Parfums et huiles

Sticks and cones

Sticks burn longer and are the familiar format; cones give a stronger scent in a shorter time and need a heat-proof dish. Most shops carry both, with sticks as the main range.

Building a range

• Start with the best-known scents: Nag Champa, sandalwood, lavender, white sage and dragon's blood.
• Add a few seasonal or novelty scents and rotate them.
• Keep a tester or an open box nearby; scent sells scent.

Pack sizes

Satya flat boxes are sold by weight (usually 15 g) rather than stick count, because stick numbers vary. HEM hexagonal boxes hold 20 sticks.