# Incense for beginners: sticks, cones, resin and holders > A beginner should start with incense sticks, such as a Satya lavender vanilla box, then add a mango wood holder and a brass censer for resin. - Published by Holistic Tree: 2026-10-23; last reviewed 2026-10-23 - URL: https://holistictree.co.uk/guides/incense-for-beginners ## Key points - Start with Satya Lavender Vanilla Incense Sticks, 12 Packs, for an easy everyday scent. Each pack is 15 g and handmade in India. - Pick a mango wood holder for sticks or cones. The White Washed Mango Wood Incense Holder comes in five styles, so you can match your room. - For resin, try the Brass Censer with Wooden Handle, Cross, which is for resin, cones or charcoal. - Burning cones? The Brass Cone Burner with Handle has a vented lid and comes in two sizes, for incense cones or small charcoal. - Over £60 we pay the first £6 of delivery on most orders, so one ordinary parcel travels free. ## How did we choose these picks? We hand-picked every gift in this guide from the range we stock. Each one was chosen for who it suits and what it does, so you can match a product to how you burn incense. We also kept a mix of kinds and budgets. You will find sticks, cones, censers for resin and holders for home, altar and meditation spaces, so there is something for a first burn and for a fuller practice. Want to see more? Browse everything in our [Incense](/incense) range, or try [Feng Shui & Home](/feng-shui-and-home) and [Meditation & Yoga](/meditation-and-yoga). ## Which incense sticks are best for everyday home fragrance? For everyday home fragrance, incense sticks are the easiest place to start. Light the tip, let it glow, blow out the flame and set it in a holder. These four gifts are all boxes of sticks, each with its own scent. ### [Stamford Black Incense Sticks Gift Set](/products/stamford-black-incense-gift-set) (£5.49) The kind of gift that gets used. This gift set holds Stamford Black incense sticks, made in India from perfumery raw materials. Each stick burns for about 30 minutes. Lighting is simple: light the tip, wait for it to glow, blow out the flame and place it in a holder. It is a lovely pick for incense lovers and witchy friends. *Best for: Incense lovers and witchy friends.* ### [Satya Lavender Vanilla Incense Sticks, 12 Packs](/products/satya-lavender-vanilla-incense-sticks-12-packs) (£11.99) Simple, useful and well made. This Satya box holds 12 packs of lavender and vanilla masala incense sticks, each pack 15 g. The sticks are handmade by artisans in India and are vegan friendly. The colour cardboard box is 12.5 cm tall, 22 cm wide and 8 cm deep. A good pick for home fragrance fans who love lavender and vanilla. *Best for: Lavender and vanilla fans.* ### [Satya Mindfulness Incense Sticks, 12 Packs](/products/satya-mindfulness-incense-sticks-set-of-12) (£11.99) Calm, scented and easy to love. This Satya Mindfulness box holds 12 packs of incense sticks, with 15 g in each pack. The scent is oodh and cinnamon, and the sticks are handmade by artisans in India. They are vegan friendly and come from the Satya Mindfulness Series. A good choice for meditation fans and anyone who enjoys cinnamon. *Best for: Meditation fans and cinnamon lovers.* ### [Protection Spell Incense Sticks, 6 Packs](/products/lisa-parker-protection-spell-incense-sticks-6-packs) (£4.49) A good-humoured gift for witchy friends. This display box holds 6 packs of Protection Spell sandalwood incense sticks, with 20 sticks in each pack. The sticks were designed by Lisa Parker and are traditionally lit to set an intention. The cardboard display box measures 5.5 cm high, 25 cm wide and 8.5 cm deep. Great for a witchy friend who loves sandalwood. *Best for: Witchy friends who love sandalwood.* - [Stamford Black Incense Sticks Gift Set](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/stamford-black-incense-gift-set): £5.49 - [Satya Lavender Vanilla Incense Sticks, 12 Packs](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/satya-lavender-vanilla-incense-sticks-12-packs): £11.99 - [Satya Mindfulness Incense Sticks, 12 Packs](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/satya-mindfulness-incense-sticks-set-of-12): £11.99 - [Protection Spell Incense Sticks, 6 Packs](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/lisa-parker-protection-spell-incense-sticks-6-packs): £4.49 ## Which incense holders suit cones and sticks at home? The Tibetan decor holder is the one to pick if you want a single holder for both cones and sticks. The other gifts are all mango wood, which keeps the look warm and simple for a beginner's shelf. ### [White Washed Mango Wood Incense Holder](/products/white-washed-incense-holder) (from £2.49) Practical and pretty, this white washed mango wood holder comes in five styles, so you can choose the shape that suits your space. Two of the styles are for cones: the cone smoke box at 8 cm and the cone and incense disc at 9 x 1 cm. The white washed finish suits a boho room or a corner for home fragrance. *Best for: Boho home lovers.