Premium Aromatic Incense Worth Exploring in Australia
Premium aromatic incense is not simply the product with the highest price or strongest fragrance. Stick count, burning time, scent composition, format, production location and the experience you want to create all contribute to its value.
At 9to5 Studios, Sydney customers can explore Gentle Habits incense in person in Haymarket, while shoppers elsewhere can order online across Australia. The current range moves from A$45 destination-inspired incense to A$65 Second Wave blends with gourmand, tropical and resinous personalities.
This guide compares the collections so you can decide where a premium incense experience may be worth the difference.
What Makes an Incense Feel Premium?
There is no single universal definition of premium incense. Within the Gentle Habits range, the differences are visible through several practical details.
The core This Is Incense products contain 60 Australian-made sticks with an approximate burning time of 25–30 minutes. The selected product pages describe the fragrances through Australian locations, essential-oil blends and recognisable notes such as grapefruit, cardamom, cedarwood, sandalwood and frankincense.
The collaboration and Second Wave products contain 50 sticks. These are listed at 11.5 centimetres long, with the same approximate 25–30 minute burning time, but they explore more layered fragrance directions including vanilla, amber, black pepper, ylang ylang, resin and patchouli.
Packaging, brand collaborations and the concept behind each composition also shape the experience. These features do not automatically make one product “better” for everyone, but they help explain why the range moves through several price levels.
Prices and availability below were checked on 28 July 2026. The selected items were displayed with an Add to Cart option on the 9to5 Studios collection page at that time.
This Is Incense: Australian Places in Fragrance Form
The core Gentle Habits This Is Incense range was listed at A$45 per box.
With 60 sticks in each box, this works out to approximately A$0.75 per stick before delivery. It is a useful entry point for someone who wants Australian-made aromatic incense in a generous everyday format.
Bondi Beach for Citrus, Spice and Cedarwood
Gentle Habits This Is Incense – Bondi Beach combines grapefruit with sweet cardamom and grounding cedarwood.
Its coastal inspiration makes it one of the brighter choices in the collection. The citrus opening may suit a living room, an open-window morning or the transition into a relaxed weekend at home.
Each box contains 60 sticks, with an approximate burning time of 25–30 minutes. The incense is made in Australia.
Tasmania for Leather and Frankincense
Gentle Habits This Is Incense – Tasmania moves towards a darker fragrance profile through leather and frankincense.
It offers a useful contrast to the coastal brightness of Bondi Beach. Choose this direction if you prefer dry, atmospheric or resinous home fragrance rather than fruit-led sweetness.
Margaret River for Western Australian Woods
Gentle Habits This Is Incense – Margaret River combines sandalwood oil with mandarin and fragonia.
The composition is described as woody, resinous, deep and smooth, linking the fragrance with the open landscapes of Western Australia. It may appeal to someone looking for an Australian incense gift with a strong sense of place.
Advanced Wash: A Home-Care Collaboration
The Dirt x Gentle Habits Advanced Wash Incense was listed at A$55.
This Australian-made collaboration translates The Dirt Company’s laundry fragrance into incense. Fig tree leaves, bergamot, amber and lemon are accompanied by galbanum essential oil, creating a green, clean scent direction.
The box contains 50 sticks measuring 11.5 centimetres, with an approximate burning time of 25–30 minutes. Based on its listed price and quantity, the cost is approximately A$1.10 per stick before delivery.
Its identity is different from a conventional floral or woody incense. Advanced Wash makes particular sense after cleaning a room, refreshing bed linen or completing the practical part of a weekend reset.
The Second Wave: Bolder Aromatic Incense
The Gentle Habits Second Wave products available on the collection page were listed at A$65. Each selected fragrance contains 50 Australian-made sticks measuring 11.5 centimetres, with an approximate burning time of 25–30 minutes.
That equals approximately A$1.30 per stick before delivery. The additional value is not simply a longer burning time; it comes from the distinctive fragrance direction, thicker format described within the range and more expressive scent stories.
Gelato for Sweet Orange, Vanilla and Sandalwood
Gentle Habits The Second Wave – Gelato is the gourmand choice.
Sweet orange, creamy vanilla and coconut meet soft florals, sandalwood and amber. The inspiration comes from beachside candy shops and sunlit afternoons, giving it a playful character without relying on one sweet note alone.
Gelato may suit relaxed entertaining, a creative afternoon or someone who already enjoys vanilla candles and gourmand perfume.
Bali Hai for Bergamot, Black Pepper and Jasmine
Gentle Habits The Second Wave – Bali Hai takes a tropical-spiced direction.
Bright bergamot and black pepper lead into jasmine and pepper berry. This contrast between citrus, flowers and spice gives it a more energetic structure than the softer destination-inspired blends.
Choose Bali Hai when you want aromatic incense to feel lively and noticeable rather than purely meditative.
Snake Flower for Frankincense, Resins and Woods
Gentle Habits The Second Wave – Snake Flower is the richest option among the currently available Second Wave sticks.
Frankincense, ylang ylang and amber sit over cedarwood, sandalwood and patchouli, with sage and resin adding further depth. The product is described as a twist on nag champa, placing familiar incense materials inside a more contemporary Australian composition.
It suits evening use and people already drawn to woody, earthy or resinous fragrance.
Choosing the Right Premium Incense
Start with the atmosphere you want rather than the highest price:
- Bright and coastal: Bondi Beach
- Dark and atmospheric: Tasmania
- Woody and connected to Western Australia: Margaret River
- Green and clean: Advanced Wash
- Sweet and gourmand: Gelato
- Tropical, floral and spicy: Bali Hai
- Earthy, resinous and layered: Snake Flower
For frequent burning, the 60-stick This Is Incense range offers the lowest approximate cost per stick among these options. The Dirt collaboration works for a specific clean-home ritual, while The Second Wave is designed for someone seeking a more distinctive fragrance personality.
Shop Premium Incense Online or in Sydney
9to5 Studios is a fragrance and incense shop located at Suite 403, 35–39 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000, in Haymarket.
Customers can explore Gentle Habits incense in store, use Click & Collect or shop the incense collection online. The current shipping policy provides free Australia-wide shipping on orders over A$95.
Product selection can change, so check the individual page for current availability before ordering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gentle Habits incense made in Australia?
The Gentle Habits incense products featured in this guide are listed as made in Australia.
How many sticks are in Gentle Habits incense?
The core This Is Incense boxes contain 60 sticks. Advanced Wash and the featured Second Wave fragrances contain 50 sticks.
Which Gentle Habits incense has the deepest woody profile?
Snake Flower combines frankincense, amber, cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli, sage and resin. Tasmania is another darker option, centred on leather and frankincense.
Where can I buy Gentle Habits incense in Sydney?
Gentle Habits incense is available from 9to5 Studios at Suite 403, 35–39 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000, subject to current availability.
Does 9to5 Studios ship incense around Australia?
Yes. The store offers Australian delivery, with free Australia-wide shipping currently available on orders over A$95.
