Moodgie
Cedar & Siberian Pine Incense Stick Set Set Of 20
This set includes 20 handmade charcoal incense sticks from Canadian brand Moodgie. The resinous, refreshing scent combines cedar, Siberian pine, balsam fir, cypress, moss, and amber, evoking a northern forest. Each stick burns for approximately one hour; an incense holder is sold separately.
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Incense
Color
Size
Specifications
Set of 20 incense sticks with cedar and Siberian pine fragrance, handmade in Montreal.
Cedar, Siberian pine, balsam fir, cypress, moss, amber notes; burn time approximately 1 hour per stick.
- Material
- Fine fragrances oils, natural ingredients, charcoal incense sticks
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Home Fragrances > Incense
Additional Attributes
- Cedar
- Siberian pine
- balsam fir
- cypress
- moss
- amber
- burn time 1 hour
- handmade in Montreal
- set of 20
- incense holder sold separately
Product Insights
Moodgie's Cedar & Siberian Pine Incense Stick Set offers a six-note scent pyramid that evolves from balsam fir and cypress through cedar and Siberian pine to moss and amber, burning for 60 minutes on a charcoal core that adsorbs impurities for air purification. Each $1 stick, handcrafted in Montreal by a nine-person team using natural, phthalate-free ingredients (though fine fragrances may include synthetics), fills a room gently and lingers for 2–4 hours, trading the simplicity of single-note alternatives for a layered, artisan experience.
- Fragrance pyramid
Top: balsam fir & cypress, heart: cedar & Siberian pine, base: moss & amber
Why this is supported
The incense is built on a classical fragrance pyramid as shown in the brand's description:
Top: Balsam fir, cypress - Heart: Cedar, Siberian pine - Base: Moss, amber
moodgie.caThe balsam fir top note is described as
Sharp evergreen with sweet resin and a hint of citrus peel.
silloria.com, while the Siberian pine heart note is
crisp, fresh, and intensely green woody aroma with sharp, resinous undertones
parfinity.com. The base notes dry down to a
moss-and-amber base that dries down to a warm, earthy foundation
The coniferous scent experience — three_tier_scent_pyramid. The compressed charcoal base provides an even burn with fine smoke, allowing the layered notes to express cleanly. The scent
evolves over the 60-minute burn rather than delivering a single static note
The coniferous scent experience — three_tier_scent_pyramid. This incense is
Handcrafted in our Montreal workshop
moodgie.caand developed entirely in-house by a team of nine, ensuring the pyramid is as refined as their premium candles.
- Value
At $1/stick, this incense competes with single-note alternatives but offers a layered pyramid.
Why this is supported
A comparable single-note incense from Studio Akiyo is priced at
$19.99 CAD
studioakiyo.cafor a pack, while Moodgie, at $20 per 20 sticks, offers a layered pyramid with
Top: Balsam fir, cypress - Heart: Cedar, Siberian pine - Base: Moss, amber
moodgie.ca, providing more scent complexity for the same per-stick cost.
At $20 for a set of 20 sticks the per-stick cost is $1.00, which is roughly 9× the mass-market price of $4.28 for a comparable set (
$4.28
walmart.com). The product's layered fragrance pyramid (top, heart, base notes) distinguishes it from simpler mass-market incense, justifying the premium for scent-focused buyers.
- Air purification
Burning charcoal adsorbs airborne impurities for active air purification.
Why this is supported
The compressed charcoal base in Moodgie's incense sticks naturally adsorbs airborne impurities as it burns, a property distinct from wood-core incense that only masks odors. As
Charcoal naturally absorbs impurities and can help purify the air while releasing t he pleasant scent of the incense.
aromawarehouse.comThus, the stick provides an active air-purifying benefit alongside the forest fragrance.
- Burn quality
Even-burning charcoal core yields fine smoke and steady 60-minute fragrance release.
Why this is supported
The compressed charcoal core is designed to ignite quickly and burn evenly, as noted:
Charcoal incense sticks are made by infusing aromatic powders into compressed charcoal. They ignite quickly and burn evenly.
aromawarehouse.comBuyer feedback confirms the result is a clean-burning stick with light ash and fine, stable smoke:
Yes, they are considered clean-burning with light ash and fine, stable smoke.
Does the incense produce a lot of smoke or ash? Is it considered a low-smoke or clean-burning incense?This even, clean burn enables the fragrance to be released consistently over the full 60-minute burn time.
- Fragrance purity
Charcoal's neutral carrier avoids altering the intended six-note fragrance pyramid.