* ### [Evil Eye Incense Holder, Enamel and Mango Wood](/products/enamel-incense-bowl-mango-wood-evil-eye) (£7.49) Nice to unwrap, nicer to use. This evil eye holder is mango wood with a glossy enamel finish and detailed evil eye motifs. Its long shape, 29.5 x 7.5 x 2.5 cm, holds incense sticks, and it doubles as a trinket dish when you aren't burning. It's a lovely choice for anyone who likes a little colour on their altar or shelf. *Best for: Altar keepers who love colour.* ### [Mango Wood Incense Holder](/products/set-of-3-mini-incense-mushrooms) (£5.99) A gift that fits on any shelf, this set of three mango wood mini mushrooms measures 8, 7 and 6.5 cm, so they sit together in a group. Mushroom fans will love the playful shape. If you'd rather have one piece, there's also a square tower with brass inlay, measuring 30 x 5 x 5 cm. It's a playful way to start a collection of holders. *Best for: Mushroom fans and witchy friends.* ### [Large Mango Wood Incense Tray 30 x 10 cm](/products/large-mango-wood-incense-tray-30cm) (£10.99) Hand-picked for a beginner, this large mango wood tray measures 30 x 10 x 2.5 cm, giving your incense plenty of room to rest. Its classic, plain style suits anyone who burns incense in prayer, meditation or ritual. It's a steady, roomy base that lets your favourite incense stand out. *Best for: Beginner witches and meditators.* ### [Tibetan Decor Cone and Stick Incense Holder](/products/plate-tibetan-decor-cone-stick-holder) (from £6.49) If they love meditation, this is the one. This Tibetan decor holder takes both incense cones and sticks, making it a flexible pick for a mixed collection. It's made from metal and iron with tiny ceramic pieces, with a Ganesh or Om design at its centre. Ganesh is a deity, so the design is devotional art rather than a charm. Holding both cones and sticks is what makes it stand out. *Best for: Meditation lovers and eastern art collectors.* - [White Washed Mango Wood Incense Holder](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/white-washed-incense-holder): From £2.49 - [Evil Eye Incense Holder, Enamel and Mango Wood](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/enamel-incense-bowl-mango-wood-evil-eye): £7.49 - [Mango Wood Incense Holder](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/set-of-3-mini-incense-mushrooms): £5.99 - [Large Mango Wood Incense Tray 30 x 10 cm](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/large-mango-wood-incense-tray-30cm): £10.99 - [Tibetan Decor Cone and Stick Incense Holder](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/plate-tibetan-decor-cone-stick-holder): From £6.49 ## Which incense burners suit meditation and Buddhist altars? Buddha-shaped burners suit meditation and Buddhist altars best, because the seated Buddha is the focus of the piece. These picks cover Tibetan sticks and burners for sticks and cones, so you can match one to how you burn. ### [Tibetan Incense Sticks, Roll of 30](/products/rolled-pack-of-30-premium-tibetan-incense) (£4.99) A great gift idea for a beginner, this roll holds 30 hand-rolled incense sticks made with natural ingredients. It comes in six blends, including Medicine Buddha and Green Tara, named after two figures from Buddhist practice. The roll has a listed size of 20 x 3 cm, and the set is made for altar offerings. It suits meditators, yoga friends and anyone keeping a small altar. *Best for: Meditators and yoga friends.* ### [Bronzed Buddha Incense Burner 23.5 cm](/products/bronzed-buddha-ascending-chakras-incense-burner) (£11.99) If they love meditation, this is the one. This 23.5 cm burner is made of bronzed resin and shows the Buddha seated in meditation. The back piece has ornate patterns and multi-coloured gems, and one incense stick sits behind the figure. It is a piece of devotional art, ready for a shrine or altar. Its ornate detail rewards a close look. *Best for: Buddhist art collectors.* ### [Antique Buddha Incense Burner](/products/antique-buddha-incense-burner) (£10.99) Useful all year round, this resin Buddha burner comes in two styles. The Incense Burner & Box measures 27 x 8 x 12 cm, and the Hand Incense Burner measures 25 x 7 x 11 cm. Both are made of resin and suit meditation spaces, so you can pick the style that fits your room. It is a thoughtful housewarming gift for someone starting a new home with a quiet corner. *Best for: Housewarmings and quiet corners.