Ancient Tibetan Incense: 20+ Varieties — What Each One Smells Like

Traditional Tibetan incense is made from compressed Himalayan herbs and resins — no bamboo core, no synthetic fragrance. BeadsJoy's Ancient Tibetan Incense range covers over twenty varieties. Here is a quick guide to what each one smells like and when to use it.

Floral & Aromatic

Nagchampa — deep, resinous floral. Rose — warm natural rose over herbal base. Chamomile — gentle, apple-hay, background fragrance. Wild Flora (anthropogon) — distinctively Himalayan, mountain meadow scent. Green Tara — floral-herb offering incense.

Sacred & Medicinal

White Sage — purifying, cleansing. Holy Basil (Tulsi) — warm, slightly spicy, devotional. Lemongrass — bright and energising, good to open a session. Valerian — earthy, deep, calming and grounding. Mokchhya — liberation practice formula.

Resinous & Woody

Agarwood — deep, sweet-woody, complex. Frankincense — clean, resinous, universally sacred. Cedarwood — dry, clear, good for focus. Red Sandalwood — darker and earthier than white sandalwood. Bdellium (Guggul) — warm, balsamic, purifying. Amber Resin — ancient, sweet, unique.

Rare & Ceremonial

Spikenard — one of the rarest aromatics in the world, earthy-sweet with no modern equivalent. Saffron — warm, luxurious, used in high-ceremony offerings. Kamasutra — warm and spicy, atmospheric. Himalayan Spice — ginger, cardamom and Himalayan spice blend. White Lotus — clean, aquatic-floral (two variants).

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do sticks burn?

30 to 45 minutes per stick — slower than bamboo-core incense.

Best for meditation?

Frankincense, cedarwood, agarwood. For deity practice, choose the variety associated with your practice — Green Tara, saffron for offerings.

Are they all natural?

Yes — natural herbs, resins, woods, minerals. No synthetic fragrance or binding agents.

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