SF76 Buying Guides
Japanese Incense: Choose a Scent & Format
Find your perfect scent and burn format, then see what is included in your ritual kit.
Selected Pieces
Choose the fragrance you want to try, then compare the stick format, pack size and accessories. A small pack, a box with a stand and a larger sandalwood box suit different needs.
Three places to start
- HERB & EARTH: 20 bamboo incense sticks, with named scents such as Patchouli and Vanilla.
- Elemense: 40 incense sticks with a stand included. Select an individual fragrance; the box is not a scent assortment.
- Mainichi Byakudan: a 150-stick sandalwood option, with an approximate 25-minute burn time per stick.
Find your next fragrance
Start with a note you enjoy, or try a different direction for your next box.
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HERB & EARTH — Vanilla
Vanilla is the key note. A 20-stick bamboo incense pack. -
Elemense — Nukubai
Warm, sweet and gently smoky, with vanilla, tobacco, patchouli and sandalwood notes. 40 sticks with a stand. -
Elemense — Tetsukon
Citrus and floral notes over woods: bergamot, violet, cedarwood and agarwood. 40 sticks with a stand. -
Mainichi Byakudan — Sandalwood
For a sandalwood fragrance with a warm, woody character. A 150-stick box.
If you enjoy vanilla, Nukubai offers a blend with vanilla among its notes. For a change of pace, try Tetsukon for citrus and floral notes, or Mainichi Byakudan for sandalwood. Check the selected fragrance and availability on the product page.
Pack size and replacing a favorite
Check the product name, format and quantity when replacing a box. Mainichi Byakudan 150pc is a different product from Mainichi Byakudan Short; the 25-minute timing applies to the 150-stick product. Stick count describes the pack, not how many days it will last.
Does it need a holder?
Check the included accessories, especially when choosing a gift. Even an included stand needs a suitable nonflammable surface to collect ash. Our incense holder guide explains what to check for your stick format. Follow the incense and holder instructions, and never leave burning incense unattended.
Explore incense and candles, or ask SF76 for help choosing a fragrance or pairing.

