Quick Specs
- Brand: Escential Essences
- Type: Incense cones, fragrance-oil blend
- Size/Quantity: 16 cones per package
- Best for: Prayer, purification ritual, altar offerings, sacred ceremony
Frankincense and Myrrh: The Sacred Pairing
Frankincense (Boswellia sacra and related species) and myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) are two of the world’s oldest traded aromatics, appearing in Egyptian temple records, the Hebrew scriptures, and early Christian liturgical texts. The combination carries a specific cultural weight: in Jewish temple practice, the two resins were components of the ketoret, the ritual incense blend burned daily before the Holy of Holies. The gift pairing recorded in the Nativity narrative reinforced their sacred status across centuries of Christian devotion.
In church and devotional use, frankincense is used to raise the spiritual vibration of a space and draw in divine presence, while myrrh is associated with consecration, protection from negative influence, and work connected to the dead and ancestors. Burned together, they address both the opening and the guarding of sacred space, which explains their enduring use across traditions that otherwise share little common ground.
Incense Cone Format vs. Raw Resin
These cones differ from granular frankincense and myrrh resin in one practical way: they are self-burning fragrance-oil blends, not raw botanical material. They do not require a charcoal disc, a heat diffuser, or high-temperature burning equipment. If you want the experience of watching resin melt and smoke heavily on charcoal, the granular resin format serves that purpose better. What these cones provide is a clean, consistent burn with a low ash footprint and the recognizable dual-resin profile in a format that fits any standard cone holder.
The Escential Essences line is made in the USA with cosmetic-grade fragrance ingredients and is cruelty-free. Each pack of 16 cones is elegantly packaged, making it a straightforward choice for personal practice or gifting. If you stock a broader incense ritual kit, see my stick incense selection for complementary stick formats in related scents.
How to Use Frankincense Myrrh Incense Cones
Three steps for burning frankincense and myrrh incense cones in prayer and purification ritual.
- Prepare Your Burner
Choose a fire-safe cone burner and place it on a stable, non-flammable surface. Keep the cone away from drafts, fabrics, and anything flammable during the entire burn, which lasts roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
- Light and Establish the Coal
Light the tip of the cone with a match or lighter, let it flame for five seconds, then gently blow it out. A thin curl of fragrant smoke confirms the cone is smoldering and releasing its sacred resin blend.
- Set Intention and Begin Ritual
Set your intention before lighting. Many practitioners use frankincense and myrrh during prayer, purification rites, or altar work, allowing the bilateral resin smoke to mark the beginning of sacred ritual space.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I carry the Escential Essences cone line because it gives practitioners a consistent, USA-made, cruelty-free cone in scents that correspond directly to traditional ritual purposes, not just pleasant room fragrance. The frankincense and myrrh pairing is historically grounded and genuinely useful for anyone building a prayer or altar practice. For altar tools that complement this incense, browse my altar supplies collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frankincense (Boswellia) and myrrh (Commiphora) are resins with a documented history in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic temple practice spanning over 3,000 years, prized for purification and prayer focus.
Escential Essences cones are fragrance-oil blends, not raw resin. They offer the classic dual-resin scent profile in a convenient, low-ash format without needing a charcoal disc or separate resin burner.
Frankincense and myrrh cones work naturally alongside a white or gold candle, a small dish of salt for purification, and any altar image or icon tied to prayer, blessing work, or ancestral remembrance.
Store cones in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. The original sealed packaging keeps the fragrance oils stable longest. Avoid humid environments, which can cause cones to soften or lose scent.
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