HEM Opium Incense Sticks in El Paso
About this item
- Warm oriental-floral aroma: sweet amber over a resinous balsamic base with soft powdery floral and spice notes
- Charcoal-dipped bamboo-core sticks in HEM's classic construction for a smooth, steady scent throw
- 8 sticks per cardboard box, about 15g net weight
- Roughly 9-inch sticks that each burn for about 60 minutes, a longer-than-average stick burn
- "Opium" is a perfume-style fragrance name only, echoing a classic amber accord; contains no poppy or opiate
- Made in India by HEM; stocked locally, check the live availability on this page for the El Paso store that has it
Product description
HEM Opium is a charcoal-dipped incense stick that fills a room with a warm, sensual oriental-floral aroma. Built on sweet amber and a resinous balsamic base with soft powdery floral and spice notes, it reads rich and heady without being sharp. The box holds 8 sticks roughly 9 inches long, each burning for about 60 minutes, and it is hand-finished in India in the classic HEM style. El Paso Smoke Shops keeps it on local shelves, so you can pick it up the same day. Check the live availability on this page for the El Paso store that has it.
What HEM Opium Actually Smells Like
Opium is a blended oriental-floral fragrance. The heart is sweet amber over a resinous, balsamic base, softened by powdery floral and gentle spice notes, so the overall impression is warm, rich, and a little heady. It is one of HEM’s more sensual, evening-leaning scents, closer to a warm perfume accord than to a bright citrus or clean herbal stick. If you enjoy amber, resin, and soft florals layered together, this is squarely in that lane.
Where the Name Comes From
“Opium” here is an evocative, exotic perfume name, not an ingredient. It echoes the classic Opium-style oriental-amber perfume accord that inspired the fragrance. It is a scent and heritage name only, carrying no spiritual or occult association, and the product contains no poppy and no opiate. You are buying a warm amber-floral aroma with an old-world perfume feel, nothing more.
The Sticks and How to Burn Them
These are HEM’s signature charcoal-dipped sticks: a slim bamboo core dipped in a charcoal and wood-powder paste bound with jiggat (halmaddi gum) and infused with fragrance oils. To use one, light the coated tip, let the flame catch for a few seconds, then gently blow it out so the tip glows and releases a steady ribbon of scented smoke. Rest the stick in a proper incense holder or ash catcher to collect the ash. Each stick burns for roughly 60 minutes, which is on the longer side for a stick and makes a single one plenty for scenting a living room, studio, or a quiet space set aside for meditation or yoga ambiance.
Pack, Size, and Origin
Each cardboard box contains 8 sticks with a net weight of about 15 grams, and the sticks measure roughly 9 inches (about 2mm thick). HEM produces this line in India, where the brand is one of the most widely recognized charcoal incense makers. The compact box stores easily and keeps the sticks straight and unbroken until you are ready to light one.
If you want a warm, amber-forward oriental-floral incense with a genuine perfume character, HEM Opium delivers a long, even burn at an easy everyday value. Our Hosts stock and handle HEM across our El Paso stores, so use the live availability on this page to find the location that has it and grab a box today.
Specifications
- Brand
- HEM
- Scent
- Opium
- Scent Family
- Blend (warm oriental-floral: amber, resinous base, soft floral and spice)
- Form
- Incense sticks
- Base
- Charcoal-dipped (bamboo core)
- Count
- 8 sticks per pack
- Net Weight
- About 15g
- Length
- About 9 in
- Thickness
- About 2mm
- Burn Time
- About 60 minutes per stick
- Container
- Cardboard box
- Color
- Brown
- Made In
- India
- Ingredients
- Bamboo core stick dipped in charcoal/wood-powder paste bound with jiggat (halmaddi gum) and infused with fragrance oils (full list not printed on the box)
Questions & Answers
What does HEM Opium incense smell like?
It is a warm oriental-floral blend. You get sweet amber over a resinous, balsamic base, softened by powdery floral and light spice notes, for a rich, heady, perfume-like aroma. It leans warm and sensual rather than bright or fresh.
Does HEM Opium incense contain any opium or poppy?
No. "Opium" is an evocative perfume-style fragrance name that echoes a classic amber accord. It is a scent name only and the product contains no poppy and no opiate.
How long does one HEM Opium stick burn?
Each stick burns for about 60 minutes, which is longer than many incense sticks. One stick is usually enough to scent a room or a quiet space for a full session.
How many sticks come in a box?
Each cardboard box holds 8 sticks, with a net weight of about 15 grams. The sticks are roughly 9 inches long.
Are these charcoal or masala incense sticks?
They are charcoal-dipped sticks. A slim bamboo core is dipped in a charcoal and wood-powder paste bound with jiggat (halmaddi gum) and infused with fragrance oils, which is HEM's signature construction. This differs from hand-rolled masala sticks that press the aromatics into a dough.
How do I burn HEM Opium incense safely?
Light the coated tip, let it catch for a few seconds, then gently blow out the flame so the tip glows. Rest the stick in an incense holder or ash catcher on a heat-safe surface, keep it away from anything flammable and out of reach of children and pets, ventilate the room, and never leave a burning stick unattended.
For ambiance and fragrance use. HEM Opium is an incense product; "Opium" is a perfume-style scent name only and the product contains no poppy or opiate. No health, wellness, mood, or spiritual effects are claimed. Burn responsibly: place lit sticks in a proper holder on a heat-safe surface, keep away from anything flammable, ventilate the room, keep out of reach of children and pets, and never leave burning incense unattended. Availability is per store; check the live availability on this page for the El Paso store that has it.
