Guide
Incense and burners: how to choose
A short guide to choosing an incense burner and the right incense for it. With the pieces we stock and their prices, side by side.
9 incense pieces from €19,92 delivery within 8 business days
Three questions before you choose
- What do you want to burn?
Sticks and cones burn on their own and only need a simple holder. Loose resin needs charcoal and a metal vessel.
Compare pieces - Where will it stay?
A hanging burner or one with a handle lets you carry the smoke around the house. A table burner stays in one place.
See burners - Is it a gift?
An incense set with several scents is the easiest gift: it can be used straight away and needs no practice.
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All the pieces, side by side
Sorted by price. The "Use with" column summarises each product page.
| Piece | Type | Use with | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Brass Incense Burner · Om | Brass burner | Resins and charcoal (see product page) | €19,92 |
| Brass Bowl for Charcoal and Resins · Moon Phases | Brass burner | Resins and charcoal (see product page) | €19,92 |
| Ritual Resin Sticks · Yagra and Rose Kit | Resin on a stick | A burner or heat-resistant dish | €21,60 |
| Ritual Resin Sticks · Copal and Dragon's Blood Kit | Resin on a stick | A burner or heat-resistant dish | €21,60 |
| Pyramid Incense · Set of 5 Scents | Incense sticks | A holder for incense sticks | €28,75 |
| Brass Censer with Wooden Handle · Cross | Brass burner | Resins and charcoal (see product page) | €29,76 |
| Hanging Brass Incense Burner | Brass burner | Resins and charcoal (see product page) | €37,30 |
| Mango Wood Backflow Burner · Ohm | Backflow burner | Backflow cones, sold separately | €37,50 |
| Turtle Incense Burner · Verdigris Finish | Table burner | Sticks, cones or coils | €54,00 |
Burners
In brass, copper or wood. Check each product page for the kind of incense it takes, because not every burner suits everything.
Hanging Brass Incense Burner · Om
Hanging incense burner in polished brass with the Om symbol and star cut-outs, attached to three golden chains. For resins, cones or charcoal.
Brass Bowl for Charcoal and Resins · Moon Phases
Wide polished brass bowl engraved with the phases of the moon, with a mesh lid, for burning resins, herbs or powdered incense over charcoal.
Brass Censer with Wooden Handle · Cross
Brass censer with a wooden handle and a domed lid topped with a cross. The wide openings let the smoke out gently.
Hanging Brass Incense Burner
Hanging brass incense burner, with detailed engravings and a cross finial. Hangs from a chain; suitable for resins, cones or charcoal.
Mango Wood Backflow Burner · Ohm
Incense burner in mango wood with the Ohm symbol. The smoke pours down the burner like a waterfall. Use with backflow incense cones, sold separately.
Turtle Incense Burner · Verdigris Finish
Turtle-shaped metal incense burner, handmade, with an aged verdigris finish. Takes sticks, cones or coils.
Incense
Sets with several scents, made in India. The simple way to try before settling on one scent.
Ritual Resin Sticks · Yagra and Rose Kit
Starter kit of ritual resin sticks, handmade in India: 6 scents and 8 sticks in an eco-friendly box. Includes yagra, rose, cinnamon and sandalwood, among others.
Ritual Resin Sticks · Copal and Dragon's Blood Kit
Starter kit of ritual resin sticks, handmade in India: 6 scents and 8 sticks in an eco-friendly box. Includes copal, dragon's blood and palo santo, among others.
Pyramid Incense · Set of 5 Scents
Set of five incense blends in a pyramid-shaped box: Cleansing, Success, Love, Prosperity and Seduction. Each tube holds 12 sticks, a gemstone pendulum and a printed divination map.
Before you light it
- Place the burner on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
- Open a window: any smoke indoors calls for ventilation.
- Never leave incense burning unattended, or within reach of children or pets.
Frequently asked questions
Which burner works for sticks?
A holder with a hole for the stick and a base for the ash, or a table burner that takes sticks. Check the product page: not every brass burner holds a stick.
What are backflow cones?
Cones with a hole in the base. The smoke flows down instead of up and runs along the burner. They only work on a backflow burner, and a regular cone will not give that effect.
How do you burn loose resin?
On a charcoal disc made for incense, inside a metal vessel with a layer of sand. Wait until the charcoal glows, then add a pinch of resin.
Is it safe to burn incense at home?
Burning incense releases fine particles, like any smoke. Use it with a window open, one piece at a time, and avoid it around babies, pregnant women or people with asthma.