How to scent your home with incense and frankincense, safely
Incense sticks, cones and Hojari frankincense: how to choose a scent for each room, and how to burn incense safely.
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Incense has a special place in the Egyptian home: on Fridays, on occasions and when guests arrive. Choosing the right form and scent makes it more pleasant, and a little care keeps it safe.
Sticks, cones or frankincense?
Sticks: burn for about half an hour with a gentle scent, such as oud incense sticks and sandal incense sticks.
Cones: a stronger scent in less time, such as musk incense cones and sandal incense cones.
Frankincense: resin tears placed on incense charcoal, such as Omani Hojari frankincense and frankincense.
A scent for each room
Living room and guests: oud, musk and amber.
Bedroom: lavender, jasmine and rose.
Entrance: fruits and vanilla for a light, welcoming scent.
Safety first
Always place incense in a steady, heat-resistant holder.
Keep it away from curtains, paper, children and pets.
Open a window a little to refresh the air.
Never leave incense burning in an empty room or while you sleep.
Put the charcoal out completely when you finish.
A little is enough: one stick or a few frankincense tears scent a whole room.
Browse every scent in the incense section.
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