P.F. Candle Co.
Amber & Moss Incense Sticks Set Of 15
This is a set of 15 charcoal-based incense sticks by P.F. Candle Co. in the Amber & Moss fragrance, hand-dipped in fine fragrance oils. The scent features notes of sage, moss, and lavender. Each stick burns for about 1 hour with a strong scent throw that lasts 2 to 4 hours; incense holder is sold separately.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Incense
Specifications
- Material
- Incense, fragrances, dipropylene glycol
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Incense
Product Insights
P.F. Candle Co.'s Amber & Moss Incense offers a hand-dipped, charcoal-burn experience with a layered earthy scent evolving from moss and lavender through sage and lavandin to amber and musk, delivering a strong, even 60-minute burn and 2–4 hours of lingering fragrance at an economical cost of $0.33–$0.44 per scented hour; the tradeoff is that the ritual involves visible, transformative smoke best used in well-ventilated spaces, especially around pets.
Verified claims
- Scent evolution
- Earthy scent unfolds in three stages: moss, lavender → sage, lavandin → amber, musk.
- Scent intensity
- Charcoal core ensures strong, even scent output over the entire 60-minute burn.
- Scent longevity
- Scent lingers 2-4 hours post-burn, totaling 3-5 hours of fragrance.
- Scent purity
- Buyers report no greasy or chemical after-odor, unlike other charcoal incense.
- Smoke ritual
- The visible smoke is part of the ritual: the brand describes it as transformative, filling the space before dissipating and leaving the scent to linger.
- Scent experience
- Strong scent throw with a layered note progression over the full burn.
- Burn consistency
- Steady burn for the full hour; hand-dipped for consistency.
- Craft
- Hand-dipped in Los Angeles for a clean, no-grease burn.
- Ethics
- Produced in the brand's own Los Angeles factory with phthalate-free fragrance oils, vegan and cruelty-free practices, carbon-reduction goals, and recyclable kraft packaging.
- Burn quality
- Charcoal sticks ignite quickly and burn evenly for a full 60 minutes, outlasting competitors by 15–20 minutes.
- Clean burn
- Phthalate-free DPG formulation avoids greasy residue and discomfort.
- Visible smoke
- Visible smoke from charcoal incense transforms a room before the scent lingers for hours.
- Scent performance
- Hand-dipped sticks burn evenly and release scent for 2-4 hours after burning.
- Packaging
- Buyers report the kraft sleeve packaging doubles as home decor.
- Value
- Scent lingers 2–4 hours, equating to ~$0.33–$0.44 per scented hour.
- Scent quality
- Strong scent that unfolds through multiple notes; buyers describe it as fresh and light, though one found it too intense when burned for more than a few minutes.
- Artisanship
- Vegan, cruelty-free, phthalate-free, handmade in LA; buyers praise the display-worthy packaging.
- Burn experience
- Charcoal incense that burns with smoke and ash; users report no greasy after-odor or irritation.
- Pet safety
- Burn in a well-ventilated room away from pets, never leave burning incense unattended near them, and avoid burning altogether if a pet has a respiratory condition.
- Duration
- Each stick burns evenly for 1 hour with 2–4 hours of scent, costing about $0.33–$0.44 per hour.
- Stick count
- Each package contains 15 sticks, loose inside a single kraft sleeve rather than individually wrapped.
- Holder requirement
- The set does not include an incense holder; each stick is approximately 27.3 cm (10.75 inches) long and requires a heatproof, non-flammable holder with a catch tray.
- Scent profile
- The sage, moss, and lavender combination creates an earthy, damp forest-floor aroma that avoids sweet vanilla or outspoken florals, making it a gender-neutral home scent that does not read as perfumey.
Product record
- Title
- Amber & Moss Incense Sticks Set Of 15
- Brand
- P.F. Candle Co.
