Knox incense

Knox are a German firm who were founded around 1865 in a disused gunpowder mill. The range of fragrances available are quite traditional, and Christmas orientated. The make cones, which are designed to be burned in wooden burners, usually in the shape of traditional German characters, which are very popular in Germany.

Knox are not the only producers of cones or Räucherkerzen,
there are three main producers: Knox, Crottendorfer and Huss

There are two other companies in Germany selling cones for these burners, but Knox is the largest and most well known.  Although the are best known for cones, they also make incense sticks.

The company has a manufacturing unit in Dresden, though it is not clear if this is used for making the wooden German smokers they also sell, or is also used to make the cones. The cones themselves are made from a blend of wood powder, binder, and dried fragrance ingredients such as flower petals and tree resins. These ingredients are mixed by machine, and the resulting dough is pressed by hand into simple moulds, then left to dry for several days, as shown in this video.

Knox Weihrauch-Myrrhe Räucherkerzen
(Myrrh incense cones)
Feb 2017 - Score: 30

Knox Waldhonig-Duft Räucherkerzen
(Honey incense cones)
Score: 20

I have not been impressed with the cones I have tried so far, but am willing to try a few more to get a better understanding of this famous incense brand.

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