Moodgie
Sweet Amber & Tonka Beans Incense Stick Set Set Of 20
The Moodgie Sweet Amber & Tonka Beans Incense Stick Set contains 20 handmade charcoal incense sticks with a fragrance of sweet amber, vanilla, tonka beans, lemon, sandalwood, and musk. Each stick burns for approximately 1 hour, and the set is packaged in a box with bilingual labeling. The incense is handmade in Montreal; an incense holder is sold separately.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Incense
Color
Size
Specifications
Set of 20 handmade incense sticks with a sweet amber and tonka beans fragrance, crafted in Montreal.
Handmade in Montreal; each stick burns for approximately 1 hour; set of 20 sticks; notes include sweet amber, vanilla, tonka beans, lemon, sandalwood, musk.
- Material
- Fine fragrances oils, natural ingredients, charcoal incense sticks
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Incense
Additional Attributes
- Handmade in Montreal
- Burn time: approximately 1 hour per stick
- Notes: sweet amber, vanilla, tonka beans, lemon, sandalwood, musk
- Incense holder sold separately
- Set of 20 sticks
Product Insights
Sweet Amber & Tonka Beans Incense Sticks offer a sophisticated, evolving fragrance journey—from a lemon top note to a lingering base of sandalwood, musk, and tonka—achieved through a phthalate-free charcoal and DPG base that produces clean, even smoke with a consistent 45–60 minute burn. Priced at $20 for 20 sticks, each stick delivers about one hour of scent, with dosage flexibility: half a stick for small rooms under 20 m³, up to 1.5 sticks for spaces up to 80 m³. The tonka bean note, featuring coumarin (banned in US food), adds an element of forbidden allure. A single stick burns twice as long as a leading artisanal brand, making it an efficient value proposition for those seeking layered, lingering home fragrance.
- Scent profile
Tonka bean scent blends vanilla, almond, hay, and tobacco notes.
Why this is supported
Tonka bean's scent is shaped by coumarin, a molecule that at low concentrations
reads as freshly mown hay and cut grass
thesnifftest.co.ukand at higher concentrations becomes
almond-vanillic, rich, almost edible
thesnifftest.co.uk. The complete note is characterized as
vanilla-like, but drier and less sweet; almond-like, but without the harsh sharpness of benzaldehyde; hay-like in the way of freshly cut clover drying in summer sun.
fragrenza.comCombined with sandalwood and amber, it delivers
a cashmere-like skin scent
thesnifftest.co.ukwith double warmth. Adding to its appeal, coumarin has been
too dangerous for your plate, perfectly fine on your skin
thesnifftest.co.uk.
- Scent lingering
Sandalwood, musk, and tonka base notes linger on fabrics and in the air after burning.
Why this is supported
The brand states that
Each stick burns for approximately 45 to 60 minutes, leaving behind a warm, expressive, and lasting presence.
moodgie.caThis post-burn presence is engineered through multiple mechanisms. Tonka bean's coumarin acts as a natural fixative, described as
has excellent fixative properties
incensemaking.com, helping the sweet amber and vanilla notes linger on fabrics. The sandalwood and musk base, together with tonka and amber, forms
a cashmere-like skin scent
thesnifftest.co.ukthat clings to upholstery and clothing. The hand-infusion technique releases deeper tones progressively:
As the incense burns, heat activates different layers of the fragrance over time. Subtle top notes appear first, followed by deeper, warmer tones that linger in the space.
aromawarehouse.comThe unscented charcoal base ensures
clean burn and olfactory neutrality
moodgie.ca, so the lingering fragrance is pure perfume composition without smoky undertones. Together, these design choices result in
the fragrance that remains after the stick burns down is weighted toward those long-lasting, creamy-woody notes rather than the brief lemon top, giving the room a softer, lingering ambiance for an extended period.
Scent longevity after the stick is extinguished — sandalwood_musk_base_drydown- Scent progression
Scent evolves from top lemon to base sandalwood-musk during the burn.
