HEM Opium Incense Cones in El Paso

HEM Opium incense cones deliver a warm, sweet, exotic oriental aroma, think spicy-sweet amber wrapped in soft floral-resin with a heavy, mysterious finish. Each box holds 10 charcoal dhoop cones (net 0.82 oz), every cone stands about 1.6 inches tall and burns for roughly 25 minutes, and a small metal burner disc comes tucked in the box. It is made in India by HEM, one of the most widely stocked incense makers in the world. Our Hosts keep this scent on the shelf across El Paso Smoke Shops, so check the live availability on this page for the store that has it.

What HEM Opium smells like

Opium sits in the oriental blend family, the rich, cozy, spice-and-resin side of the incense world. The scent leads with a spicy-sweet amber warmth, softened by a light floral-resin note, and settles into a heavy, exotic, incense-forward finish that lingers in a room. It reads warm and a little mysterious rather than fresh or citrusy. The name comes straight from the perfumery tradition of exotic ‘Opium’-style oriental fragrances; it is a scent name only. The poppy artwork printed on the box is purely decorative (poppy flowers themselves are nearly scentless), and the aroma is a perfumer’s warm sweet-spicy blend, not derived from opium or any controlled substance.

Charcoal cones and how to burn them

These are charcoal dhoop cones, meaning the aromatic oils and resins are built onto a charcoal-based cone that burns cleanly and throws a strong, steady scent, a bolder, more concentrated release than a thin incense stick. To use one, set a cone on the included metal burner disc or any heat-safe holder, light the tip until it catches, then gently blow out the flame so it glows and smolders. One cone burns for about 25 minutes. Cones drop their ash straight down as they burn, so a flat dish or plate underneath keeps things tidy. Always burn on a stable, heat-safe surface, away from anything flammable, and in a ventilated space.

What is in the box

Each cardboard box contains 10 HEM Opium cones at a net weight of 0.82 oz, with each cone about 1.6 inches tall. HEM includes a small metal cone burner disc/plate, the standard accessory in its cone boxes, so you have somewhere heat-safe to rest the cone right out of the gate. Per the box, HEM cones are a blend of natural resins, a wood and charcoal powder base, and aromatic perfumery oils; the exact formula is not itemized on the packaging. Everything is made in India, HEM’s home country and a long-standing center of incense craft.

Good for setting a scene

Opium is an easy pick when you want to fill a room, entryway, or studio with a warm, sweet, exotic atmosphere, whether you are setting a calm ambiance for reading, yoga, or an evening in. It layers nicely with warm, resinous scents and stands on its own for anyone who leans toward rich oriental fragrances over light florals. Our Hosts stock and handle HEM incense across our El Paso locations, so if you have questions about the scent before you buy, ask, and check this page for the store that currently has Opium cones on the shelf.

If you like warm, sweet, resin-rich incense with an exotic oriental character, HEM Opium cones are a straightforward, well-priced way to get it: 10 charcoal cones, about 25 minutes each, with a burner disc included. Check the live availability on this page for the El Paso store that has it in stock.