HEM Frankincense Incense Sticks in El Paso
About this item
- Warm, woody, resinous frankincense (olibanum) aroma with sweet-balsamic and lightly smoky, citrus-pine facets
- 8 charcoal-dipped sticks per cardboard box, net weight about 15g
- Each stick burns for about 60 minutes for room-filling scent throw
- Bamboo-core sticks, roughly 9 inches long, for a clean and even burn
- Resin scent family, traditionally associated with ceremonial and meditative settings (heritage context only)
- Made in India by HEM and stocked at El Paso Smoke Shops
Product description
HEM Frankincense incense sticks bring the warm, woody, resinous aroma of olibanum into your space. Each cardboard box holds 8 charcoal-dipped sticks, roughly 9 inches long, and each one burns for about 60 minutes. This is one of HEM’s classic resin-scent sticks, made in India, and our Hosts stock it here in El Paso. Check the live availability on this page for the El Paso store that has it.
What HEM Frankincense smells like
Frankincense sits in the resin scent family, and this one leads with a warm, woody, resinous character. Around that core you get sweet-balsamic depth and a lightly smoky, citrus-pine lift that is typical of true Boswellia tree resin. It reads as grounding and a little sacred rather than sweet or floral, which is why frankincense is a go-to when Guests want an aroma with weight to it. As the stick burns, the resinous body settles into the room and lingers gently after the flame is out.
Where the frankincense name comes from
Frankincense, also called olibanum, is the aromatic resin tapped from the Boswellia tree. It has been burned for millennia across the Middle East, Africa, and India, where it is traditionally associated with religious, ceremonial, and meditative settings. HEM captures that heritage aroma in an easy-to-burn stick. We share this only as scent history and naming context; the product is fragrance, not a remedy, and we make no claims about what burning it will do.
The sticks and how to burn them
These are charcoal-dipped sticks built on a bamboo core, which gives a clean, even burn and a bold scent throw. To use one, light the coated tip, let it catch for a few seconds, then gently blow out the flame so the tip glows and releases the aroma. Rest the stick in an incense holder or ash catcher on a heat-safe surface, angled so the ash falls into the tray. Each stick runs for about 60 minutes, so you can scent a whole room, a reading corner, or set a calm ambiance for meditation or yoga as background atmosphere. Burn only what you need and let the rest stay sealed in the box to hold the fragrance.
What is in the box
You get 8 individual sticks in a cardboard box with a net weight of about 15g, box dimensions of roughly 25.6 x 9.3 x 6 cm. The sticks are charcoal-dipped bamboo-core sticks blended with natural resins, aromatic wood powders, and frankincense fragrance and essential oils; HEM does not print the full formula on the box. It is made in India, HEM’s home base and one of the oldest incense-making regions in the world.
If you want a warm, woody, resinous incense with real heritage behind the scent, HEM Frankincense is an easy pick and a longtime shelf favorite. Our Hosts handle and stock it across our El Paso stores. Check the live availability on this page for the El Paso location that currently has it in stock.
Specifications
- Brand
- HEM
- Scent
- Frankincense (olibanum)
- Scent Family
- Resin
- Form
- Sticks
- Base
- Charcoal-dipped, bamboo core
- Count
- 8 sticks
- Net Weight
- 15g
- Stick Length
- 9 in
- Burn Time
- About 60 min per stick
- Box Dimensions
- 25.6 x 9.3 x 6 cm
- Container
- Cardboard box
- Made In
- India
- Ingredients
- Charcoal-dipped bamboo-core sticks blended with natural resins, aromatic wood powders, and frankincense fragrance and essential oils (full formula not listed on box)
Questions & Answers
What does HEM Frankincense incense smell like?
It has a warm, woody, resinous frankincense (olibanum) aroma with sweet-balsamic depth and a lightly smoky, citrus-pine lift. It sits in the resin scent family, so it reads as grounding and rich rather than sweet or floral.
How long does one HEM Frankincense stick burn?
Each stick burns for about 60 minutes. That is enough to scent a full room, and the resinous aroma lingers gently for a while after the stick has finished.
How many sticks come in a box?
This box holds 8 charcoal-dipped sticks, with a net weight of about 15g. The sticks are roughly 9 inches long on a bamboo core.
Are these charcoal-dipped sticks or masala sticks?
HEM Frankincense is a charcoal-dipped stick, not a hand-rolled masala stick. The bamboo core is dipped in a charcoal base and scented, which gives a clean, even burn and a strong, room-filling scent throw.
How do I burn an incense stick safely?
Light the coated tip, let it catch for a few seconds, then blow out the flame so the tip glows. Rest the stick in an incense holder or ash catcher on a heat-safe surface, keep it away from anything flammable, ventilate the room, and never leave it burning unattended.
Where is HEM incense made and what is frankincense?
HEM incense is made in India. Frankincense, also called olibanum, is the aromatic resin of the Boswellia tree, traditionally burned in ceremonial and meditative settings across the Middle East, Africa, and India. We share that as scent heritage only; the product is fragrance, not a remedy.
HEM Frankincense is a scented incense for ambiance and room fragrance. It is an all-ages home fragrance product (no nicotine, no tobacco, no age restriction). Any traditional or ceremonial association is provided as scent heritage and naming context only; we make no wellness, mood, spiritual, or health claims about burning it. Use it as an open flame: light the tip, blow out the flame, and rest the stick in a proper holder on a heat-safe surface. Keep it away from flammable items, ventilate the room, keep out of reach of children and pets, and never leave it burning unattended.
