{"product_id":"hem-hexagonal-incense-palo-santo-masala-sandal","title":"HEM Hexagonal Incense - Palo Santo Masala - Sandal","description":"\u003cp\u003ePalo Santo and sandalwood burn side by side in this HEM masala incense: dry, softly smoky wood on one hand, smooth and creamy warmth on the other. Light a stick towards the end of the day and the room slowly takes on a quieter, richer scent, the kind that suits a few minutes of stillness on the mat or a slow evening at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo woody notes meet here. Palo Santo brings a deep, dry, resinous character, while sandalwood rounds it with a milder, creamier warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt is a masala-style incense, meaning a blend of aromatic materials rather than a single note, so the scent has layers instead of one sharp edge.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe mood is calm and grounded rather than bright or sweet, a scent that sits comfortably in the background.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe box is a slim, black hexagonal tube printed with gold lettering and pictures of Palo Santo wood, easy to keep to hand on a shelf or beside your cushion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePalo Santo and sandalwood, side by side\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalo Santo, 'holy wood' in Spanish, is a fragrant wood from South America, long burned for its sweet, balsamic smoke. Sandalwood has a much older place in Indian incense-making, prized for its soft, milky, enduring warmth. Setting the two together makes a blend with more depth than either one alone. HEM is a well-known Indian incense house, and this stick is made in India in the masala tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBurning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSticks like these usually burn for somewhere between thirty minutes and an hour, though it varies from one product to the next. Light the tip, let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so it glows and releases its smoke. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder with an ash catcher beneath it. Burn it in a ventilated room and never leave it unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe ritual moment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an evening incense by nature. It suits meditation, yoga, a slow wind-down after work, or simply giving a living room a richer, woodier scent. Light one before you settle and let the fragrance fill the room while you do very little.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA considered gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who enjoys woody, grounding scents, or who keeps a small ritual corner at home, this is an easy and thoughtful present. Pair it with a simple ceramic holder and it is ready to give.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMostly warm wood. Palo Santo gives a dry, resinous depth, and sandalwood adds a smooth, creamy softness. It is closer to a calm woody scent than a sweet or floral one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special holder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAny stable, heat-resistant incense holder with an ash catcher will do. Make sure the stick stands upright and sits clear of anything flammable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for meditation or yoga?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMany people like a steady, woody scent like this in the background of a quiet practice. It is a gentle, grounded fragrance rather than a sharp or sugary one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616725500218,"sku":"HHEX-30","price":4.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/hem-hexagonal-incense-palo-santo-masala-sandal-cover.png?v=1790955818","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/hem-hexagonal-incense-palo-santo-masala-sandal","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}