The nose is trained. Write down what you smell each time, and six months from now you'll thank your present self.
Each time you smell incense, note the region (or the source you know), the first impression (cool, sweet, floral, fruity), the finish, and your subjective feelings. Three to five lines is enough; persistence matters more than neatness.
Scent memories fade quickly; writing on the spot is far more accurate than filling in later. A phone memo or a small carry-around notebook both work. Make smelling, recording, and comparing a habit, and your judgment will improve noticeably.
Put records from different regions and different price points side by side, and you'll soon see patterns: which scent types you prefer, which are easy to confuse. This profile is more personal than any tutorial.
An incense-smelling journal isn't homework; it's a record of the dialogue between you and your nose.
When you come to the Songzhuang store to compare scents, smell and record as you go, and the shopkeeper can also give advice based on your notes. Come with your profile, and you'll gain far more than coming empty-handed.
You don't need to write every day. Smell two or three times a week, jotting three to five lines each time, and in half a year you'll have a solid scent map. What matters is consistency, not how long any single entry is. Looking back, you'll clearly see your nose getting sharper.
This article only shares methods of recording incense-smelling and everyday experiences; it makes no claims about efficacy or medical benefits.
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