i KNOW nothing can compare to the real thing, but I was wondering what you guys thought of herbal incense?

If I were you I would stick to the real thing. Most herbal incense sold has very harmful when smoked plants inside. Many to which make you throw up and have sick feelings when smoked on occasion. Although herbal incense hits quick and has a somewhat feeling of a hard bit of the real stuff, it lasts for a short amount of time (30-40mins). You never know what your smoking if you smoke incense.