Incense Synonym Novels & Stories

I realized the thick air was a result of incense burning somewhere. The familiar scent of burning incense lingered in the air, a blend of sage and sandalwood. It was the kind that made people drowsy. Back when I was still studying at the Temple, I had fallen asleep in class more than once because of it, earning more than a few scoldings from my teachers. After class, Reine would smile and comfort the still-young me. “Our little Lucian is just growing. Of course you need more sleep—how else will you get taller?”

6. Ragnar lay still on his bed, feeling the prick of the acupuncture needles being placed into his skin. As the treatment continued, the room was filled with a strong aroma of burning incense. The sweet and slightly woody fragrance of sandalwood and the sharp, earthy scent of mugwort mixed together to create a heady and calming atmosphere. The incense smoke lazily spiraled up from the small burner placed in the corner of the room, casting a hazy glow over the space.

He was confused. "Are you sure?" he asked. I nodded. "The poison I told you about, apart from ingesting it, it can be burned and whoever smells it can be poisoned. If his majesty keeps inhaling it, the poison might become stronger and will resist the antidote that I've been giving the Emperor. I'm very positive that it's the incense but if you don't believe me, then we can test it. I just need one incense stick, the one that the Empress is lighting for the Emperor." I told him. He was still a bit confused but he gave in.