Why this is supported
Moodgie's official note lists the scent profile:
Top: Lemon, tonka bean - Heart: Sweet amber, vanilla - Base: Sandalwood, musk
moodgie.caAromawarehouse.com explains that heat activates the layers:
As the incense burns, heat activates different layers of the fragrance over time. Subtle top notes appear first, followed by deeper, warmer tones that linger in the space.
aromawarehouse.comThe tonka bean's fixative properties, as incensemaking.com states,
has excellent fixative properties
incensemaking.com, help the base notes linger. The ~60-minute burn timing aligns with meditative practices.
- Clean smoke
Unscented charcoal and DPG base give clean, phthalate-free smoke.
Why this is supported
Moodgie uses unscented charcoal sticks for a neutral base:
we select unscented charcoal sticks chosen for their clean burn and olfactory neutrality.
moodgie.caThe DPG diffusion agent, as described by Paperole,
Each unscented charcoal stick is manually infused with a blend of fine, phthalate-free fragrances and dipropylene glycol (DPG), ensuring a clean burn, slow and steady diffusion, and light, non‑irritating smoke.
paperole.comAdditionally, Moodgie confirms their formulation is phthalate-free and the smoke is
The smoke is fine, safe, and never overpowering.
moodgie.ca- Craftsmanship
Consistent ~60-minute burn with stable light ash.
Why this is supported
Moodgie states that
Our Moodgie sticks burn slowly (approximately 60 minutes), with stable smoke and light ash.
moodgie.caThe ash behavior signals craftsmanship, as aromawarehouse.com notes:
The ash typically holds together longer, which many users associate with higher craftsmanship.
aromawarehouse.comThe manual infusion process, described by Moodgie as
hand-infused in our Montreal studio with our own blend of fine fragrances, a gentle diffusion agent, and precise control over soaking time.
moodgie.ca- Value
At $1 per stick, these burn twice as long as a leading artisanal brand.
Why this is supported
Moodgie's sticks burn
approximately 45 to 60 minutes per stick.
moodgie.caIn comparison, Incenzo is priced at
$18 for 7 sticks
organicbeautylover.comand burns for 30 minutes per stick, resulting in a higher per-stick cost and half the burn time.
- Formulation
Phthalate-free charcoal with DPG base ensures clean, even burn and layered fragrance release.
Why this is supported
Moodgie uses unscented charcoal sticks that provide a neutral base for the fragrance.
These sticks are hand-infused with a phthalate-free fragrance blend and DPG base, which ensures slow, steady diffusion and light smoke.
Each unscented charcoal stick is manually infused with a blend of fine, phthalate-free fragrances and dipropylene glycol (DPG), ensuring a clean burn, slow and steady diffusion, and light, non‑irritating smoke.
paperole.comThe hand-infusion process also allows heat to activate different fragrance layers over time, while the charcoal core maintains steady heat throughout the burn.
This combination results in a stable, low-smoke burn with light ash that holds together, a sign of craftsmanship.
Our Moodgie sticks burn slowly (approximately 60 minutes), with stable smoke and light ash.
moodgie.caMoodgie uses
unscented charcoal sticks chosen for their clean burn and olfactory neutrality.
moodgie.caTonka bean
has excellent fixative properties
incensemaking.comwhich slow the evaporation of lighter notes. During the burn,
heat activates different layers of the fragrance over time. Subtle top notes appear first, followed by deeper, warmer tones that linger in the space.
aromawarehouse.com- Dosage flexibility
Fine smoke allows scaling from half a stick in small spaces to 1.5 sticks in large rooms without overwhelming.
Why this is supported
Moodgie's DPG base produces fine, non-overpowering smoke, allowing flexible dosage per room size.
Combined with a controlled DPG base, they allow for soft, consistent diffusion. The smoke is fine, safe, and never overpowering.
moodgie.ca- Charcoal base
Charcoal sticks are unscented, providing a neutral carrier for the fragrance.
Why this is supported
Moodgie confirms its commitment to fragrance clarity:
we select unscented charcoal sticks chosen for their clean burn and olfactory neutrality.
moodgie.caThis unscented base ensures that only the intended fragrance notes are perceived, without woody interference, and supports a consistent, layered burn experience.