* ### [Hand Incense Burner in Concrete](/products/hand-incense-burner) (from £5.99) For anyone who collects Buddhist art, this concrete burner has a hand design, with four styles to choose from. The Buddha & black style pairs the Buddha with a hand, and the Earth Protect green and Lotus white styles take incense cones. Sizes run from 14 x 6 x 4 cm to 16 x 9 x 13.5 cm, so pick one that suits your space. It is a gift for incense lovers and witchy friends. *Best for: Witchy friends and incense fans.* - [Tibetan Incense Sticks, Roll of 30](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/rolled-pack-of-30-premium-tibetan-incense): £4.99 - [Bronzed Buddha Incense Burner 23.5 cm](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/bronzed-buddha-ascending-chakras-incense-burner): £11.99 - [Antique Buddha Incense Burner](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/antique-buddha-incense-burner): £10.99 - [Hand Incense Burner in Concrete](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/hand-incense-burner): From £5.99 ## Which censers work for resin and cones on an altar? The brass censer with wooden handle and the hanging brass burner both suit resin and cones on an altar. The iron censers and the cone burner work well for cones. Together these show how the right holder fits your incense and your altar. ### [Brass Censer with Wooden Handle, Cross](/products/censer-incense-burner-with-wooden-handle-cross) (£24.49) Our pick for devotional altars. This brass censer has a polished wooden handle, a domed lid with a cross finial and wide vent holes that let the smoke out. It works with resin, cones or charcoal, so it grows with your practice. It measures about 21 x 6 x 14.5 cm. A traditional piece that looks right at home on any altar. *Best for: Devotional altars and collectors.* ### [Hanging Brass Incense Burner, Cross](/products/hanging-brass-incense-burner-cross) (£15.99) Thoughtful without being fussy, this hanging burner is handmade from polished brass. It has a cross finial and star-shaped cut-outs, and hangs on three golden chains with a central loop. It is about 7.5 x 14 cm and works with resin, cone or charcoal incense. The cross finial and star-shaped cut-outs give it a clear, decorative look. A good fit for collectors of ritual tools who like a piece with a little extra detail. *Best for: Faith collectors and ritual fans.* ### [Large Iron Censer with Gold Detail](/products/iron-censer-incense-burner-detail) (£17.99) A fun way to say thank you to a friend who loves incense. This large iron censer has a black finish with gold accents and a sturdy stand. It measures 12 x 12 x 26 cm and has a wide bowl for incense cones, sticks or loose blends. Because it takes more than one type of incense, it works well as a home décor piece on a shelf or in a meditation space. *Best for: Incense lovers and home décor fans.* ### [Large Iron Censer on Stand, Gold Detail](/products/iron-censer-on-stand-incense-burner-detail) (£17.99) A clever pick when you're stuck for ideas for an incense lover. This iron censer sits on its own stand and has a black finish with gold accents. At 24 x 12 x 10 cm, its generous bowl holds cones, sticks or loose blends, so you can burn the incense you already enjoy. Its black and gold look suits a ritual corner or a quiet spot for meditation at home. *Best for: A ritual corner at home.* ### [Brass Cone Burner with Handle](/products/cone-burner-with-handle) (£10.99) An easy win for a small altar. This polished brass cone burner has a vented lid that keeps ash contained, and a wooden grip on the handle. You can choose the cone burner at 10.5 x 5 cm or the large cone burner at 12.5 x 6.5 cm. It is made for incense cones or small charcoal, so it is a simple, neat start for anyone new to cones. Pick the size that fits your space and your favourite cones. *Best for: Small altars and new cone users.* - [Brass Censer with Wooden Handle, Cross](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/censer-incense-burner-with-wooden-handle-cross): £24.49 - [Hanging Brass Incense Burner, Cross](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/hanging-brass-incense-burner-cross): £15.99 - [Large Iron Censer with Gold Detail](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/iron-censer-incense-burner-detail): £17.99 - [Large Iron Censer on Stand, Gold Detail](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/iron-censer-on-stand-incense-burner-detail): £17.99 - [Brass Cone Burner with Handle](https://holistictree.co.uk/products/cone-burner-with-handle): £10.99 ## Our incense for beginners: sticks, cones, resin and holders compared Every pick at a glance: who it suits best and how it is sent. | Pick | Best for | Delivery | |---|---|---| | [Stamford Black Incense Sticks Gift Set](/products/stamford-black-incense-gift-set) (£5.49) | Incense lovers and witchy friends | Standard dispatch | | [Satya Lavender