{"product_id":"hem-hexagonal-incense-smudge-sandal","title":"HEM Hexagonal Incense - Smudge - Sandal","description":"\u003cp\u003eWarm, smooth and woody, with a soft calm running underneath. HEM Smudge Sandal is the kind of incense you light as the evening slows down: the scent settles into a room gently, never pushing, and leaves it feeling quieter and a little more grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe fragrance opens warm and smooth, then settles into a rounded, woody sandal character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt reads soft rather than sharp, which makes it easy to live with in a small room or a shared space.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe slim hexagonal tube is printed in cream and soft orange, with a lotus-style flower illustration and the name 'Sandalo' in a dark brown script. It looks at home on a shelf or sideboard between uses.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt suits the moments when you want the pace to drop: meditation, yoga, a slow evening routine, or simply making a space feel settled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe scent: sandal, warm and woody\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSandalwood has long been one of the most loved incense notes in India, prized for its creamy, gently sweet woodiness. This stick is built around that profile. The scent is warm and smooth, with a soft, calming feel, rather than a sharp or resinous one. It is a fragrance for settling in, not for filling a room with drama.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to burn it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight the tip and let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so it glows and begins to smoulder. Stand the plain end upright in a heat-resistant holder with an ash catcher to collect the ash. Sticks like these usually burn for somewhere between thirty minutes and an hour, though it varies from one product to the next. Burn in a ventilated room and never leave it unattended. To put it out, press the tip into sand or ash rather than water.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eMade in India\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEM is an incense brand with its roots in India, where incense sits within daily life, from morning ritual to evening wind-down. The hexagonal tube is a familiar format for HEM, and the 'Ritual Botanica' lettering on the pack reflects its botanical, scent-led approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA gift for the quiet moments\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good choice for someone who meditates, practises yoga, or likes to mark the end of the day with a ritual. Sandal is an easy, welcoming scent, so it suits both seasoned incense lovers and anyone just starting to explore it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it smell like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSmooth, warm and woody, with a soft, calming character. It is a classic sandal scent, rounded rather than sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a holder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. These sticks have no built-in base, so stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder that catches the ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a strong scent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is soft and gentle in character, so it suits small and medium spaces well. Burning one stick at a time lets you judge how much fragrance you want in the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is a good time to burn it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMany people reach for sandal in the evening, or alongside meditation, yoga or quiet reading. Anywhere you would like a calmer, warmer atmosphere will suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616726057274,"sku":"HHEX-37","price":4.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/hem-hexagonal-incense-smudge-sandal-cover.png?v=1790951649","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/hem-hexagonal-incense-smudge-sandal","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}