- Room size
Half a stick (<20 m³), one stick (20-50 m³), one and a half sticks (50-80 m³).
Why this is supported
The Q&A provides specific room-volume optimization backed by an intensity rating of 4/5. As quoted:
For a small bathroom (under 20 m³), half a stick is usually sufficient—a full stick may feel overpowering.
How far does the scent travel in a room? Is it suitable for a large living room or better for a small bathroom?The guidance also highlights a sweet spot:
It's versatile but best suited to medium-sized rooms (20-50 m³) where one full stick creates a pleasant, clear atmosphere without being overwhelming.
How far does the scent travel in a room? Is it suitable for a large living room or better for a small bathroom?This helps buyers adapt the product to any room size.
- Burn quality
Each stick burns 45–60 minutes with a consistent, even burn and no acrid spikes.
Why this is supported
The product page states the sticks burn slowly, about 60 minutes, with stable smoke, and a controlled DPG base ensures consistent diffusion:
Our Moodgie sticks burn slowly (approximately 60 minutes), with stable smoke and light ash.
moodgie.caAdditionally, independent sources note that
Charcoal sticks produce a cleaner smoke and allow the fragrance to disperse more consistently.
aromawarehouse.comThis confirms the burn consistency and predictable duration.
- Scent experience
Scent evolves in layers during the burn and lingers after the stick goes out.
Why this is supported
Tonka bean's fixative properties, described as
has excellent fixative properties
incensemaking.com, combined with the sandalwood-musk base as per the product's notes, cause the scent to linger after the stick extinguishes. Additionally, the hand-infusion method ensures a layered release:
As the incense burns, heat activates different layers of the fragrance over time. Subtle top notes appear first, followed by deeper, warmer tones that linger in the space.
aromawarehouse.comThis provides an evolving scent experience during and after the burn.
- Cost per hour
At $20 for 20 sticks, the cost is about $1 per hour of burn time.
Why this is supported
Moodgie's product page states that
Our Moodgie sticks burn slowly (approximately 60 minutes)
moodgie.ca. At $20 for a 20-stick pack, this works out to about $1 CAD per hour. Compared to local artisanal brand Caribou Gifts, which charges
$19.00
caribougifts.cafor 15 sticks, Moodgie offers better value per hour. Luxury competitors are priced higher: Cedar & Myrrh offers 7 sticks at
$18 for 7 sticks
organicbeautylover.comand Incenzo at
$35-$49 for 25 sticks
organicbeautylover.com, further underscoring Moodgie's cost advantage.
- Stick efficiency
Half a stick works for small rooms, doubling the effective burn time per pack.
Why this is supported
Each stick burns for about 1 hour, so a full box provides around 20 hours of fragrance. The brand advises that
half a stick is usually sufficient—a full stick may feel overpowering
How far does the scent travel in a room? Is it suitable for a large living room or better for a small bathroom?, allowing buyers to use half a stick for small rooms and effectively double the total burn time per pack.
- Scent character
Unscented charcoal base delivers an evolving six-note fragrance from lemon top to lingering sandalwood-musk base.
Why this is supported
Moodgie uses unscented charcoal for olfactory neutrality, so the fragrance transmits without interference from a smoky base.
we select unscented charcoal sticks chosen for their clean burn and olfactory neutrality.
moodgie.caAs the incense burns, heat activates layers of fragrance: subtle top notes appear first, then deeper, warmer tones that linger.
As the incense burns, heat activates different layers of the fragrance over time. Subtle top notes appear first, followed by deeper, warmer tones that linger in the space.
aromawarehouse.comThe official note breakdown is: top—lemon, tonka bean; heart—sweet amber, vanilla; base—sandalwood, musk.
Top: Lemon, tonka bean - Heart: Sweet amber, vanilla - Base: Sandalwood, musk
moodgie.caTonka bean adds a dry vanilla-almond complexity with fixative properties that help the scent persist in the room after the burn.
