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Palo Santo

Brief explanation: Palo Santo is an aromatic wood with a warm, resinous, and slightly sweet scent.

What is Palo Santo?

Palo Santo is traditionally used as an incense wood. Its scent is warm, soft, woody, and often slightly citrusy. In living spaces, Palo Santo is often used for small rituals, quiet moments, or for atmospheric fragrancing.

Synonyms and related terms

Incense wood, sacred wood, Holy Wood, woody fragrance, incense, ritual fragrance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Palo Santo smell like?

Palo Santo smells woody, warm, slightly sweet, and depending on the quality, somewhat citrusy.

How is Palo Santo used?

The wood is briefly lit, the flame is blown out, and the fragrant smoke can gently unfold.