Incense is mainly made in India, which accounts for just over 55% of incense bought in the world. But other countries also make incense, and some have distinct styles of their own.
Argentina
* Sagrada Madre Founded in 2017. Also has a factory in Uruguay, and an outlet in the US. Very successful.
Brazil
* Inca Aromas Brazilian company founded in 1993. Incense made in Brazil from local ingredients and recipes. Three scents tried. Average score: 42
Burkina Faso
* Janawi (resin from Boswellia dalzielii) (R - Sep 2025): 40
* Knox German firm founded around 1865 during the interest in Germany during the 19th century for burning incense cones as a disinfectant or medicine. The leading incense maker in Europe. Their cones are small, cheap, wood powder with synthetic perfume. Short lived, poor quality, and even poorer value for money. 8 scents reviewed, average score: 20
China
Reviews: 32
Top score: 40
Bottom score: 02
Top score: 40
Bottom score: 02
Average: 24
Germany
* Crottendorfer. A German incense-cone manufacturer based in Crottendorf since 1936. 10 reviews - average score 24.
* Huss Incense. German cone maker. Re-founded in 1990. 5 reviews - average score 32.
Greece
* Mount Athos Incense. Greek monastery resin blenders. Five reviews - average score 32
* Aromatika: 35
* Aargee Incense: 32
* GR International: 29
* Metro Agarbatti Company of Pakistan: 25
* Kemet Design Producer of Egyptian inspired loose incense (now closed). Three reviewed - average score 19
* Amritha Original: 36
* D'Las Aura Jasmine: 30
* Bosen Pythoncidere Incense: 19
* New Age Imports American company founded 1995. Incense is made for them in California by Native Americans. One scent tried, Artisan Five Elements. Score: 41
* GR International: 29
* Mahendra Perfumery Works: 26
* Auroshika Incense: 24
* HEM Corporation: 23
* Gopal Joie incense: 22
* Seraphim Incense. A modern herb based incense maker. 4 reviews - average score: 28
* Nippon Morning Star Cedarwood: 28
* Shoyeido Daigen-Koh (Great Origin): 22
Companies reviewed: 8
Japan
Examples:
* Baieido Kobunboku Regular - Plum Blossom: 29* Nippon Morning Star Cedarwood: 28
* Shoyeido Daigen-Koh (Great Origin): 22
Scents burned: 7
Top score: 29
Bottom score: 22
Top score: 29
Bottom score: 22
Average: 25
Conclusion: I've not yet explored much Japanese incense, but what I have experienced hasn't encouraged me to explore further. I find Japanese incense to be quite dry and sombre, and with such a mild scent that it is easily overlooked. So far I've only tried the more reasonably priced incense, and even that I find expensive compared to incense from other countries. The packaging, though, is very attractive.
Conclusion: I've not yet explored much Japanese incense, but what I have experienced hasn't encouraged me to explore further. I find Japanese incense to be quite dry and sombre, and with such a mild scent that it is easily overlooked. So far I've only tried the more reasonably priced incense, and even that I find expensive compared to incense from other countries. The packaging, though, is very attractive.
Malaysia
Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan
Companies reviewed: 8
High score: 35
Low score: 19
Average: 27
Pakistan
Peru
* Peruvian copal resin (R - Sep 2025): 31↑
* Peruvian Artisans Incienso Sahumerio (Sep 2025): 30
* Ispalla Incense Peru Palo Santo & Myrrh (M - Feb 2024): 24
* Ispalla Incense Peru Palo Santo & Rosemary (P - Feb 2024): 21 Scotland
* Kemet Design Producer of Egyptian inspired loose incense (now closed). Three reviewed - average score 19
Sri Lanka
* D'Las Aura Jasmine: 30
Taiwan
* Ancient Wisdom - UK wholesaler (Unknown maker): Twelve packs reviewed - average score 24
* Juicy Jay's - American brand (Unknown maker - possibly Balarama): Five scents reviewed - average score 21
* Windhorse - UK wholesaler (Unknown maker): One pack reviewed - score 21
* Windhorse - UK wholesaler (Unknown maker): One pack reviewed - score 21
* Noppamass: One scent reviewed - score 16
* Salco Sky Aromatherapy - Defunct UK wholesaler (Unknown maker): One pack reviewed - score 11
United Arab Emirates
United States
* New Age Imports American company founded 1995. Incense is made for them in California by Native Americans. One scent tried, Artisan Five Elements. Score: 41
* Sage Spirit Made in America by Native Americans. Five scents reviewed. Average score: 26
* Escential Essences (Matchless Gifts own brand) Possibly made in California by Sage Spirit. Three scents reviewed. Average score: 24 * Gonesh Made in America since 1921 by a family of Lithuanian immigrants. One scent tried, Extra Rich Amber. Score: 23
* Juicy Jay American company, selling their branded incense since 2013. Incense is made in Thailand - possibly by Balarama. Five scents tried. Average score: 21
Pure Yemen - a young company based in Yemen who make resin-on-a-stick style incense. Three reviews. Score: 37
* Wild Berry. American company founded 1971. Sticks probably made in Asia. Scents applied in USA. Five scents tried. Average score: 20
Vietnam
Vuong Kim Thanh One scent reviewed. Score: 27↓
Loc Thanh: One scent reviewed. Score: 17↓
Yemen
"Amber" Frankincense from Yemen. Score: 32
Countries explored: 24
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