See what goes into your incense
Our kits come in a clear bottle, with the ingredients listed below. Open it, feel the powders and make the incense yourself.
Purba ScentDIY Incense Making Kit
Stop inhaling perfume-dipped sawdust. Roll 25 pure botanical incense sticks in under 30 minutes.
Smells like deep oud and midnight jasmine, perfect for grounding moments.
- Yield
- Around 25 sticks
- Burn time
- 40-50 min
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Craft time
- Under 30 min
Rp 219.000
Free shipping within Indonesia. Handmade to order! Ships in 10 days.
What are you really burning in your home?
Over 90% of commercial incense sticks sold today are manufactured via industrial shortcuts. If you want to know what you are burning, start with the ingredients.
- Does strong incense smoke make you cough or feel uncomfortable?
- Does the package tell you which ingredients are inside?
Ingredients you can see and feel
Our kits are handmade with carefully chosen botanical ingredients. Zero synthetic fragrance. Woods, flowers, resins and plant-based binders.
Fully guided, from the first mix
Scan the code on your bottle for the step-by-step tutorial. Allow around 30 minutes to mix and shape, then leave your sticks to dry.
What’s Inside Your Kit
Black Agarwoodi
The dark resinous base that gives Purba its deep scent and ancient character.
Charcoal Basei
Ultra-fine botanical charcoal for an even burn and a natural matte-black color.
Jasmine Powderi
Fine-ground jasmine blossoms to soften the depth of the base.
Lavender Powderi
Highland lavender blended with jasmine for a calmer floral heart.
Myrrh Resini
Raw resin hand-ground in our Ubud studio for bittersweet temple-smoke depth.
Guar Gumi
A natural emulsifier that helps the dough bind and roll more cleanly.
Makkoi
Traditional water-soluble tree-bark binder that holds the dough together.
Bamboo Sticksi
Smooth bamboo cores for hand-rolling stick incense.
3 Simple Steps to Handcraft Your Incense
01
Mix
Add water little by little. Mix and knead until the powder becomes a smooth, soft dough.
02
Shape
Roll the dough onto your bamboo sticks. Keep the coating even so each stick dries consistently.
03
Dry
Leave space between the sticks and air-dry in a shaded, ventilated spot. Let them dry fully before burning.
Commercial incense vs. Our DIY Incense Kits
Commercial incense varies. Here is what to check on the shelf, and what you get with our kits.
| Commercial store | Sacred Smoke DIY Kit |
|---|---|
| Ingredients may not be listed | Named ingredients for each blend |
| Some sticks use synthetic fragrance | No synthetic fragrance |
| A finished stick you buy | Botanical powders you can see and feel |
| You do not make the blend yourself | Mix and shape your own sticks |
All burning incense produces smoke. Ventilate your space and keep smoke away from pets. Read the EPA’s guidance on indoor smoke.
Ready to experience the magic of handmade incense?
Beginner-friendly guidance. Pre-measured ingredients. Something you made with your own hands.
Order your kit nowPackaged in Ubud, Bali. Made from Raw Materials.
Perfect for
Who Will Love Purba?
- Those who have taken our Incense Course before.
- Anyone who has made incense before.
- People who love incense and have experience making it.
- Lovers of oud, myrrh, dark woods, and bold botanical smoke.
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FAQ
Purba Questions
Why is the Purba incense stick jet black?
The matte-black finish comes naturally from high-grade charcoal blended with dark black agarwood. We use zero artificial dyes or coal tars.
What kind of atmosphere is Purba suited for?
Purba is built for deep focus, evening space clearing, and quiet personal ritual work. It has a strong, memorable temple-smoke character.
What does Purba mean?
Purba means ancient in Indonesia. This blend pays homage to the sacred resin myrrh.
How long does Purba need to dry?
Because agarwood and charcoal doughs hold moisture well, allow 48 to 72 hours in a cool, ventilated room before the burn test.
What makes it intermediate level?
Purba contains charcoal for its jet-black color. This ingredient makes the dough less stretchy. We recommend learning how to hand-roll incense before getting this blend. For a beginner kit, please get Rosha.
