for the scent-curious
A good pick for someone who already loves woody or herbal incense and wants something a little different from sandalwood or nag champa. The Palo Santo and arruda pairing makes it an easy way to introduce a friend to a more botanical kind of fragrance.