Bucker incense cones – Aecht Bucker Raacherkerzle

Outside, it gets dark early; inside, the first candle is lit on the Advent wreath – and with these genuine Bockau incense cones, that unmistakable Christmas scent of the Ore Mountains drifts through the room, just as many of us remember it from Grandma's. The Aecht Bucker Raacherkerzle bring exactly that atmosphere into your home – as if made for your Advent evenings. Light a cone, place it on a holder, and December smells just like it used to.

What changes for you

• Your home smells of Christmas just like it used to – thanks to the traditional Ore Mountains scent of frankincense and myrrh made from natural resins.
• You can enjoy the scent in a more relaxed way, because the Bucker incense cones burn gently and don't give off too much smoke – something sensitive noses and allergy sufferers in particular appreciate.
• You can stock up, because the scent of the natural resins only unfolds as they burn – stored somewhere dry, the cones keep for years without losing quality.
• You'll have the right size to hand for long evenings: the giant frankincense cones release their scent for about 60 minutes, the classic cones for around 15 to 20 minutes.
• You know exactly what's burning in your room – charcoal and natural resins, made in Germany.

Why these incense cones make a difference in everyday life

A scent changes a room faster than any decoration. When the Raacherkerzle glows, an ordinary afternoon becomes a little ritual: you unwind, the room feels peaceful, and the Advent season finds its own rhythm. That's exactly why people in the Ore Mountains have been lighting their incense cones for generations.

Material & finish

The Bockau incense cones are made of charcoal and natural resins – which is why they burn so gently and give off an authentic scent that only unfolds as they smoulder. The Aecht Bucker Raacherkerzle are made by the Gläser company in Bockau, where incense cones have been produced according to old tradition for more than 200 years. A real insider tip for anyone looking for the classic Christmas scent of the Ore Mountains.

Dimensions & technical details

• Composition: charcoal and natural resins
• Scents: frankincense, myrrh, giant frankincense cones
• Height of frankincense and myrrh cones: approx. 28 mm
• Height of giant frankincense cones: approx. 80 mm
• Burning time of frankincense and myrrh cones: about 15–20 minutes
• Burning time of giant cones: about 60 minutes
• Pack contents: 24 pieces (frankincense or myrrh), 4 pieces (giant frankincense)
• Made in Germany

How to use the incense cones

• On Advent Sundays: place a cone on a fireproof surface and light it – after just a few minutes, the whole living room smells of Christmas.
• In an incense smoker figure or smoker house: pop the Raacherkerzle inside and the traditional Ore Mountains figure puffs away just as it should – a sight that makes guests stop and look, too.
• On long December evenings: light a giant frankincense cone and enjoy around an hour of scent without needing to add another.
• In your shop or at your Christmas market stall: the traditional scent welcomes your customers right at the door and makes your stall a real draw.
• As a small gift: a pack of frankincense or myrrh fits in any coat pocket – and passes on a little piece of the Ore Mountains.

Good to know about Bockau incense cones

According to tradition, the small Ore Mountains village of Bockau is home to the oldest incense cone production – the Raacherkerzle have been made here according to old tradition for over 200 years. Frankincense and myrrh are also known as gifts of the Three Wise Men, which is why these two scents are still inseparable from the Christmas season today.

Care & durability

There's not much you need to do: simply store the incense cones somewhere dry and they'll keep for years without losing scent or quality. It's like a good wine – the longer they're stored dry, the better they get.

Options & what's included

• 1 pack of frankincense (24 pieces) or 1 pack of myrrh (24 pieces)
• 1 pack of giant frankincense (4 pieces)
• Mixed set of 52: 24x frankincense, 24x myrrh, 4x giant frankincense
• Mixed set of 104: 48x frankincense, 48x myrrh, 8x giant frankincense (2 packs of each)
• Mixed set of 156: 72x frankincense, 72x myrrh, 12x giant frankincense (3 packs of each)
• Mixed set of 208: 96x frankincense, 96x myrrh, 16x giant frankincense (4 packs of each)
• Mixed set of 260: 120x frankincense, 120x myrrh, 20x giant frankincense (5 packs of each)
• Scents can be chosen subject to availability.

Frequently asked questions

Do the incense cones give off a lot of smoke? No – the Aecht Bucker Raacherkerzle burn gently and don't smoke too much. That's exactly what many allergy sufferers appreciate about them.

How long does an incense cone burn? The classic frankincense or myrrh cones burn for about 15 to 20 minutes, the giant frankincense cones for around 60 minutes.

How long do the incense cones keep? Stored somewhere dry, they keep for years without any loss of quality – the scent of the natural resins only unfolds as they burn.

What are the incense cones made of? Charcoal and natural resins, made in Germany by the Gläser company in Bockau.

In the end, it's not about a little cone of charcoal and resin. It's about the moment the scent of frankincense drifts through your living room and Advent feels just like it used to. Simply choose your favourite scent at Bütic, or go straight for a mixed set – and December can come.