Value incense inside Namaste Bookshop · 2 W 14th St, near Union SquareOpen daily from 11 AMReserve online, pick up in store

How to stock up on incense

If you burn incense every day, how you buy it matters more than which brand you pick. A few habits keep the cost per stick low.

Buy the box, not the tube

Many brands sell a box of several tubes for less than the same tubes bought one at a time. Our multi-packs and bulk boxes aisle collects them.

Compare by count

Look at how many sticks or cones each listing holds, then divide the price. The photos usually show the count on the pack.

Mix sticks and cones

Cones burn faster and stronger, so a few go a long way for a quick scent; sticks last longer for a slow evening.

Store it well

Keep incense in a closed box or drawer, away from sunlight and heat, so the scent does not fade.

Do not forget a holder

A holder under $20 saves your tabletop. See holders and burners.

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