The Calling Incense
with Mandarin, Sandalwood & Myrrh
Citrus meets something colder: mandarin, lemon and bergamot open it, then sandalwood and myrrh ground it.
- Rolled by hand in small batches
- Over an hour per stick
- 15 sticks, more than 15 hours a box
- Soft-touch box with moon die-cuts
For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Citrus meets something colder. Mandarin, lemon and bergamot open it, then sandalwood and myrrh ground it, and running underneath is a genuine note of metal. The Brass Hand describe the inspiration as towering redwoods and twilight skies, the pull of something otherworldly, which is a long way of saying it smells like the opening scene of an X-Files episode. Handmade in small batches in Columbus, Ohio, where it has a cult following in the brand's own shop.
Key Features
- Handmade. Rolled in small batches by the maker, not factory produced.
- Burn time. Over an hour per stick.
- Quantity. 15 sticks per box, so more than 15 hours from one box.
- The box. Soft-touch with crescent moon die-cuts, so you can smell it before you light it.
- Origin. Made in the United States.
Pūrē Standard
- Genuinely handmade, not factory-produced. Rolled in small batches by a named independent maker, which is rare in a category dominated by high-volume overseas manufacturing.
- Over an hour of burn per stick. Most mass-market incense burns out in 20 to 30 minutes, so one box here does the work of two or three, and you buy less often.
- Packaging made to be kept. The soft-touch box with its crescent cut-outs is designed to sit out and be reopened, rather than a sleeve you tear off and bin.
- Scent composition is disclosed note by note. So you know what you are burning rather than buying an unnamed "fresh linen".
- Honest note: this is not a low-tox product, and we are not going to pretend otherwise. It is made with aroma (fragrance) oils rather than pure essential oils, and the brand does not publish the full composition. We stock it because it is beautifully made and burns well, not because it clears our usual bar. That is what the Low-Tox score below reflects.
Overall score:
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Performance | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5) |
| Low-Tox & Material Safety | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) |
| Sustainability | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5) |
| Manufacturing Transparency | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) |
| Packaging | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) |
How to Use
- Light and blow out. Let the tip burn for a few seconds, then extinguish the flame.
- Use a holder. Something suitable that catches the ash.
- Ventilate. Burn in an aired room and never leave it unattended.
- A word on smoke. As with all incense it contains fine particulates, so ventilate the room and avoid burning around anyone with asthma or respiratory sensitivity.
Product Details
- Ingredients. Aroma (fragrance) oils. The Brass Hand describe them as high-quality aroma oils but do not publish the full composition.
- Fragrance. Mandarin, lemon and bergamot over sandalwood, myrrh and metal. Bright at the top, resinous underneath, with a cold mineral edge that keeps it from going sweet.
- Format. 15 sticks per box.
- Burn time. Over an hour per stick.
- The box. Soft-touch, with crescent moon die-cuts.
- Origin. Handmade in Columbus, Ohio, United States.
Choose options
For Christmas, order by 16 December, or 18 December in WA. All dates
Our Take
Handmade incense for people who have opinions about incense. Citrus up top, sandalwood and myrrh underneath, and a genuine metallic note running through it that stops the whole thing going sweet.
Pūrēly Organic
Good to know
Frequently asked
What does The Calling smell like?
Mandarin, lemon and bergamot over sandalwood and myrrh, with a real note of metal underneath. Bright then resinous, with a cold mineral edge that keeps it from going sweet. The Brass Hand describe the inspiration as redwoods, twilight skies and the pull of something otherworldly.
How long does it burn, and how many sticks?
Over an hour per stick, 15 sticks per box, so more than 15 hours in total. Most mass-market incense burns out in 20 to 30 minutes.
Is this a low-tox product?
No, and we would rather say so. It is made with aroma (fragrance) oils rather than pure essential oils, and the brand does not publish the full composition. We stock it because it is beautifully made and burns well, not because it clears our usual bar. Its Low-Tox score reflects that.
How do I burn it safely?
Light the tip, let it catch for a few seconds, then blow out the flame and set it in a holder on a heatproof surface. Burn in a ventilated room, never leave it unattended, and keep it away from children and pets.
Can I burn it around someone with asthma?
We would not. All incense smoke contains fine particulates regardless of what it is made from, so ventilate well and avoid burning it around anyone with asthma or respiratory sensitivity.
Where is it made?
Handmade in small batches in Columbus, Ohio, where the brand run their own shop. The box is soft-touch card with crescent moon die-cuts so you can smell it before lighting.
