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incense

[in-sens] / ˈɪn sɛns /




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Walking around in flip-flops and burning his incense while bags from Erewhon sit on his countertop, he exudes an aura of California-cool.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Le Labo and Loewe are among the luxury brands now lending their names to incense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Light a candle or a bit of incense.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

"Still, being together with our people again, coming home is such a blessing," she said, as the smell of incense wafted through her house, out towards jasmine trees in bloom.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“It's to sweep out bad spirits. A must-have for a new space. Much like how Lian is lighting incense on her new altar.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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