Luxury Incense
A Guide to Palo Santo Incense
Fresh, woody and quietly nostalgic, built for mornings and movement. Here is how to get the most from it, scent notes, burn tips and a small ritual to make it your own.
Palo Santo is the fresher, woodier half of our Luxury Incense range, hand-dipped in the UK and presented in a glass tube of ten. Where Moroccan Rose lingers, Palo Santo lifts, a scent for starting something rather than winding down.
The Scent, Note by Note
Palo Santo opens with citrus, lemon, mint and blackcurrant, bright and a little nostalgic. It deepens into patchouli at the heart, before settling on a woody base of cedar and balsam. It is a scent that lifts a room rather than settling it.
How to Burn It Well
Light the tip and let the flame catch for a few seconds, then blow out gently to leave a glowing ember. Place the stick in a heatproof holder on a flat surface, away from draughts and anything flammable. Each stick burns for up to 60 minutes.
Palo Santo works well as a marker for transitions, the start of a practice, the beginning of a work session, the moment a room needs resetting. It is a small, repeatable signal that something is beginning.
Keep sticks upright and away from soft furnishings while burning, always use a heatproof holder, and never leave a lit stick unattended.
Tips for Getting the Most From It
Light it before a yoga or meditation practice, the citrus and woody notes suit focus rather than relaxation. Use it to clear a room after guests or a long day, the fresh top notes cut through stale air well. Burn it near an open window for a few minutes first if you want a lighter, less concentrated scent.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Palo Santo incense smell like?
Fresh and woody, opening with citrus, lemon, mint and blackcurrant, deepening into patchouli, and settling on a base of cedar and balsam.
How long does each stick burn for?
Up to 60 minutes per stick, with 10 sticks in each glass tube.
Is Palo Santo good for yoga or meditation?
Yes, its fresh, woody notes suit focus well, making it a good choice to light before a practice or at the start of a work session.
Is Palo Santo or Moroccan Rose better for me?
Palo Santo is fresher and woodier, better suited to mornings and focus. Moroccan Rose is warmer and more floral, suited to evenings and rest. Many people keep both for different moments in the day.
Hand-dipped in the UK, presented in a glass tube of ten.
Shop Luxury IncenseAbout the Author
Laura Colucci is the founder of Spritz Wellness, a British wellness brand built around small, calming rituals. Alongside Spritz Wellness she teaches yoga and breathwork at Laura Colucci Yoga, where much of the brand's thinking about rest, stress and slowing down begins.
