Knox are a German firm who were founded around 1865 in a disused gunpowder mill. They were founded as a result of the interest in Germany during the 19th century for burning incense cones as a disinfectant or medicine.
The range of fragrances available are quite traditional, and Christmas orientated. They make cones which are intended to be burned in wooden burners, usually in the shape of traditional German characters, which are very popular in Germany.
There are two other companies in Germany selling cones for these burners, but Knox is the largest and most well known. Although they 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.
Scents reviewed:8
Top score: 26
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| 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 they 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.
The blurb on the boxes says: "Family-owned company with more than 150 years of tradition! Today, the incense sticks from the KNOX brand still remain true to the well-kept secret recipes of the chemist who invented them. Natural, aromatic ingredients like exotic tree resins, rare roots and barks, fragrant blossoms, and flavourful spices are freshly ground, processed right away, and carefully dried. Only in this way is it possible to preserve the natural essence that gives KNOX incense cones their unmistakable aroma and traditional fragrance."
The boxes also say: "Unlimited shelf life if kept in dry storage".
The boxes also say: "Unlimited shelf life if kept in dry storage".
Reviews
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| Knox Lebkuchen Räucherkerzen (Gingerbread incense cones) (P) Jan 2025 - Score: 27 |
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| Knox Weihrauch-Myrrhe Räucherkerzen (Myrrh incense cones) Jan 2025 - Score: 26↓ |
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| Knox Vanille Räucherkerzen (Vanilla incense cones) (P) Jan 2025 - Score: 22 |
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| Knox Gebrannte Mandeln Räucherkerzen (Almond incense cones) (P) Jan 2025 - Score: 21 |
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| Knox Waldhonig-Duft Räucherkerzen (Honey incense cones) Jan 2025 - Score: 19↓ |
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| Knox Bratapfel Räucherkerzen (Baked Apple incense cones) (P) Jan 2025 - Score: 18 |
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| Knox Tannen-Duft Räucherkerzen (Pine incense cones) (P) Jan 2025 - Score: 15 |
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Jan 2025 - Score 08 |
Scents reviewed:8
Top score: 26
Bottom score: 08
Average: 20
Conclusion: Knox are a long established incense company, and the most successful and best known European incense maker. But the cones are small, and the scent is small, and they use wood dust and small amounts of synthetic fragrances so the burn scent is average at best. Poor quality all round, and far from value for money.
Conclusion: Knox are a long established incense company, and the most successful and best known European incense maker. But the cones are small, and the scent is small, and they use wood dust and small amounts of synthetic fragrances so the burn scent is average at best. Poor quality all round, and far from value for money.
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