Incense

thumb|Burning incense at the Longhua Temple thumb|Smoke from incense stick Incense is an aromatic biotic material that releases fragrant smoke when burnt. The term is used for either the material or the aroma. Incense is used for aesthetic reasons, religious worship, aromatherapy, meditation, and ceremonial reasons. It may also be used as a simple deodorant or insect repellent.

incense coil designed to repel mosquitoes

thumb|An used for an game, a part of kōdō is the art of appreciating Japanese incense, and involves using incense within a structure of codified conduct. Kōdō includes all aspects of the incense process, from the , to activities such as the incense-comparing games and . Kōdō is counted as one of the three classical Japanese arts of refinement, along with ikebana for flower arrangement, and chadō for tea and the tea ceremony.

perfume coated paper

thumb|upright|A burning Räucherkerzchen

Offering on the altar of incense in the time of the Tabernacle and the First and Second Temple period