The smell of tonka bean is warm and complex: vanilla-like, but drier and less sweet; almond-like, but without the harsh sharpness of benzaldehyde; hay-like in the way of freshly cut clover drying in summer sun.
fragrenza.comhas excellent fixative properties
incensemaking.comThe brand describes the overall effect as 'leaving behind a warm, expressive, and lasting presence'.
- Forbidden allure
Coumarin's US food ban adds forbidden-fruit allure.
Why this is supported
Coumarin has been banned as a food additive in the US since 1954, yet is safe for incense. A source notes,
too dangerous for your plate, perfectly fine on your skin
thesnifftest.co.uk. This forbidden status adds cachet to the incense.
- Scent complexity
Scent moves from hay to almond-vanillic with a creamy base.
Why this is supported
Coumarin's concentration-dependent scent ranges from
freshly mown hay and cut grass
thesnifftest.co.ukto
almond-vanillic, rich, almost edible
thesnifftest.co.uk. The overall tonka bean profile is described as
vanilla-like, but drier and less sweet; almond-like, but without the harsh sharpness of benzaldehyde
fragrenza.com. When combined with sandalwood and amber, they form a
cashmere-like skin scent
thesnifftest.co.uk. The fragrance pyramid lists
Top: Lemon, tonka bean - Heart: Sweet amber, vanilla - Base: Sandalwood, musk
moodgie.ca, confirming the dry-down to creamy, woody notes.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A partially opened rectangular incense box with several black charcoal incense sticks visible from the open flap; a beige adhesive label with French and English fragrance name is affixed to the box top.
- Visible incense sticksMultiple thin cylindrical charcoal incense sticks protrude from the open end of the inner box; sticks are matte black and lie parallel to each other with cut ends visible at the open edge.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.23 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Open inner flapWhite die-cut box flap is opened to reveal the incense sticks; flap shows an embossed small circular smiley or puncture detail near its rounded corner.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Fragrance labelRectangular beige label centered on the box top with handwritten-style uppercase French text and a smaller printed English line beneath.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - French fragrance name“AMBRE DOUX + FEVES DE TONKA”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - English fragrance line“Sweet amber + Tonka beans”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.43 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high) - Brand wordmark“moodgie”
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.46 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.74 · w 0.46 · h 0.16 (high) - Product copy - bilingual quantity line“20 bâtonnets d'encens au charbon”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (medium) - Product copy - English“20 Charcoal Incense Sticks”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.17 · w 0.52 · h 0.05 (medium) - Short tagline French“Respire. L'air est bon ici.”Partial
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.22 · w 0.32 · h 0.04 (medium) - Short tagline English“Breathe. Take it all in.”Partial
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.55 · w 0.40 · h 0.04 (medium)
Packaging
White textured rectangular carton packaging with printed black brand name, bilingual small copy and a centered beige fragrance label; one box is opened to show the inner contents.
- Outer carton shapeLong flat rectangular cartons with textured white stock and folded tuck ends visible; multiple stacked boxes are shown.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Beige adhesive labelMatte beige rectangular label adhered to the top of the middle box, containing fragrance text.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Printed small-copy linesMultiple small black printed lines on the box edge include a bilingual quantity/description and short taglines.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (medium) - Emboss or tactile textureBox surface appears to have a subtle paper texture visible in highlights and shadows.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.28 · w 0.96 · h 0.44 (medium)
Other
Studio shot with warm neutral background; three boxes arranged diagonally, soft directional lighting from upper left creating gentle shadows.
- Shot compositionDiagonal arrangement of three identical boxes across the frame with the middle box opened to reveal sticks; image is a close cropped top view at a slight angle.
- Background and surfaceSmooth warm beige background surface contrasts with the white boxes and casts soft shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left produces gentle highlights on box texture and soft drop shadows to the lower right of objects.
Colors
matte black· incense sticks#0E0D0Ctextured white· box exteriorPackagingwarm beige· fragrance labelPackaging#C6AB91ink black· printed textPackaging- Visible incense sticksMultiple thin cylindrical charcoal incense sticks protrude from the open end of the inner box; sticks are matte black and lie parallel to each other with cut ends visible at the open edge.
