Frankincense — Boswellia sacra — has held its position at the apex of the global aromatic hierarchy for over 5,000 years. Its warm, cathedral-grade fragrance carries a quality that cannot be replicated synthetically: a depth that registers immediately as both ancient and precisely balanced.
Sustainably harvested Palo Santo from Peru’s dry coastal forests brings its complementary function — a clean, citrus-edged spatial primer that resets environmental density before the Frankincense begins its authoritative, slow expansion. The two ancient resins work in precise botanical sequence that produces an atmosphere of rare equilibrium: grounded enough to feel substantive, clear enough to feel precise.
Hand-rolled at Munay ki Peru using naturally harvested Bursera graveolens and pure Boswellia resin. No synthetic binders or accelerants.
Olfactory Profile
Opening notes: Bright, terpene-rich citrus from Palo Santo that clears and primes the space.
Mid-note: Warm, complex Frankincense — slightly sweet, cathedral-grade, and resinously authoritative.
Base: A sustained, grounded warmth that holds the space for several minutes after the burn.
How to Use
Hold the tip at 45 degrees over an open flame for 30 to 45 seconds. Gently blow out the flame — the ember smolders continuously for approximately 20 minutes. Place in a heat-safe ceramic or brass holder with slight room ventilation.
Product Specifications
- Item form Hand-rolled incense sticks
- Botanical blend Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens) + Frankincense (Boswellia sacra)
- Stick length 4.72 inches (12 cm)
- Units per pack 14 sticks
- Burn time ~20 minutes per stick
- Weight 85 g
- Origin Munay ki Peru
Origin & Sustainability
All Palo Santo is collected from naturally fallen trees in the Piura dry forests of northern Peru — no living trees are cut at any stage. Munay ki Peru operates under SERFOR export permits from Peru’s Ministry of Agriculture. The wood is cured naturally on the forest floor for a minimum of 4 years before harvest, guaranteeing peak resin maturation and full legal traceability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does palo santo and frankincense smell like?
The combination opens with Palo Santo’s clean, citrus-woody brightness — light and clarifying. As the stick progresses, the deep, warm authority of Frankincense takes over — cathedral-grade, grounding, and resinously precise.
What is the difference between palo santo and frankincense?
Palo Santo is a resinous wood from South America with a citrus-woody, spatially clarifying profile. Frankincense is a tree resin with a warmer, more authoritative aromatic depth. Blended together, they create a layered olfactory experience that neither achieves individually.
Are these palo santo incense sticks sustainably sourced?
Yes. Palo Santo is harvested from naturally fallen trees in Piura, Peru, under SERFOR permits. No living trees are cut. Munay ki Peru maintains full traceability from the forest floor to the finished product.
How long do palo santo frankincense incense sticks burn?
Approximately 20 minutes per stick. A pack of 14 sticks delivers roughly 280 minutes of continuous aromatic burning.
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