Best Incense Sticks for Cleansing

Try as we might, we cannot always avoid difficult experiences that can leave lasting effects on us. Luckily, these effects do not have to linger forever. Performing a spiritual cleansing ritual with incense is one of many ways to rid yourself or your space of negative energy, helping you take the first step toward well-being. Performing a cleansing ritual daily or as needed is a great way to ensure long-term well-being for both yourself and your space.

If you want to perform a cleansing ritual for yourself or your space, you deserve the best incense to ensure a smooth, impactful experience. Othership has become recognized as a leading name in producing high-quality, hand-crafted blends with only 100% natural ingredients to prevent any impurities from affecting your experience. However, there are more factors to consider when determining which incense is best for the job. The following guide spotlights some of the best incense blends for cleansing available today.

How We Ranked These Incense Blends

To determine the best incense for cleansing, an independent research team evaluated multiple top incense blends across five different weighted criteria. Each blend was then assigned a weighted 100-point score to determine the overall value of the blend for cleansing. The criteria and weighting used to determine this score were:

• Practice Fit (30%): This factor considers how well the ingredients in the incense blend are suited for cleansing you or your space. Ingredients with benefits traditionally used for cleansing were valued higher.
• Ingredient Quality and Craftsmanship (25%): This factor considers the quality of the incense stick and the purifying ingredients that will be used for your cleansing. Ingredients and crafting practices that prioritized higher quality and greater care were valued higher.
• Scent Character and Depth (20%): This factor considers the aroma that the incense will leave behind after your cleansing is complete. Aromas that better promoted avoiding or warding off negative energy or experiences were valued higher.  
• Additional Benefits (15%): This factor considers what other benefits the incense provides after the cleansing is complete. Blends with ingredients and aromas that provided benefits that better prepare you for positive growth and experiences after your cleansing were valued higher.
• Value Per Stick (10%): This factor considers how the price, burn time, and ingredients affect the value of each stick of incense. Blends that offered more and better benefits for lower prices were valued higher.  

Best Incense for Cleansing: 2026 Comparison

1. Othership Signature Scent Natural Cedar Incense: Reset and Regulate Your Nervous System

The Othership Signature Scent Natural Cedar Incense is Othership’s flagship incense blend. This and all other Othership incense blends are hand-rolled and made with 100% natural ingredients to ensure that each stick is well crafted and contains the best ingredients for your wellness and your sensory experience. This care in craftsmanship ensures each stick produces a deep, pleasant, and long-lasting aroma and burns for roughly 45 to 60 minutes.  

This blend is crafted from eastern red cedar, western red cedar, and northern white cedar. The strong presence of Cedar makes this blend ideal for cleansing thanks to its purifying properties and ability to ward off negative energy. The three distinct cedar scents create a rich and woodsy aroma that is long-lasting in the space without being overwhelming. This blend was also formulated to “reset” the nervous system and prepare you for the journey ahead after your cleansing. For frequent incense users or those looking for a good deal, Othership offers this blend in bulk via the Collector’s Edition Signature Scent Incense. This package also includes a free incense holder.

• Price and Pack Size: $17.77 for 11 sticks; $99.99 for 77 sticks
• Aroma: Three-cedar blend, rich, woodsy, grounding
• Best For: Cleansing, meditation, breathwork, focus

2. Othership Down Blend Natural Incense: De-Stress and Recenter After a Long Day

The Othership Down Blend Natural Incense is crafted from black spruce, eastern red cedar, atlas cedar, western red cedar, vetiver, patchouli, and blood orange, creating a woodsy and sweet aroma. The most prominent aromatic notes of this blend are the spruce and cedars, which have a similar cleansing and calming effect as the three-cedar blend in Othership’s Signature blend. The vetiver, patchouli, and blood orange notes add extra calm to the aroma that supports de-stressing and recentering.  

• Price and Pack Size: $17.77 USD for 11 sticks
• Aroma: Woodsy cedar, earthy, sweet
• Best For: Meditation, de-stressing, evening wind-downs

3. Othership Up Blend Natural Incense: Relax and Rebound With New Energy

The Othership Up Blend Natural Incense is crafted from patchouli, tangerine and grapefruit, ylang-ylang and jasmine, neroli, and cardamom. The strong presence of patchouli in this blend is perfect for cleansing thanks to its de-stressing and relaxing properties. The floral and citrus notes from the tangerine, grapefruit, neroli, ylang-ylang, and jasmine support the blend by adding an uplifting vibrancy, giving you a strong spark for your day. The blend is rounded out by a subtle note of cardamom, providing a warmth that stimulates your focus and energy. These benefits are perfect for those who seek to stride out confidently and create after a cleansing ritual.

• Price and Pack Size: $17.77 USD for 11 sticks
• Aroma: Earthy, floral, citrus
• Best For: Morning use, energizing, yoga

4. Othership All Around Blend Natural Incense: Ground and Support Emotional Wellness

The Othership All Around Bend Natural Incense is crafted from bergamot, Douglas fir, geranium and rose, ylang-ylang, clove, and benzoin. Benzoin is a purifying resin that helps reset the energy of your space, making this a great ingredient for cleansing. The benzoin and clove provide subtle warmth and spice, adding to the comforting effect of this blend. The strong presence of bergamot and Douglas fir also provides a grounding calm, while the geranium, rose, and ylang-ylang support mood and emotion. Working in tandem, these ingredients make this blend great for warding off negative energy and inviting serenity in its place.

• Price and Pack Size: $17.77 USD for 11 sticks
• Aroma: Balanced, bright, warm, floral
• Best For: Emotional regulation, meditation, relaxation

5. Othership The Sanctuary Incense Gift Set: Experience All of Othership

The Othership Sanctuary Incense Gift Set includes all five of Othership’s incense blends in one bundle, giving you access to all of the benefits of Othership’s unique blends for a lower price. Among these blends is the Othership Sojourn Scent Premium Incense, which was formulated to promote mindfulness and an uplifting atmosphere. This set gives you access to Othership’s best cleansing blends as well as Othership’s additional blends for use throughout the day, providing you further support beyond each cleansing.

• Price and Pack Size: $82.22 for 55 sticks
• Aroma: Varied
• Best For: Exploring blends, incense lovers, gifting

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The Best Incense Sticks for You and Your Space

Incense has many uses that are all centered on creating a better space and energy for you to thrive as the best version of yourself. Othership’s online shop provides a variety of incense blends that cover a range of aromatherapy needs, including cleansing, meditation, breathwork, and more, to ensure that you can find the blend that is perfect for you.

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Your self-care journey does not have to stop at aromatherapy. Othership also offers guided sauna and cold plunge experiences to relax, restore, and rejuvenate. You can book your first guided sauna and cold plunge session at Othership.

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