Incense in The Wind: Frankincense

Frankincense is an aromatic resin from the boswellia tree. It is one of the most famous and oldest fragrances known to man, and was one of the three gifts supposedly given to Jesus on his birth.

The resin can be bought and burned directly on charcoal. It is a beautiful, sensual and evocative scent. It is also used in making incense. Sometimes it is a direct ingredient - added ground up as a masala, other times it is made into an essential oil. Sometimes the scent is created artificially. It is frequently blended with myrrh.

It has been used as medicine for thousands of years, and recent studies have confirmed that frankincense does have healing and cleansing properties. It is known to aid relaxation and reduce stress, though studies are still unsure about how this is achieved.

* Film on the history of Frankincense.

Reviews

Raucher Stabchen Natur Pur
Weihrauch Rose (Frankincense & Rose) (M)
May 2025 - Score: 50

Aromatika Ace Scents
Frankincense & Myrrh (PM)
May 2015 - Score: 40=*

Satya (BNG) Frankincense (M)
July 2019 - Score: 39*

IDN Saif Trading Frankincense Sticks (M)
Feb 2025 - Score: 36

HEM Frankincense-Myrrh (P)

Oct 2023 - Score: 36↑↓

Stamford Earth Angel (P)
June 2014 - Score: 36*

Jeomra’s Hojari (M)
Feb 2025 - Score: 35

SAC FrankIncense Myrrh (M)

July 2017 - Score: 33*

"Amber" Frankincense from Yemen (R)
Feb 2025 - Score: 32

Cenacle Qualitätsweihrauch Weihrauch fein
(Quality Incense Frankincense) (R)
Dec 2020 - Score: 30

Tulasi Frankincense (P)

Mar 2015 - Score: 30*

Aromandise - Les Encens du Monde
Haute Tradition Imperial Frankincense (M)
Mar 2025 - Score: 28

HEM Frankincense Incense Cones (P)
June 2025 - Score: 28=↓

Spiritual Sky (SIPA) Frankincense (P)

May 2013 - Score: 28

Dawn of Time Frankincense & Myrrh (P)
June 2013 - Score: 28

Auroshika Frankincense
April 2014 - Score: 25

* Stamford Exotic Collection ( Frankincense & Myrrh)
Score: 23
* Spiritual Sky (Emporium Frankincense)
Score: 20
* The Scenter Tree Resin Frankincense
Score: 19