Incense is delightful when burned during the holiday season. It fills the home with a lovely aroma and provides a warm, cozy feeling. Certain flavors, like pinecone, cranberry, and cinnamon, are especially effective in inducing the Christmas spirit.

There are many makers of incense products, but the Knox brand stands out.

Knox was started by Erich Koch in 1958. The company offers Incense Cones in a variety of flavors from floral and fruity to more exotic varieties like opium and tobacco. They also sell Erzgebirge Incense Candles in holiday flavors like Christmas Scent, Honey Gingerbread, Forest Fragrance, Cinnamon Bark, and Christmas Apple.

History

The Knox company was first opened by pharmacist Hermann Zwetz in 1902. It was taken over by another pharmacist Carl Bayer, for whom the company was named. It changed hands multiple times before being taken over by Erich Koch who changed the name to Knox.

Although Koch passed away, the company stayed within his family seeing various expansions in exports, production halls, warehouses, and technologies. They also added the museum and a handicraft room where the incense in made. They have established themselves as a leader in the industry.

Museum

Knox stands out from other brands as it has its own Museum of Smoked Candles. Located in Germany, you can visit to find out about the history of smoking across various cultures and countries. You can find out about the raw materials, ingredients used, and production of the candles.

Why Incense Cones

Incense cones vary from incense sticks, but they have similar applications. You will need to place the cone in a burner. Then light the top and allow it to burn for a few minutes before blowing out the flame. It will continue to smolder slowly.

Many prefer incense cones over incense sticks because they produce an aroma quickly. If you light a stick, it will take a while before you smell the aroma. A cone will emit a scent that fills the room in about five minutes.

The Incense Appeal

Incense has been used since ancient times. In addition to providing a terrific scent, it was also said to cleanse the soul and promote healing. This concept is similar to today’s aroma therapy.

Sticks and cones are often used in religious ceremonies as they are thought to promote a spiritual awakening.

Christmas will be much more memorable if you complement your décor with a terrific smell. Knox Incense Cones stand out for their quality and their unique aroma. Will you be adding them to this year’s shopping list?

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