Black and gold for special occasions
Indigo Frankincense Pontifical is a traditional Arabian frankincense blend: roasted and glazed black and gold with plant colours, styrax and gold bronze. Its scent is sweet, heavy and balsamic.
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Black and gold
In Arabian tradition black stands for the earthbound and transient, gold for the divine.
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Sweet, heavy, balsamic
Styrax makes Pontifical sweeter and fuller than pure frankincense. A heavy, festive scent.
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Intention: “May the best possible happen for the good of all”
Indigo's tip for the seventh sense: “Frankincense simply amplifies what is already there.”
The name says it all: this frankincense is made for solemn occasions. Its sweet, heavy scent fills the room.
For Pontifical, frankincense (Boswellia sacra) is roasted and partly glazed with plant colours, styrax and real gold bronze, which creates the black and gold grains. The styrax gives the scent its sweet fullness.
Indigo recommends Pontifical for all festive and solemn occasions. It is the darker, heavier sibling of Royal Frankincense and comes in 30 g jars.
📋 How to use
Hold the incense charcoal with tongs over a flame to light it and place it on shell sand in a fireproof vessel. Let it glow for about 15 minutes until it is covered with white ash. Then add one or two small grains with an incense spoon. Enjoy the scent as if smelling a flower, do not inhale it. If it starts to smell burnt, lift the remains off with the spoon and smother them in the sand.
Product name: Natural resin Frankincense Pontifical for burning (Weihrauch Pontifical)
Ingredients: frankincense (Boswellia sacra), styrax, natural plant colours, gold bronze
Net quantity: 30 g (0.030 kg) in a hexagonal jar with screw lid
⚠️ Important information: For burning only, not for consumption. Never leave embers unattended and only use in fireproof vessels. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
📦 Storage: Keep the jar tightly closed, dry and away from light.
💬 Frequently asked questions
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How is it different from Royal Frankincense?+
Both are roasted and glazed. Pontifical also contains styrax and smells sweeter and heavier; Royal Frankincense is brighter and spicier.
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What does Frankincense Pontifical smell like?+
Sweet, heavy and balsamic. The styrax makes it fuller and sweeter than pure frankincense.
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When do people burn Pontifical?+
On holidays, celebrations and special occasions, including the Christmas season.
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What do black and gold stand for?+
In Arabian tradition black stands for the earthbound and transient, gold for the divine.
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Responsible person (GPSR, EU 2023/988) & manufacturer: Indigo Enterprises · Thayagasse 43 · 1210 Vienna · Austria · indigo@raeuchern.at