Why this is supported
Unlike wood-core incense that can introduce a woody or smoky undertone, charcoal burns with a neutral signature that does not interfere with the fragrance. A comparison with other artisanal incense confirms:
Moodgie's charcoal incense sticks, confirmed by reseller Buk & Nola as '20 charcoal incense sticks,' differ from the bamboo-and-wood-powder core used by Studio Akiyo — charcoal burns with a more neutral, low-smoke signature, letting the layered fragrance notes come through without interference
Value comparison with other artisanal incense — charcoal_stick_baseThis ensures the scent pyramid of top (balsam fir/cypress), heart (cedar/Siberian pine), and base (moss/amber) is expressed cleanly.
- Ingredients
Charcoal incense sticks with fine fragrance oils, natural, phthalate-free, dye-free ingredients.
Why this is supported
Moodgie states that its incense sticks are made with phthalate-free fine fragrances and charcoal sticks, free of dyes and heavy fixatives. Their ingredient disclosure says:
Moodgie incense sticks are made with phthalate-free fine fragrances and charcoal sticks, and are free of dyes and heavy fixatives [1].
Are the ingredients 100% natural and free from synthetic additives or toxic chemicals?This formulation uses fine fragrance oils instead of the 'classic fragrant oils' found in mass-market charcoal incense, resulting in a cleaner, more curated scent experience.
The brand's Q&A confirms the key formulation details:
Moodgie incense sticks are made with phthalate-free fine fragrances and charcoal sticks, and are free of dyes and heavy fixatives
Are the ingredients 100% natural and free from synthetic additives or toxic chemicals?. The material lists "fine fragrance oils" which distinguishes it from mass-market incenses using "classic fragrant oils" such as
Made with premium charcoal and classic fragrant oils for a slow and clean burn.
walmart.comThe absence of heavy fixatives leads to a gentler scent; the Q&A describes it as
gentle, balanced scent — not overpowering
How strong is the scent throw of these incense sticks? Would you say they are subtle or room-filling?- Artisan production
Handcrafted in Montreal by a nine-person team that develops all scents in-house.
Why this is supported
Moodgie's incense sticks are
Handcrafted in our Montreal workshop
moodgie.caby
a hands-on team of nine
instagram.comwho develop every product
from scent creation to final packaging
instagram.comcreating complex scent profiles such as
- Top: Balsam fir, cypress - Heart: Cedar, Siberian pine - Base: Moss, amber
moodgie.ca.
- Per-stick cost
Priced at $20 CAD per pack, about $1 per stick, reflecting handcrafted production.
Why this is supported
The $20 pack of 20 sticks costs about $1 per stick, while a mass-market alternative costs
$4.28
walmart.comfor a comparable pack, but Moodgie's sticks are
Handcrafted in our Montreal workshop
moodgie.causing fine fragrance oils and natural ingredients.
- Scent experience
Scent fills room gently, evolves evergreen to mossy, lingers 2–4h.
Why this is supported
gentle, balanced scent — not overpowering but noticeable enough to fill a medium room
How strong is the scent throw of these incense sticks? Would you say they are subtle or room-filling?It evolves through a recognized three-tier pyramid:
Top: Balsam fir, cypress - Heart: Cedar, Siberian pine - Base: Moss, amber
moodgie.caThe Siberian pine contributes a
crisp, fresh, and intensely green woody aroma
parfinity.com, while the balsam fir adds a
. After the stick finishes,
the scent lingers for 2 to 4 hours depending on room size
How long does the fragrance linger in a room after burning one stick? Is it comparable to other incense brands?- Scent profile
Six-note scent pyramid evolves throughout the burn and lingers for 2–4 hours.
Why this is supported
The fragrance unfolds as a three-tier pyramid:
Top: Balsam fir, cypress - Heart: Cedar, Siberian pine - Base: Moss, amber
moodgie.ca, with a throw described as
not overpowering but noticeable enough to fill a medium room
How strong is the scent throw of these incense sticks? Would you say they are subtle or room-filling?and lingering for
2 to 4 hours depending on room size
How long does the fragrance linger in a room after burning one stick? Is it comparable to other incense brands?.
- Naturalness transparency
Moodgie does not claim 100% natural; fine fragrances may include synthetics.
Why this is supported
The brand's Q&A response indicates that they do not claim the incense sticks are 100% natural; they state the fine fragrances may include synthetic components, providing transparency for health-conscious buyers.
- Burn performance
Charcoal base adsorbs impurities and burns with stable, fine smoke and light ash.
Why this is supported
The brand's Q&A confirms that the sticks produce
stable smoke and light ash
Does the incense produce a lot of smoke or ash? Is it considered a low-smoke or clean-burning incense?. Deep research further explains that the compressed charcoal base adsorbs airborne impurities as it burns, actively freshening the air rather than just masking odors.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Partially ejected bundle of thin black incense sticks resting beside white rectangular paperboard sleeve with a rounded end tab and a gray label that names the scent.
