{"product_id":"hem-hexagonal-incense-ylang-ylang","title":"HEM Hexagonal Incense - Ylang Ylang","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight the tip, let the flame settle, and a sweet, floral warmth begins to drift through the room, soft and a little exotic, the kind of scent that slows the evening down. HEM Ylang Ylang is made for the quiet moments: unwinding after a long day, settling in before meditation, or adding a gentle fragrance to a favourite ritual.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe scent is sweet and floral, with a warm, uplifting character rather than anything sharp or heavy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe fragrance has a soft, exotic quality, the sort that fills a small room gently instead of announcing itself.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe hexagonal pack is a deep magenta pink, printed with small yellow blossoms and \"Ylang Ylang\" running down its length.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe slim, tall box stands neatly on a shelf or sits in a drawer beside your holder and matches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe scent: ylang ylang\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYlang ylang takes its name from a tropical flowering tree, and its blossoms are long associated with perfumery. Here that floral sweetness is carried into incense form. HEM, an Indian incense maker with a long-standing following, packs it in its familiar hexagonal tube.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to burn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight the tip of a stick, let it flame for a few seconds, then blow it out so it glows and releases a thin ribbon of smoke. Stand the plain end in a heat-resistant holder or ash catcher. Sticks like these typically burn for somewhere between half an hour and an hour, though this varies, so it is worth checking the pack. Burn in a ventilated room, keep it away from anything flammable, and never leave it unattended.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere it fits in your day\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sweet floral like this suits slower moments: the hour after work, a quiet evening, a few minutes of stillness before meditation or reading. Light one stick and let the room fill gradually. When it finishes, the scent fades gently rather than leaving a hard edge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hexagonal pack of HEM Ylang Ylang incense sticks, made in India. You will need a holder and a way to light them; both are easy to find, and a simple ceramic or brass dish works well.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eA small, easy gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an inexpensive way to give someone a calm evening: a thoughtful addition to a gift of candles or a ceramic holder, or a little something for a friend who likes to scent their home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need a special holder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAny heat-resistant holder or ash catcher will do. It just needs to hold the stick upright and catch the ash as it falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the scent strong?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is sweet and floral with a warm, soft character. In a small, closed room it will be more noticeable, so open a window slightly if you prefer it lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for meditation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMany people like to light incense at the start of a quiet sitting to mark the moment. This is a matter of personal ritual, and it suits those who enjoy a gentle floral scent in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67616725238074,"sku":"HHEX-20","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/hem-hexagonal-incense-ylang-ylang-cover.png?v=1790950834","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/hem-hexagonal-incense-ylang-ylang","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}