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Product
Assortment of amber-tinted glass containers and black accessories arranged flat; several items bear the 'moodgie' wordmark in white. Visible components include cylindrical jars with screw lids, a small amber bottle with a narrow neck, a black round lid, black incense sticks, and a partially visible white rectangular incense box.
- Amber glass jar, uprightCylindrical amber-tinted glass jar with a black screw lid and a white 'moodgie' wordmark printed near the lower third of the jar; appears glossy with vertical reflections.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.26 · h 0.35 (high) - Amber glass bottle, narrow neckSmaller amber glass bottle with a short threaded neck and a white 'moodgie' wordmark printed on the front; bottle is shown upright and glossy with highlights.
1 region
x 0.57 · y 0.32 · w 0.16 · h 0.22 (high) - Amber glass bottle, invertedAmber glass bottle shown on its side (upside-down orientation) with the white 'moodgie' wordmark printed and small illegible fine-print lines; bottle has a visible threaded neck at right.
1 region
x 0.73 · y 0.24 · w 0.17 · h 0.26 (high) - Black round lid with embossed logoMatte black circular lid with an embossed 'moodgie' wordmark visible on the top surface, positioned near the center-right of the composition.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (high) - Black incense sticksMultiple thin matte black incense sticks bundled or laid parallel; two separate bundles run horizontally across the image and one vertical set appears near the central white box.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.70 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.33 · y 0.08 · w 0.05 · h 0.60 (medium) - Amber glass candle jar, openAmber glass jar shown with the lid removed revealing a white or off-white wax candle surface; jar rim is glossy and reflective.
1 region
x 0.85 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.13 (high) - White incense box, verticalTall narrow white rectangular box standing vertically with a small rectangular pale green sticker near its lower half and a small black 'moodgie' wordmark printed near the top edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.68 (high) - White rectangular box, horizontal labelLong white rectangular box placed horizontally with a beige rectangular sticker near the right end that contains handwritten-style text.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.43 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Wordmark on jars and boxes“The lowercase wordmark 'moodgie' printed in white on multiple amber glass containers and on at least one white box.”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.30 · w 0.38 · h 0.46 (high) - Fine-print lines under wordmarkShort lines of small white fine-print text appear beneath some 'moodgie' wordmarks on amber bottles but are too small to read at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.34 · w 0.16 · h 0.10 (medium)
Packaging
White rectangular incense boxes with small colored adhesive labels are visible; one sticker reads a product scent name in French and English. A white product sleeve displays bilingual small-print quantity text.
- Horizontal box sticker text“AMBRE DOUX + FEVES DE TONKA”
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.43 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high) - Horizontal box subtext“Sweet amber + Tonka beans”
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.46 · w 0.20 · h 0.03 (high) - Vertical box green label text (partial)“EUCALYPTUS [obscured] LITCHEN”Partial
1 region
x 0.31 · y 0.32 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium) - White sleeve bilingual quantity text“20 batonnets d'encens au charbon”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.82 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (high) - White sleeve English quantity text“20 Charcoal Incense Sticks”
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.85 · w 0.28 · h 0.04 (high)
Other
Flat lay lifestyle composition on two-tone paper with directional soft lighting and subtle shadows; image crops show partial products and tight framing.
- Shot compositionFlat-lay top-down arrangement with items aligned to form a grid-like composition; some items are cropped at the image edges.
- Background and stagingTwo adjacent flat paper surfaces in warm neutral tones form the background; a rust-colored rectangular paper underlies the right column of products.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft directional lighting from upper-left producing gentle highlights on glossy amber glass and soft shadows cast to the lower-right.
- Image crop and partial itemsSeveral jars and boxes are partially cropped by the image borders, notably top-left and bottom-right corners.
Colors
amber brown· amber glass#5B2A1Cmatte black· incense sticks and small details#0E0E0Ebright white· primary box backgroundPackagingwarm beige· beige product stickerPackagingpale sage· vertical box labelPackaging#ECEBEA- Amber glass jar, uprightCylindrical amber-tinted glass jar with a black screw lid and a white 'moodgie' wordmark printed near the lower third of the jar; appears glossy with vertical reflections.