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
* Papier d'Armenie Rose Papier d'Armenie is a French company established in the suburbs of Paris since 1885 who make paper incense. They make three scents under their own name. They may also make paper incenses for other people. Score: 27
* 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
Egypt
* Ansaam Incenses of Cairo Ansaam Incenses is the incense brand name for Moamen Fragrances in Port Said, Egypt, which was founded in 2019. Five items reviewed, average score: 38
France
* Papier d'Armenie Rose Papier d'Armenie is a French company established in the suburbs of Paris since 1885 who make paper incense. They make three scents under their own name. They may also make paper incenses for other people. Score: 27
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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