Let me start by saying this dragon incense burner is a showstopper. The moment I unboxed it, the intricate hand-painted details and the light green glaze with subtle gold accents had me staring in awe. It’s not just an incense holder—it’s a miniature art piece that dominates my meditation corner.

The backflow feature is where the magic happens. When using cone incense (yes, you *need* cones for this effect), watching smoke cascade like a waterfall from the dragon’s mouth is hypnotic. Pro tip: Hunt for natural backflow cones online—the cheap fragrance-dipped ones ruin the experience with chemical smells.

For daily stick incense use, it’s functional but has quirks. Standard 8-inch sticks like Satya Sai Baba sometimes ash messily onto the dragon’s head due to the slightly narrow tray. Angle adjustment helps, but I wish the ceramic base was 1-2 inches wider.

Cleaning? Surprisingly effortless. The glazed ceramic lets ash wipe off with a damp cloth—no scrubbing burnt residue like cheaper burners. The weight (about 1.5 lbs) keeps it stable during yoga sessions, though I did knock it over once when enthusiastically switching poses.

Where it truly shines is ambiance creation. During evening meditations, the dancing smoke paired with dim lighting transforms my space into a mystical den. Friends always ask about ‘that cool dragon thing’—it’s become my ultimate conversation starter.

Delivery took forever (3 weeks for me), but the wait was justified by the craftsmanship. Just manage expectations: photos make it look more ‘antique bronze’ than the actual matte olive green.