Incense

Incense and resins to burn: scenting the space

Before being a perfumery ingredient, incense was a practice: burning a resin to scent a place, mark a moment, or welcome a guest. This tradition is still very much alive, particularly on the Arabian Peninsula, where interiors and clothing are scented using resins and wood chips placed on charcoal.

Our selection brings together natural resins and aromatic woods: frankincense from the Horn of Africa, agarwood chips, and carefully crafted blends combining resins, flowers, and spices. Each material reacts differently to heat: frankincense produces a light, lemony smoke, while agarwood produces a dense, woody, and animalic smoke.

How to use incense

• On charcoal or an electric burner, at a low temperature to prevent burning the material
• A few minutes are enough: the resin will leave a room delicately scented for a long time
• Ideal for scenting textiles and clothing, according to Arab tradition
• Pair with bakhoor for pre-blended mixtures

A natural extension of oud perfumery and oriental accords.