Incense Around The World

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.

Brazil 

* Inca Aromas  Brazilian company founded in 1993. Incense made in Brazil from local ingredients and recipes. Three scents tried. Average score: 42 

China

* Yujing Mou Dan (Peony Fragrance) Joss Sticks (P - Nov 2024): 22

* Dr. Jieer Incense Cone All Handmade 6 Color: 22 
* SHHT GmbH Incense Cones (8 Packs of 15 Cones with Holders): 22 

* Jin Wan Lai Wealth Offering: 22
* BML Aromatize Incense Stick: 20 

* Chan Luen Hing San Po Joss Sticks (D - Nov 2024): 20
* Hebei Gucheng Sandalwood Incense Coils: 19
* Backflow cones from China: -2 

Egypt

Ansaam Incenses Mini Galaxy Sticks Arabesque (PM - April 2024): 44

Germany

* Knox (Incense is probably made in India)
      Knox Weihrauch-Myrrhe Räucherkerzen: 30

      Knox Waldhonig-Duft Räucherkerzen: 20

India

Incense in India

Top Companies:

* Satya: 37
* Goloka: 37

* Aromatika: 35

* Aargee Incense: 32
* GR International: 29

* Mahendra Perfumery Works: 26

* Auroshika Incense: 24

* HEM Corporation: 23

* Gopal Joie incense: 22

* Tulasi Incense (Sarathi International): 21

Indonesia

* Bhakta incense: 13
* Bintang Cemerlang Tahio J1368 Jasmine Coil: 16

Japan 

Japanese incense

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 

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.

Malaysia

Thurga's (SunRayn) Incense

       

Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan

Companies reviewed: 8

High score: 35

Low score: 19

Average: 27

Pakistan

* Metro Agarbatti Company of Pakistan: 25

Peru 

* Ispalla Incense Peru Palo Santo & Myrrh (M - Feb 2024): 24

* Ispalla Incense Peru Palo Santo & Rosemary (P - Feb 2024): 21 

Sri Lanka

* Amritha Original: 36 
* D'Las Aura Jasmine: 30 

Taiwan

* Bosen Pythoncidere Incense: 19

Thailand

* Balarama Enterprises Thailand: Nineteen scents reviewed - average score 30 

* 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 

* Noppamass: One scent reviewed - score 16

* Salco Sky Aromatherapy - Defunct UK wholesaler (Unknown maker): One pack reviewed - score 11 

United Arab Emirates

* Al Haramain Bukhoor Al Watani: 45

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 

* Wild Berry. American company founded 1971.  Incense possibly made in Thailand by Balarama. Five scents tried. Average score: 20 

Vietnam

Vuong Kim Thanh One scent reviewed. Score: 34

Loc Thanh: One scent reviewed. Score: 18