Shoyeido's White River Incense, 80 Sticks - Shirikawa

One of my favorite!!! While smell is subjective, to me, Shoyeido's shirakawa white river is sweet and slightly floral. I will enjoy this during spring and perhaps fall.

Smell 5/5 - Awesome incense, I love it a lot. It smells very relaxing, the smoke doesn't bother me at all the way some do, and it's low smoke to begin with. It smells sophisticated and high quality. It has an warm, earthy smell with a slight sweetness. It's not overpowering but it's positive and smooth and foresty and natural in all the best ways.Length 4/5 - The smell lingers for a while after it's done burning which is nice but the sticks were surprisingly smaller than I was expecting even for sticks. I've had Japanese stick incense before, and these were like, half the size. They're only like 2 1/2 inches each and are done burning in maybe 15 mins.Price 5/5 - especially when there are other packs by Shoyeido sold on Amazon (even by the same seller) like the Moss Garden like 500 for $22 and this is 80 for $20...Overall I feel this is a 5/5. I modified my review after using these for a while because the shortness of the sticks I find to be perfect since it helps keep the smoke volume lower without sacrificing any smell. I also felt the quantity you got for the price seemed low, but this is just a higher tier incense from Shoyeido. They actually charge between 2-3x as much on their website for the same tier so this is definitely a really good price for what you get.

What can I say that hasn't already been said. This is top shelf incense. Sweet, earthy goodness that creates the perfect zen and ambiance. WAY better than nag champa IMO. Very unique and Exquisite. It's the after burn sillage that really separates it for me. Beautiful. To me, it's worth a slightly higher price.

They smell as nice as the coil however they do not have the "staying power".

Since Liquid Blue discontinued the greatest smelling incense of all time, Dragon Catcher, I've been looking for something sweet, and smoky, and just right to replace it. Nag Champa comes close, but this Shoyeido White River is even better. The incense sticks are short but burn for about 20 minutes each and fill the room with as much smell as longer sticks but with less smoke. The box even comes with a little ceramic disc to hold the incense while it burns. I set everything up in an Altoids tin and it catches all the ash and gives me a fireproof container to house everything. The incense can be lit from either end but whatever end is stuck into the ceramic disc won't burn all the way down, which is a nice touch for fire safety.

Has a beautifully subtle, refined scent that creates a peaceful ambiance. The fragrance is earthy with just a hint of sweetness, making it perfect for first thing in the morning. What stands out to me is how cleanly the sticks burn, with minimal smoke and no harsh after-smell. It doesn’t overpower the room but instead lingers softly, adding a calming layer to the space. It's a sophisticated incense that feels natural and grounding.

My favorite Japanese brand by far. I have tried most of the Shoyeido line and this is up in the top 3 for me. It's sweet and complex- if you like nag champa you will appreciate this scent. It's clean burning - nothing extra to pollute your environment.Many comments on the size. Yes, the sticks are small however - just a single stick will give the same affect as a traditional high quality incense stick. The aroma is intense despite the size.As far as value goes, this is one of the pricey brands but if you are an incense lover you will appreciate spending a few more dollars for the quality and complexity of the product.Yes, I will buy this again. I will probably keep it in my rotation.

I have been using other sense, but not this more expensive incense..and I looooove it. Great for quiet meditation and the sense is so pleasant. Well worth the money. I just love this brand and so grateful that I can buy this on Amazon.