Burning incense is a tradition that dates back thousands of years and when we burn incense at a Mass or church service we are joining in this long standing ritual. No matter what the scent, the incense symbolizes and is a visible sign of our prayers rising to God. Burning incense allows us to join in the long history of this beautiful means of worshiping God. The fragrances of incense remind us of the cultures and lands around the area where Christ taught and the Apostles evangelized. This Pontifical incense comes beautifully packaged and comes 1 pound to a package so, unless you use incense on a regular basis, should last for some time. Pontifical incense has a nice odor with no particular outstanding scent.