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Esteban Teck & Tonka Japanese Incense Sticks — gift idea

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Esteban Teck & Tonka Japanese Incense Sticks

40 Japanese incense sticks in Esteban's spicy-woody Teck & Tonka scent, with a holder.

73/ 100
CTG scoreGood pickHow we score
Budget $15 to $30 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 72
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 77
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 62
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 79
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 82
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

73 / 100

Teck & Tonka is a recognizable Parisian home scent, and incense offers a shorter, softer ritual than a candle. The holder is included, so it works straight out of the box.

Best forA man or couple who likes warm, woody scents at home
Best occasionHousewarming, birthday, Christmas
Avoid ifThe household has someone sensitive to smoke or fragrance.
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Frequently asked questions

How many sticks are in the box?

40 sticks, plus one incense holder.

How long does a stick burn?

About 25 minutes.

What are the scent notes?

Nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, sandalwood, patchouli, amber and tonka bean.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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