- Price
- 20 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 10 sourcesUses
Clearing the air after a big dinner
Light these incense sticks after cooking to help clear heavy food smells from the kitchen. One customer reached for them after a fondue dinner, and reviewers report the aroma is strong enough to carry through multiple rooms, replacing stubborn cooking odors with a fresh, woodsy scent.[5]
Setting a cozy vibe for relaxing gatherings
Light these incense sticks when hosting or unwinding in open living areas, where the light campfire-like scent — an amber and moss blend inspired by a weekend in the mountains — helps create a cozy, relaxing atmosphere. Reviewers describe it as fresh rather than synthetic-smelling and subtle enough not to overwhelm casual gatherings, with a scent that lingers.[1,4,5]
Scenting multiple rooms with one stick
This incense suits shoppers who want a bold, home-filling fragrance: reviewers report the aroma travels through multiple rooms, and the brand says each stick burns for about an hour with a scent that can linger for 2 to 4 hours afterward. The scent blends moss and lavender up top with sage, orange, lavandin, amber, and musk. Some scent-sensitive users report the strong throw feels overpowering or causes headaches when burned for more than a few minutes, which is worth keeping in mind for smaller spaces.[1,2,5]
Leaving the incense out as part of your decor
If you like to display home fragrance rather than hide it, one blogger found the artisanal-feeling packaging made this incense feel special enough to leave out on a shelf or style as part of home decor, rather than only keeping it stored away. The takeaway is that shopper's own impression of the design, not a guarantee it will suit every space.[3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Amber & Moss Incense Sticks Set Of 15: Choose this if you want a strong-throw, outdoorsy incense: reviewers describe a campfire-like, fresh sage, moss, and lavender scent that fills multiple rooms and has helped mask stubborn cooking odors, with each hand-dipped charcoal stick burning for about 1 hour and its scent lasting 2 to 4 hours depending on room size. Note that the incense holder is sold separately, and some sensitive users report the intense fragrance can cause headaches or feel overpowering when burned longer than a few minutes in small or closed spaces, so keep ventilation in mind.[2,5] | Amber & Moss Scented Candle: Choose this if you want an earthy, woodsy scent — sage, moss, lavender, musk and amber, described as reminiscent of a weekend in the mountains — in a 100% soy wax candle hand-poured in California and offered here in one size, 7.2 oz (204 g) with a stated burn time of 40 to 50 hours. It suits scent-sensitive shoppers, since the brand says its scents are meant to enhance a space rather than overpower it, and it comes in an amber glass jar with a metal screw lid. Note that while the retailer rates the scent throw as strong, one review analysis found the scent very subtle and cautioned it may not satisfy buyers expecting a strong, room-filling fragrance.[6,7,8] | Amber & Moss Room Spray: Choose this if you want a body-safe, water-based room and linen spray with sage, moss, and lavender notes that the brand describes as evoking a weekend in the mountains — reviewers love it for freshening bedding, closets, and living spaces before guests arrive. It comes in a 7.75 fl oz amber glass bottle with a fine-mist nozzle and is suited to any room, couches, and cushions that need a boost. Note that its scent throw is subtle by design, and some reviewers find the fragrance too faint and prefer the brand's stick diffuser instead.[9,10] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Several charcoal-coated incense sticks with exposed thin yellow cores lie diagonally across a textured beige surface next to a rectangular kraft paper box; three sticks are visible in full length and one shows its exposed core tip.
- Incense stick bodyLong cylindrical sticks with a matte charcoal-black coating visible along most of their length; coating appears slightly textured.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.42 · w 0.72 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.48 · w 0.75 · h 0.35 (medium) - Exposed stick coreThin exposed cores at the ends of two sticks appear as smooth narrow yellow-gold rods protruding from the charcoal coating.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high) - Visible stick arrangementSticks arranged diagonally across the frame, overlapping each other with visible spacing between them; one stick is closer to camera creating slight perspective foreshortening.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.40 · w 1.00 · h 0.60 (medium)
Packaging
A rectangular kraft paper box with a pull-tab is placed near the top-right; multiple lines of printed black text are visible on the box surface.
- Box shape and constructionRectangular flat slide-style kraft paper box with a folded pull-tab showing a circular punched hole; box sits at a slight angle so its top face is visible.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Top-line printed text“NO. 11: AMBER & MOSS • N° 11: AMBRE ET MOUSSE”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.13 · w 0.56 · h 0.07 (high) - Second-line printed text“CHARCOAL INCENSE · ENCENS AU CHARBON DE BOIS”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.18 · w 0.56 · h 0.06 (high) - Brand text“P.F. CANDLE CO.”
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.23 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Neutral textured fabric background with soft, even lighting and shallow depth of field; slight shadowing under sticks and box provides subtle separation.
