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The Island Octopus Incensarium

Natural incense, oil-based fragrance, succulents & art by Matt. Previously Ethereal Aromas Incense Co

12/22/2023

Happy Winter Solstice!

12/11/2023

Hildegard's Christas Cookies originally appeared in various editions between 2010 and 2014 released as part of the "Yuletide Traditions" line from Ethereal Aromas Incense Company. This blend was originally inspired by the historical "Cookies for Preventing Sadness" from Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179). This new incarnation incorporates a more rounded out mix of resins and further additions to help bring out that cookie feel.

The recipe is primarily based in Omani Hojary frankincense with a couple other Boswellias added to the mix. The resin base is grounded with Sea-Kissed "sweet myrrh" Erythraea and bit of true Yemeni Commiphora myrrha, sweetened with a touch of Sumatran benzoin. A delectable blend of spice oils of cinnamon bark, nutmeg, ginger, clove, West Indian bay, star anise and orange have been infused into the resin mixture. Richened with butter CO2 and sugared with balsam and almond. Blended with fine white birch, cassia, and Aetoxylon "crocodile wood". Hand rolled in the original "Christmas cinnamon" Cinnamomum verum from Sri Lanka. Hand-made, all-natural, for electric and charcoal censers.

Original artworks by Matt from

12/04/2023

Caribbean Harvest Incense is back with an official release from the incense studio. The initial concept first appeared last year as a very small batch which was created during a live event. I loved it so much that I brought it back for an official release this year!

This first official edition is primarily based in Protium copal from Guatemala blended with a variety of copal (Bursera and Protium spp.) and my Sea-Kissed Myrrhs (mainly Commiphora erythraea and myrrha) which are created using the elements of the local coastal shoreline. The additions of the resins of tolu, lignum vitae, dragon's blood and shaved tonka beans bring their deep and mysterious sweet appeal, which were then infused with a mix of sweet spices, citrus, culinary herbs, and floral oils. The darker musky and leathery depths of the aromatic spectrum emerge with a touch of oakmoss, nagarmotha, West Indian bay, seaweed, amyris and others. Blended with excellent palo santo and Hawaiian sandalwood powder and hand rolled in powdered allspice and birch. Hand-made, all-natural, for electric and charcoal censers.

Original artworks by Matt from

12/01/2023

Holy Lemoncense Incense returns for the first time in over a decade! The very first edition was released by Ethereal Aromas Incense Co between 2012.

This new edition is based in a very special batch of Neptunian Frankincense (Boswellia dalziellii) made here on our local shores and sweet golden Boswellia ameero from Socotra and a rich golden “honey” Hojary (Boswellia sacra) from Oman. Sweetened with a touch of Thai benzoin and American styrax, and infused with the warmth of the ancient sun through the addition of Baltic amber. Blended with a sweet medley of lemon, litsea, sandalwood, amyris, ylang ylang, vanilla and others. Mixed with "lemon" sandalwood from the island of Timor, antique agarwood from the Nation of Brunei and fine white birch bark powder. Hand-rolled, all-natural, for electric and charcoal censers.

Original artworks by Matt from

11/30/2023

Angelsmoke Incense returns for the first time in 10 years! Originally released by Ethereal Aromas Incense Co in 2013.

This new edition is based in my Hojary grade Neptunian Frankincense (Boswellia sacra) made here on our local shores, blended with a variety of resins including Sumatran benzoin, Turkish storax, Royal Green Hojary and Spanish labdanum. Blended with the oils of rose, orris, sandalwood, lemon, nutmeg and and others. Mixed with antique Mysore sandalwood, Hawaiian sandalwood and Bulgarian rose petals. Hand-rolled, all-natural, for electric and charcoal censers.

Original artworks by Matt from

11/26/2023

100% natural, hand-rolled, resin-based incense for use with electric heaters and/or charcoal censers.

On sale this week on website!

Hildegard’s Christmas Cookies
Holy Lemoncense*
Angelsmoke*
Classic Candy Canes*
Caribbean Harvest Incense*
*100% vegan

11/25/2023

New incense blends, just in time for the holidays!

This year brings back some of my classic blends from the Yuletide Traditions line originally released years ago through Ethereal Aromas Incense Company.

Hildegard’s Christmas Cookies
Holy Lemoncense*
Angelsmoke*
Classic Candy Canes*
Caribbean Harvest Incense*
*100% vegan

Available separately, or as a set of 5 at a special price!

11/22/2023

New incense blends going up for presale this Friday!

After nearly 10 years, some of Ethereal Aromas classic Yuletide Traditions series return. Limited editions of Hildegard’s Christmas Cookies and Classic Candy Canes plus an official release of the new Caribbean Harvest Incense. Plus a few more to follow…

07/28/2023

Last week I released The Birth of Aphrodite.

A new “beach sand” style incense composed of rich resins, warm woods, musky herbs, balmy fruit, ethereal flowers as well as shells and salt from the sea. Inspired by the Aphrodite/Venus mythos… also incorporating native ingredients collected in Southwestern Florida.

Only available from our website:
https://www.islandoctopus.com/store/p320/The_Birth_of_Aphrodite_Incense_%28PREORDER%21%29.html

07/20/2023

After much delay… my new incense blend is finally available!

The Birth of Aphrodite is a complex blend of benzoin, copal, Sea-Kissed Myrrh, rose, myrtle, agarwood, sandalwood, labdanum, driftwood, pomegranate, seashells and other completely natural ingredients.

https://www.islandoctopus.com/store/p320/The_Birth_of_Aphrodite_Incense_%28PREORDER%21%29.html

05/27/2023

You can now come see the torchwood (Burseraceae) resins from my private collection on display this summer at the Sanibel Public Library!

The collection features 46 specimens from the incense tree family including species of Aucoumea (okoumé), Boswellia (frankincense), Bursera (copal), Canarium (elemi), Commiphora (myrrh), and Protium (copal).

The display will probably run through mid July. Hours are 9:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday and 9:00 - 1:00 on Saturdays.

PS: things have been fairly quite at the Incensarium over the past 6 months, but I do plan on returning with new products later this year. All things considered, post-hurricane Ian life is slowly stabilizing as we find our feet planted firmly on the ground.

03/25/2023

Sketch of the Green Heron (Butorides virescens) for this month’s installment of the Birdwatcher. These birds are known for being highly aggressive. I tried to capture some of their “personality” here 😆

03/24/2023

The local Bromeliads are in full bloom. I am new to the study of this particular plant family, but this appears to be the Cardinal Airplant (Tillandsia fasciculata). These were huge and growing on a cypress. I like to refer to them as “Tree Pineapples” 😆

03/23/2023

Another look at some Norfolk Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) resin.

03/22/2023

Norfolk Pine (Araucaria heterophylla) in the morning light.

03/18/2023

Just got back home from a mini 26 hour vacation… currently testing out the Birth of Aphrodite incense. It is divine!

I still have work to do on it before it can be released… mainly artwork creation and pricing. I am beyond happy with this one! And what form will this take? The premium ingredients lend towards the incense “pearl” form, but it sure looks like the “beach sand” form might be in order 🧐

It would make a delicious roll on perfume, but the high concentration of Styrax makes me concerned about skin sensitivities. So many possibilities lay ahead.

03/11/2023

Another beautiful day in Southwest Florida!

03/08/2023

Frankincense Rebirth…

Boswellia neglecta has began to sprout fresh leaves after a couple of months of dormancy.

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