A quick googling reveals a number of ways to get that wood-fire smell. These include: a tin can of soaked wood chips with holes cut in placed next to the fire, cedar or pine incense on/near logs, and a nearby fire scented candle
There is even a product (seen here ) of a hollowed ceramic log and refillable granules that create both the wood burning smell AND the crackling sound.
There is even a product (seen here ) of a hollowed ceramic log and refillable granules that create both the wood burning smell AND the crackling sound.
... and the cancer-provoking microscopic particles! For only ten times the price!
More seriously, I'll look up if incense has the same problems. I don't see why it wouldn't.
Sam Harris, in his recent article called The Fireplace Delusion, tries to make you feel what it's like to react to a cached belief being irreparably destroyed. Just incase you forgot what your apostasy (if you had one, of course) was like in its early stages.
What are some of the Fireplace Delusions you've come across in your days?
EDIT: WOODSMOKE HEALTH EFFECTS