The Heart Body / Personality

Floral Petals

Use petals as the body of the scent: rose, jasmine, lavender, frangipani, osmanthus, peach blossom, and peony.

Floral Petals raw materials and powder

The Formulation Role

2.0 Parts Body

Flowers create the heart of the incense. They bring personality, softness, romance, brightness, or tropical warmth, but they usually need a wood base and resin anchor to survive the burn.

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Raw Rose material

Floral Petals

Rose

Rosa damascena
Heart BodyWater
Sweet, romantic, velvety

Rich sweet red rose bouquet with honey undertones.

Master notes

Highly reliable flower powder. It holds natural sweetness very well when burned.

Phenylethyl alcohol and geraniol are associated with lower cortisol and reduced sympathetic cardiac activity.

Raw Lavender material

Floral Petals

Lavender

Lavandula angustifolia
Heart BodyAir
Relaxing, herbal-sweet, clean

Clean relaxing floral with green herbal edges.

Master notes

Instantly recognizable. Perfect for calming and fresh sleep blends.

Linalool and linalyl acetate are associated with GABA-A modulation and slower, calmer brainwave states.

Raw Jasmine material

Floral Petals

Jasmine

Jasminum sambac
Heart BodyWater / Moon
Exotic, lush, sweet floral

Intoxicating warm white flowers on a balmy night.

Master notes

Very rich. Pair with deep woods to balance heavy sweetness.

Benzyl acetate and linalool are associated with autonomic calm and positive mood.

Raw Osmanthus material

Floral Petals

Osmanthus

Osmanthus fragrans
Heart BodyAir / Earth
Fruity-sweet, honey, apricot

Sweet peaches, honeyed tea, golden blossom.

Master notes

Naturally fruity. Great for sweet blends that should not smell perfumey.

Ionones are associated with respiratory comfort, warmth, and joy.

Raw Peach Blossom material

Floral Petals

Peach Blossom

Prunus persica
Heart BodyAir
Soft, powdery, delicate fruit

Gentle light spring blossoms and a sweet fruit whisper.

Master notes

Extremely delicate. It needs resin support or it vanishes into leaf smoke.

Mild flavonoid vapor compounds are associated with light neuro-calming effects.

Raw Frangipani material

Floral Petals

Frangipani

Plumeria spp.
Heart BodyWater / Sun
Tropical, warm, creamy floral

Tropical plumeria flowers and creamy island warmth.

Master notes

Distinct tropical signature. Burns sweet and smooth when finely ground.

Geraniol and benzyl salicylate are associated with emotional relief, mood support, and easier breathing.

Raw Peony Bud material

Floral Petals

Peony Bud

Paeonia lactiflora
Heart BodyAir / Water
Fresh, light, crisp floral

Morning garden blooms with crisp subtle sweetness.

Master notes

Subtle petal powder. Pair with mild woods so it is not masked.

Paeonol vapors are associated with mild sedative, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activity.

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