Gorgo Incense

Blackbird

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SCENT NOTES: WOOD BOUQUET, BEESWAX 


THE STORY: GORGO IS INSPIRED BY THE STORY OF GORGO, QUEEN OF SPARTA, AND WIFE TO KING LEONIDAS. SHE WAS MOST FAMOUS FOR DISCOVERING A SECRET MESSAGE ON A WOOD TABLET COVERED IN BEESWAX WARNING THE SPARTANS OF XERXES' PENDING INVASION. WITH ITS BRILLIANT LAYERS OF CONTRASTING WOODS AND BEESWAX, GORGO WILL ENDOW ANY SPACE WITH AN AIR OF PREPAREDNESS FOR WHATEVER COMES NEXT.

CONTAINS: NATURAL BAMBOO CHARCOAL, BOTANICAL EXTRACTS, ESSENTIAL OILS, ABSOLUTES AND ISOLATES

DETAILS:

  • BURN TIME: 20 MIN APPROX. 
  • SCENT LASTS 2-4 HOURS (MEDIUM SIZE ROOM)
  • METAL LID MAY ACT AS A BURNER
  • REUSABLE AND/OR RECYCLABLE PACKAGING 
  • TRAVEL-FRIENDLY 
  • HANDMADE IN PORTLAND, OREGON

VOLUME:

  • CAPSULE CONTAINS 26 CONES.




 Q: How do I burn an incense pyre?          

A: First find a heatproof, non-flammable container such as a seashell, clay bowl, a rock or a device designed to burn incense cones. Place the cone in or on the container and light the tip of the cone with a lighter or match. Allow cone to burn for 10 to 15 seconds until a red ember is visible and then blow out. Your cone should smoke and continue to burn on its own. If it does not stay lit, try again.

 Q: How long will a cone of incense scent my room?         

A: Many hours depending upon your room size, ventilation such as AC or drafts. For larger rooms, burn two or three cones at once.

 Q: My incense cone didn't burn to the end. What do I do?              

A: First off, some mysteries of science and chemistry are never to be solved. Beyond that here are some helpful hints and tips. #1 Fire requires air. Try placing your cones on sand, salt or dry non-flammable soil to increase circulation. Also, try blowing on the cone a bit in the beginning to build up a larger ember #2 Made sure your cones didn't get wet or think about if the air is very humid. Water prevents fire. #3 Relight the cone. You can do this by holding the cone with tweezers for safety while you are lighting. #4 Break off the tip of a new cone. Sometimes the cone needs a larger ember to get started in life and to stay burning. #6 Don't let the flame run too long or too short before blowing out the cone. #7 Email info@blackbird.black for help.

 Q: Which of your scents are for men and which are for women?        

A: We believe that scent is a personal expression of your individuality and it's truly up to the individual to select scents that are right for them based on their skin type and personal preference.