- Incense sticksA tightly grouped bundle of thin black charcoal incense sticks, their tips aligned and exposed from the open end of the inner sleeve.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.16 · w 0.25 · h 0.25 (high) - Inner sleeve geometryWhite rectangular paperboard sleeve with a tucked rounded end tab and a short flap where the sleeve opens to reveal the sticks.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Gray scent labelRounded-rectangle gray label affixed to the center of the sleeve, containing handwriting-style text naming the scent.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.24 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Scent name text“CÈDREx PIN SIBERIEN”
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x 0.36 · y 0.26 · w 0.26 · h 0.07 (high) - Scent subtitle text“Cedar + Siberian pine”
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x 0.43 · y 0.31 · w 0.18 · h 0.04 (high)
Packaging
White textured rectangular outer boxes with bold logotype and small bilingual descriptive lines printed directly on the box faces.
- Outer box logotype“Partially visible bold black logotype reading moodgie on at least two outer box faces.”
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.45 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.02 · y 0.78 · w 0.45 · h 0.16 (high) - Quantity and product type text“20 batonnetts d'encens au charbon”Partial
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.12 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (medium) - Quantity and product type English“20 Charcoal Incense Sticks”Partial
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x 0.03 · y 0.15 · w 0.40 · h 0.06 (medium) - Small tagline“Breathe. Take it all in.”Partial
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x 0.36 · y 0.40 · w 0.44 · h 0.04 (medium) - French tagline“Respire. L'air est bon ici.”Partial
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x 0.02 · y 0.10 · w 0.40 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Flat lay product photo on a dark textured backdrop with soft directional lighting producing mild shadows and highlights.
- Background and stagingDark muted green textured surface used as the background and supporting surface for the boxes and sticks.
- Shot compositionClose top-down angled flat-lay showing cropped outer boxes at top and bottom with the inner sleeve centered and partially open.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from the upper left creating gentle shadows beneath the boxes and subtle paper texture highlights.
Colors
matte black· incense sticks#0D0D0Doff-white· outer boxPackagingmuted gray· scent labelPackaging#A49492black· printed textPackaging#1A1C1C- Incense sticksA tightly grouped bundle of thin black charcoal incense sticks, their tips aligned and exposed from the open end of the inner sleeve.
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Product
Multiple amber glass containers and black charcoal incense sticks arranged flat; several items bear the word moodgie in white type. A white wax candle in an amber jar with a black lid is visible.
- Amber glass bottlesSeveral cylindrical amber glass bottles and jars with smooth glossy finish and black screw lids; most show a white lowercase 'moodgie' wordmark printed on the glass.
5 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.03 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.10 · w 0.36 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.36 · w 0.16 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.04 · y 0.74 · w 0.26 · h 0.24 (high) - White cardboard incense boxesLong narrow white rectangular boxes with matte finish positioned vertically and horizontally; one box has a small rectangular beige label with handwritten-style text.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.64 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.66 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.10 (high) - Black charcoal sticksThin cylindrical black incense sticks bundled together and placed horizontally and vertically beside boxes and jars; matte finish.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.04 · h 0.58 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.84 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.80 · w 0.36 · h 0.06 (high) - Open candleAmber glass jar containing white solid wax visible from top-right quadrant; jar has a separate black screw lid placed nearby embossed with 'moodgie'.
2 regions
x 0.86 · y 0.50 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.56 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Embossed lidRound black lid with an embossed 'moodgie' wordmark centered on the lid surface.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Small beige label text“AMBRE DOUX + FEVES DE TONKA”
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - White box vertical label text“EUCALYPTUS + LILAC [obscured]”Partial
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium) - Moodgie wordmark on product“moodgie”
4 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.86 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Small multilingual line“20 batonnets d'encens au charbon”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.88 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Small multilingual line english“20 Charcoal Incense Sticks”
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.90 · w 0.28 · h 0.04 (high)
Packaging
White rectangular boxes used as packaging for incense sticks, some with small beige or olive rectangular labels containing scent names.
- White box labelSmall rectangular beige label on a white box with handwritten-style uppercase text.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Packaging text on box“moodgie”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.86 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Flat lay lifestyle composition on two-tone neutral paper background with soft directional lighting and gentle shadows; objects evenly spaced and partially cropped at edges.
- Background and compositionTwo adjacent background panels in warm beige and muted terracotta create a grid-like staging; items arranged in a calibrated flat-lay grid and photographed from above.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left creates subtle highlights on glossy glass and faint cast shadows to the lower right of objects.
- Shot framingSeveral objects are partially cropped by the image edges on the left and bottom, indicating a larger set beyond the frame.
Colors
amber brown· amber glass#6C3A2Cmatte black· black lids and sticks#1B1B1Bsoft white· candle waxbright white· white box panelsPackaginglight beige· beige scent labelPackaging- Amber glass bottlesSeveral cylindrical amber glass bottles and jars with smooth glossy finish and black screw lids; most show a white lowercase 'moodgie' wordmark printed on the glass.
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