Vanilla Incense Sticks, 12 Packs](/products/satya-lavender-vanilla-incense-sticks-12-packs) (£11.99) | Lavender and vanilla fans | Same-day dispatch | | [Satya Mindfulness Incense Sticks, 12 Packs](/products/satya-mindfulness-incense-sticks-set-of-12) (£11.99) | Meditation fans and cinnamon lovers | Same-day dispatch | | [Protection Spell Incense Sticks, 6 Packs](/products/lisa-parker-protection-spell-incense-sticks-6-packs) (£4.49) | Witchy friends who love sandalwood | Same-day dispatch | | [White Washed Mango Wood Incense Holder](/products/white-washed-incense-holder) (from £2.49) | Boho home lovers | Standard dispatch | | [Evil Eye Incense Holder, Enamel and Mango Wood](/products/enamel-incense-bowl-mango-wood-evil-eye) (£7.49) | Altar keepers who love colour | Standard dispatch | | [Mango Wood Incense Holder](/products/set-of-3-mini-incense-mushrooms) (£5.99) | Mushroom fans and witchy friends | Standard dispatch | | [Large Mango Wood Incense Tray 30 x 10 cm](/products/large-mango-wood-incense-tray-30cm) (£10.99) | Beginner witches and meditators | Standard dispatch | | [Tibetan Decor Cone and Stick Incense Holder](/products/plate-tibetan-decor-cone-stick-holder) (from £6.49) | Meditation lovers and eastern art collectors | Standard dispatch | | [Tibetan Incense Sticks, Roll of 30](/products/rolled-pack-of-30-premium-tibetan-incense) (£4.99) | Meditators and yoga friends | Standard dispatch | | [Bronzed Buddha Incense Burner 23.5 cm](/products/bronzed-buddha-ascending-chakras-incense-burner) (£11.99) | Buddhist art collectors | Dispatch in 1–2 working days | | [Antique Buddha Incense Burner](/products/antique-buddha-incense-burner) (£10.99) | Housewarmings and quiet corners | Standard dispatch | | [Hand Incense Burner in Concrete](/products/hand-incense-burner) (from £5.99) | Witchy friends and incense fans | Standard dispatch | | [Brass Censer with Wooden Handle, Cross](/products/censer-incense-burner-with-wooden-handle-cross) (£24.49) | Devotional altars and collectors | Standard dispatch | | [Hanging Brass Incense Burner, Cross](/products/hanging-brass-incense-burner-cross) (£15.99) | Faith collectors and ritual fans | Standard dispatch | | [Large Iron Censer with Gold Detail](/products/iron-censer-incense-burner-detail) (£17.99) | Incense lovers and home décor fans | Standard dispatch | | [Large Iron Censer on Stand, Gold Detail](/products/iron-censer-on-stand-incense-burner-detail) (£17.99) | A ritual corner at home | Standard dispatch | | [Brass Cone Burner with Handle](/products/cone-burner-with-handle) (£10.99) | Small altars and new cone users | Standard dispatch | ## How does delivery work? Every order travels by tracked UK delivery, to your door or straight to theirs if it's a gift. Delivery is the sum of your parcels, from £3.95 each (some items travel free), and free over £60 on most orders: we pay the first £6. Each product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay. See [delivery](/delivery) for the details. ## Ready to choose? For a beginner, incense sticks suit everyday home fragrance, while holders and censers suit anyone who keeps an altar or a meditation corner. Pick your favourite above and add it to your basket: every product page shows its size, price and delivery dates. More ideas: [Frankincense Meaning](/guides/frankincense-meaning) · [Backflow incense burners: how they work and which to choose](/guides/backflow-incense-burners) · [Sage meaning](/guides/sage-meaning). ## Questions ### Should a beginner start with incense sticks or cones? Sticks are a simple place to start, and Tibetan Incense Sticks, Roll of 30 is a good first roll. They are hand-rolled with natural ingredients and come in six blends. Pair them with the Tibetan Decor Cone and Stick Incense Holder, which takes both cones and sticks. ### What is a good incense holder for cones? The Brass Cone Burner with Handle is a good choice for cones. It is polished brass with a vented lid and a wooden grip handle, and comes in two sizes. It is made for incense cones or small charcoal. ### Can you burn resin in a brass censer? Yes. The Brass Censer with Wooden Handle, Cross is made for resin, cones or charcoal. It has a polished wooden handle and a domed lid, and measures approx. 21 x 6 x 14.5 cm. The Hanging Brass Incense Burner, Cross is also made for resin. ### What is Protection Spell incense used for? Protection Spell Incense Sticks, 6 Packs is a display box of six packs of Lisa Parker's sandalwood sticks, with 20 sticks per pack. In tradition, these sticks are lit to set an intention. They are a lovely pick for witchy friends. ### Is delivery free on incense orders? Yes, on most orders: free UK delivery over £60, and we pay the first £6 of delivery. Every product page shows the expected delivery dates before you pay.