Inspired by Egypt’s rich olfactory heritage, the scent made its European travel retail debut in early February and is set to launch across Asia in March.

The latest chapter in the Nomade fragrance line draws inspiration from ancient Egypt; it is being released on counter in travel retail Europe and Asia Pacific ...

Anxiety, stress, work and overthinking; all of these break us down at some point. Sometimes we don’t need music nor sleep, sometimes all we need is the right scent in the air to get us where we need ...

Growing up, the only time I ever smelled incense was in church. The smoky, resinous aroma created an air of mystery and — supposedly — symbolized prayers rising to heaven. Honestly, I hated the ...

Interestingly, the history of burning and wafting incense sticks during the Sandhya arti can be traced back to the Vedic times, wherein the fragrant smoke from natural resins, herbs, flowers and ...

A thin plume rises, twists and dissolves into the air. Lighting an incense stick is a silent ritual, a gentle exhalation into stillness. In Japan, incense, or ko, has long been a spiritual language; a ...

Traditional Chinese medical incense made by Shi Yali's workshop. [Photo by Li Hongrui/chinadaily.com.cn] Burning incense and sipping tea from a purple clay cup while appreciating traditional Chinese ...

Two professors in Hawaii have recreated a range of ancient perfumes including the scent worn by the legendary Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, which are all on exhibition in a National Geographic exhibit.

The burning of plant materials to produce smoke with positive effects has been practiced since ancient times. One of the best-known examples is the use of incense in the ancient Near East. Another ...