A resin that has accompanied human history
Olibanum, better known as frankincense, is one of the oldest incense materials known to humanity. The resin flowing from the bark of the Boswellia tree is dried and arrives at your home in the form of small golden-yellow or snow-white granules. Burning it on a charcoal disc at home, you can summon that classic, balsamic scent which many cultures have loved for thousands of years.
The character of the fragrance
The frankincense scent is at once balsamic, warm and slightly citrusy. First a woody, deep note arrives, then a refreshing, light overtone slowly unfolds. Many love it because it is not heavy but pure and clear: you feel as if the cool silence of an old, thick-walled temple is settling into the room.
How to use it at home
Place a charcoal disc into a heat-resistant censer lined with sand or ash. Light the edge of the disc with tongs and wait until it glows. Then sprinkle a few grains of frankincense resin on top. The scent appears at once. You can experiment with the quantity: even a few grains give a long-lasting fragrance.
When it is good to use
For quiet evenings of settling down; before meditation or reading, so the space feels gathered; during the winter holiday season, when the warm, balsamic scent is especially homely; or when you would like to gently refresh the room after everyday smells. In many families, frankincense is also a familiar companion to Christmas preparations.
What to watch out for when burning
The charcoal disc should never be left unattended. Keep it away from children, pets and flammable materials. If you are sensitive to respiratory irritation, use only for short periods in a well-aired room. The disc and the ash remain hot for a long time, so wait patiently until they have cooled completely before moving the censer.