Reddit reviews Shoyeido's Horin Incense Assortment - 20 sticks
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Named after periods and places in Japanese history, Shoyeido's Horin series offers a modern twist on the ancient art of incense appreciation.Uses a patented new technology exclusive to Shoyeido, delivering pure essence without waste of a 'support core'.20 Sticks (4 each of five scents) and a biodegradable holder come in a beautiful gift box. Approximate burn time per stick (2.75" long) is 20 minutes.All Natural - Pure aromas... No bitterness, no synthetic oils or fragrances.Shoyeido incenses are made in and imported from Kyoto, Japan using 300 year old and exclusive family-owned recipes.
Here's what I've learned. This coil is part of a Shoyeido series called Horin. You purchased the highest grade in the series. It has a stiff learning curve, being a Kyara blend. I've noticed that it's hard to pin down- the notes shift and bend as it fills the space. It's got a tanginess that might be strange coming from the Bosen Blessing coils. All the coils in this series have oils and that might be strange for you too. The first in the series, Nijo, is a very easy entrance, but relies greatly on oils for it's surprising identity. The affordable sampler https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035V2RH0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_PVlSDbQ9AVZV2 is the best way to get your head around the series.
You can get sampler sets of different Shoyeido incenses; so for a bit of spare change you can try a bunch of different scents and see what you like/don't like.
https://www.amazon.com/Shoyeidos-Daily-Incense-Assortment-Pack/dp/B0057DSDV8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520179734&sr=8-1&keywords=shoyeido+sampler
https://www.amazon.com/Shoyeidos-Horin-Incense-Assortment-sticks/dp/B0035V2RH0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1520179734&sr=8-2&keywords=shoyeido+sampler
https://www.amazon.com/SHOYEIDO-10008-Shoyeidos-Natural-Assortment/dp/B009RTB17G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520179734&sr=8-3&keywords=shoyeido+sampler
...and I have to include what I think is everyone's favorite Shoyeido:
https://www.amazon.com/Shoyeidos-River-Path-Incense-Sticks/dp/B0035V4OOE/ref=pd_sim_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0035V4OOE&pd_rd_r=84WR90KWB1FT583BQ3R8&pd_rd_w=6Rxrg&pd_rd_wg=ZtN2m&psc=1&refRID=84WR90KWB1FT583BQ3R8&dpID=31wlc7yxDVL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=detail