Resin Incense - Benzoin

Benzoin resin, when burned on charcoal or in a censer, has a very distinctive scent:

✨ Warm, sweet, and resinous – almost like vanilla mixed with honey.

✨ It has a balsamic, slightly powdery undertone, sometimes compared to church incense.

✨ Many people also detect a spicy, woody note that gives it depth and grounding.

It’s often used in ritual incense blends because it both uplifts and soothes, cleansing heavy energies while creating a comforting, sacred atmosphere.

To burn natural resins you need an incense burner, a quick-light charcoal tab, a pair of tongs, and a lighter or a match.

Step 1: Start by inserting a charcoal tab into the incense burner. Place a flame next to the charcoal tab. Step 2: When the sparks have traveled through the charcoal tab, the tab is fully lit. Step 3: When the charcoal is fully lit, grey-ashy soot will form on top of the red-hot, burning tab. Step 4: The charcoal tab is now ready for use. Using a tiny spoon, spread the natural resins on top of the charcoal tab and enjoy the distinctive smell generated by the natural resins.