so I hate incense. It reminds me of hippies and ashrams, but this blend changed all that. The tin note is unmistakably pungent. The cut is a little too fine for my liking, but it still burns well. Upon opening, I was overwhelmed by the scent of incense and anise. Nothing about this tin should have worked for me, but it absolutely did. This is truly an English lovers dream. Spicy, with a hint of incense for the first few days. Let the tin mellow and you are left with a classic English blend. I hate typing so the effort spent on this review should be sufficient endorsement. If you like English blends, then this one is worth a try.