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Incense

Brief explanation: Incense includes resins, woods, herbs, incense blends, and other natural fragrances that are burned.

What is incense?

Incense is used to fill rooms with fragrance, atmosphere, and ritual character. This includes, for example, frankincense, benzoin, copal, palo santo, white sage, incense blends, or incense sticks. Depending on the material, the scent can be resinous, spicy, woody, fresh, or warm.

Synonyms and related terms

Smudging, Incense, Frankincense, Incense resin, Incense blend, Smudge, Palo Santo, White Sage, Incense sticks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you need for smudging/burning incense?

Depending on the incense, charcoal, an incense bowl, incense sand, a censer, or a suitable holder are used.

Is incense only for rituals?

No. Incense can be used for rituals, but also simply for atmospheric fragrancing of living spaces.