- Background materialBeige woven textile surface with visible crosshatch texture covering the full image background.
- Shot compositionClose top-down angled composition showing the box near the upper right and incense sticks running diagonally from lower left to upper right; image cropped tight around objects.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from upper left producing gentle shadows beneath the sticks and the box; highlights on stick coating are muted.
Colors
matte charcoal black· stick coating#221B15yellow gold· exposed core#AB8C74kraft brown· box exteriorPackaging#AC7343- Incense stick bodyLong cylindrical sticks with a matte charcoal-black coating visible along most of their length; coating appears slightly textured.
- 02
Product
A bundle of long black-coated incense sticks with exposed metallic gold tips lies on a textured tan surface. One stick is mounted upright in a shallow speckled ceramic incense dish and is burning, producing a rising smoke plume.
- Incense stick bundleMultiple long incense sticks arranged in an overlapping loose bundle, most of each stick coated in a matte black combustible layer with the thin end uncoated to reveal a metallic gold tip.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.38 · w 0.62 · h 0.48 (high) - Gold tipsThin exposed stick ends show a reflective metallic gold finish contrasting with the black coating; several tips are clustered and visible toward the lower ends of the bundle.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.76 · w 0.35 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.76 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (medium) - Single lit stickOne incense stick is positioned upright in the dish with the top end burning; the burning tip has a small glowing area and a short column of ash immediately below.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.10 · w 0.07 · h 0.34 (high) - Rising smokeA translucent, curling plume of smoke rises from the burning stick and drifts upward and slightly left, with visible layered swirls near the top of the frame.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.02 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high) - Stick surface textureThe black-coated portion of the sticks appears matte with a slightly fibrous or granular finish visible on close inspection.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.45 · w 0.48 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Studio-style lifestyle shot on a textured tan fabric surface with soft, diffused lighting from the upper-left creating gentle shadows; a shallow speckled ceramic dish sits at right holding the lit stick; overall composition centers the stick bundle in the lower-left and the dish in the lower-right.
- Background surfaceTextured tan fabric or paper surface covering the whole frame, visible weave-like texture and even warm tone.
- Ceramic dish propShallow round ceramic incense dish with a small central peg or raised holder; off-white or light gray surface with small dark speckling and a soft glazed finish.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.48 · w 0.30 · h 0.34 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting from the upper-left creates subtle shadows beneath the dish and sticks and highlights on the gold tips and the dish rim.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter top-down viewpoint capturing the cluster of sticks in the lower-left and the dish with upright stick in the lower-right; upper area is mostly negative space filled by smoke.
Colors
matte black· stick coating#1C1C1Bmetallic gold· stick tipsspeckled off-white· incense dish#C2BDAB- Incense stick bundleMultiple long incense sticks arranged in an overlapping loose bundle, most of each stick coated in a matte black combustible layer with the thin end uncoated to reveal a metallic gold tip.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- P.F. Candle Co.
Amber & Moss – Incense Sticks
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Customer Reviews
13 total13 reviews · out of 5
Senteur divine
Une odeur très masculine qui embaume toute la maison.
Best brand
Most other brands of incense tend to smell similar despite the range of scents. This brand stands out.
Odeur incroyable
Le look de la boîte simplement parfait. J'adore l'encens noir qui contraste dans le décor. L'odeur est incroyable !
bonne odeur
bonne odeur
Good quality.
Love the smell.
L'odeur est délicieuse
produit de qualité et odeur parfaite
Odeur divine
J’adore cette fragrance. J’utilise les bâtons d’encens pour couper les odeurs fortes dans la cuisine, comme un souper fondue. Ça fonctionne 10/10
Fresh, Cozy, Effective & Light
We LOVE the scent of the Amber & Moss Incense sticks. The incense itself creates a cozy feeling while the scent remains light and fresh. Would recommend!
Un classique
J’aime toutes les odeurs de cette marque, l’encens parfume toute la maison, la qualité est présente.
Great smell!
Loved these and will probably order again
Amber & Moss incense
Love this incense…it smells like a campfire at spring time.
Products are reliably high quality
Excellent quality
Too pungent
Want to start with the fact it smells wonderful, but it’s personally too intense if burned for over 3mins. Ended up giving people headaches