HEM Hexagonal Incense - Palo Santo Masala - Rose

• The woody warmth of Palo Santo sits underneath, steady and rounded rather than sharp.
• Rose arrives as a soft floral sweetness, never heavy or perfumed to excess.
• Together they make a scent that reads as calm and a little romantic, more elegant than everyday.
• It suits relaxation, meditation, self-care rituals, or simply giving a room a more refined fragrance.

This is a masala incense, made in India. Masala sticks are built from a blend of aromatic materials rather than a single note, which is why this one can carry a woody base and a floral top in the same breath. The black hexagonal pack shows a Palo Santo stick and pale pink roses, a fair hint of the two sides of the scent.

Light the coated tip, let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so it glows. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder with an ash catcher below. Burn in a ventilated room and never leave it unattended.

Palo Santo, Spanish for 'holy wood', is a South American tree long valued for its sweet, resinous aroma. Rose has been loved as a fragrance in many cultures for centuries. Here, the two are brought together in the Indian masala tradition: an old pairing of grounding wood and soft flower, offered as a scent to enjoy.

A slim hexagonal tube of incense sticks, ready to light. The packaging is clean and easy to store upright on a shelf or in a drawer, so it keeps tidy between uses.

The warm, floral-woody scent makes an easy present for someone who loves a calm home, a bath-and-candle evening, or a little ritual of their own. Pair it with a simple ceramic holder and it feels thoughtfully put together.