Incense Burner vs Bakhoor Burner: What's the Difference?
24 September 2026
An incense burner and an Amaani bakhoor burner do the same job: they hold a lit charcoal disc and fragrant material so the smoke scents a room. If you have searched for an incense burner and landed on a bakhoor burner instead, you are in the right place. Amaani is a premium South African thobe and oud brand, and bakhoor burners are the everyday tool for burning our bakhoor, oud and other fragrant blends at home.
Is an Incense Burner the Same as a Bakhoor Burner?
Yes. An incense burner is any vessel built to hold fragrant material while it burns, and a bakhoor burner is the Arabian form of that same idea, shaped to hold a lit charcoal disc with bakhoor resting on top. Every burner in this guide works as a general incense burner too, so it is equally at home with lobaan, frankincense, cone incense or dukhoon.
How Does a Bakhoor Burner Work?
Light an instant charcoal disc for 10 to 15 seconds, then place it on the burner's bottom tray. Add a few pieces of bakhoor onto the lit charcoal, and top up with a few more pieces every 10 to 15 minutes until the charcoal has burnt out. Browse the full Bakhoor Burners collection to see every design, or the Amaani Bakhoor range for what to burn in it.
What Else Can You Burn in an Amaani Bakhoor Burner?
Bakhoor, lobaan, frankincense, cone incense and dukhoon all burn the same way, on the same charcoal disc, in any of the burners below. If charcoal is not for you, Amaani Oud Bricks are self-lighting: no charcoal needed, just light the brick and rest it in the glass holder from the Oud Bricks collection.
Which Amaani Bakhoor Burner Should You Choose?
All four are charcoal burners built for the same ritual; the difference is the design language and colourway you want sitting out as decor between burns.
| Burner | Price | Colours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaani Hexagono | R999 | Black, Navy, Cream, Maroon | An everyday piece that doubles as decor |
| Amaani Pyramid | R999 | French Rose, Air Force Blue, Pearl, Turquoise | A softer, gift-ready look |
| Amaani Kurve | R1199 | Black, White, Cotton Candy, Baby Blue | A minimalist, contemporary shelf piece |
| Amaani Mashrabiya | R999 | Black, French Rose, Space Blue, Pearl | Traditional pattern work with a modern edge |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is an incense burner the same as a bakhoor burner?
Yes. An incense burner is any vessel used to burn fragrant material, and a bakhoor burner is the Arabian version, built to hold a lit charcoal disc with bakhoor on top. Every Amaani bakhoor burner works as an incense burner for bakhoor, lobaan, frankincense, cone incense or dukhoon.
Do I need charcoal to use a bakhoor burner?
Yes, for the burners in this range. Light an instant charcoal disc for 10 to 15 seconds, place it on the burner's bottom tray, then add a few pieces of bakhoor on top, topping up every 10 to 15 minutes until the charcoal burns out.
What else can I burn in an Amaani bakhoor burner besides bakhoor?
Lobaan, frankincense, cone incense and dukhoon all work in the same burner and on the same charcoal disc as bakhoor.
Can a bakhoor burner double as home decor?
Yes. Each of these burners is cut with Arabic geometric patterns and designed to sit out on a shelf or table between burns, so it earns its place as decor as much as a fragrance tool.
Can I use a bakhoor burner without charcoal?
Not this range, since all four are charcoal burners. If you would rather skip charcoal altogether, read our guide to charcoal, electric and self-lighting oud brick options to see which suits you.
Where to Browse Next
Ready to start burning? Shop the Bakhoor Burners collection.