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HEM Hexagonal Incense - Vanilla

Vanilla incense is the kind of scent that makes a room feel lived in and looked after. It is soft and sweet, warm rather than sharp, and easy to settle into. HEM's Vanilla comes in a slim hexagonal box, white with lilac swirls, made for evenings in, quiet corners and the little pauses in an ordinary day.

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Vanilla incense is the kind of scent that makes a room feel lived in and looked after. It is soft and sweet, warm rather than sharp, and easy to settle into. HEM's Vanilla comes in a slim hexagonal box, white with lilac swirls, made for evenings in, quiet corners and the little pauses in an ordinary day.

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About this product

What you'll notice
  • A smooth, sweet vanilla that reads as comforting rather than heavy, the sort of fragrance that suits a cosy room.
  • An easy scent to live with, gentle enough for everyday home fragrance and not only for special occasions.
  • A natural companion to meditation, self-care routines and slow evenings, where a softly scented room sets the mood.
  • A tall, narrow hexagonal box that slips onto a shelf or into a drawer without taking up space.
How to burn it

Incense sticks usually burn for somewhere between thirty minutes and an hour, though the exact time varies from one pack to the next. Light the coated tip, let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so it glows and releases its scent. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder with an ash catcher below. Burn it in a ventilated room, keep it away from anything that could catch, and never leave it unattended.

The tradition behind it

HEM is a well-known name in Indian incense, and this box carries its familiar red logo. Stick incense has a long history in India, where fragrance has been part of daily rituals, celebrations and quiet moments at home for generations. Vanilla is a gentle, sweet note that sits comfortably within that tradition. Like most fragranced sticks, it is a scent to enjoy, not a promise of any particular effect.

What's in the box

Incense sticks in HEM's hexagonal packaging, in the Vanilla fragrance. You will need a holder or ash catcher of your own, which also makes this an easy add to an incense burner you already love.

A small, considered gift

It is an easy present for someone who likes a softly scented home, or who is just starting to explore incense. Pair it with a simple holder for a thoughtful gift without much fuss.

Length9 cm
Width6 cm
Height25 cm
Weight57 g

Scent family

Sweet

Incense format

Sticks

Common questions

Is the scent strong or subtle?
It is soft and sweet, a warm vanilla that fills a room gently rather than overpowering it. A smaller, closed room will feel the scent more than a large open one.
Do I need a holder?
Yes. The sticks need to stand upright in a heat-resistant holder or ash catcher while they burn, so any ash falls safely.
Can I use it for meditation?
Many people do. A calm, sweet scent can help mark the start of a quiet moment, though it is simply a fragrance and not a treatment.
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  • ★★★★★ SHAMTAM customer
    Lemon Grass

    I absolutely LOVE the smell of lemon grass and these have not disappointed. I have one burning in my room and I'm sat in the garden but can still smell the lovely fragrance out here. They do burn for 30 odd minutes as described. I've bought some that burn down within minutes of lighting, so these are excellent. I would

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  • ★★★★★ SHAMTAM customer
    Only brand of incense I'll use. It's the Real Deal

    Excellent value for money. Put 2 of these in beside 4 different family members Christmas presents since my late Uncle whom we all adored burned this particular fragrance all the time so, we ALL love it as it reminds us of him.Top Quality incense. I've bought various fragrances of this same Indian brand and wouldn't use

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  • ★★★★★ SHAMTAM customer
    I was worried

    Lots of reviews saying they don't smell like real Nag Champa. Mine came cut open too so I expected the worst but as someone that's grown up with Nag Champa constantly burning in my home (34 years) They smell exactly like Nag Champa, they burn well. I can't see the issue, I've burnt Nag Champa that had been bought in In

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