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The Backflow Incense Cones Mix is a budget-friendly combination pack of hollow-bottomed incense cones designed to produce the cascading "waterfall" smoke effect when placed on a backflow burner. Available in two sizes — Normal (approximately 120 cones) and Extra Large (approximately 30 cones) — each pack weighs 200 grams and comes with mixed scents. Honest heads-up: these cones are built for the visual spectacle, not for filling your room with fragrance. The scent is subtle at best. If you want your flat smelling like a temple, these aren't the ones. But if you want that hypnotic, slow-pouring smoke effect without spending much, they do the job nicely.
Both packs weigh 200 grams, but the cone count and burn time differ significantly. Here's the breakdown so you pick the right one for your setup.
| Feature | Normal (SM0609) | Extra Large (SM0610) |
|---|---|---|
| Approximate cone count | ~120 cones | ~30 cones |
| Total weight | 200g | 200g |
| Burn time per cone | Shorter (smaller cone) | Extended (larger cone) |
| Scents included | Green Tea, Sandalwood, Rose, Argy Wormwood | Agarwood, Sandalwood, Wormwood |
| Scent colour coding | Green, Brown, Pink, Clay Light Brown | Brown, Yellow, Gray |
| Best for | Testing your burner, frequent short sessions | Longer displays, bigger burners |
If you've just bought your first backflow burner and want to test it out without committing much, the Normal pack gives you roughly 120 goes. That's months of use. The Extra Large cones are the better pick if you want the smoke effect to last longer per session — the larger cone body means more material to burn through, so the waterfall keeps flowing for an extended period. We'd grab the Normal pack to start with, honestly. You get four scent varieties to play around with, and 120 cones means you can burn one every evening for months.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product type | Backflow incense cones (hollow-bottomed) |
| Pack weight | 200g (both variants) |
| Normal pack count | ~120 cones |
| Extra Large pack count | ~30 cones |
| Normal scents | Green Tea, Sandalwood, Rose, Argy Wormwood |
| Extra Large scents | Agarwood, Sandalwood, Wormwood |
| Scent intensity | Mild — designed for visual effect |
| Requires | Backflow incense burner (sold separately) |
| Surface warning | May stain — use a protective layer underneath |
You'll need a backflow incense burner to use these cones — they won't produce the waterfall effect on a standard incense holder. Check out our backflow burners in the Incense and Aromatherapy section. A small ceramic dish or coaster underneath the burner protects your surfaces from potential staining and heat marks.
There's something genuinely mesmerising about watching incense smoke pour downward instead of drifting up. It pools, it flows, it cascades over the edges of your burner like dry ice at a stage show — except it's just a small cone on your shelf. Backflow cones achieve this through a hollow channel running through the centre of the cone. As the cone burns, the smoke is pulled downward through this channel because the smoke is slightly cooler and denser than the surrounding air. Simple physics, stunning result.
These cones are the affordable way to get into backflow incense. We'll be straight with you: the scent on these is gentle. Barely there, in some cases. If you're after room-filling fragrance, look at our standard incense sticks and cones instead. But if what you're really after is the visual — and that's what most people buy backflow cones for — these deliver. The Normal pack at roughly 120 cones is particularly good value. That's a lot of evenings of ambient smoke art for not much outlay.
One thing we've noticed behind the counter: people underestimate how much these cones can stain. The residue from the smoke, combined with the oils in the cone, can leave marks on wood, stone, and painted surfaces. Always put something underneath your burner. A ceramic dish, a tile, even a bit of tinfoil. It takes two seconds and saves you scrubbing your windowsill later.
We get a fair few customers who buy backflow cones expecting their room to smell like a Balinese spa. Then they come back surprised that the scent is so faint. So we always flag it upfront: these are visual-first products. The herbs and scent compounds are there, but the formulation prioritises the density and weight of the smoke — that's what makes it flow downward — over aromatic intensity. If you want both the visual and the scent, you could burn a standard incense stick alongside the backflow cone. Best of both worlds.
The other thing worth knowing: burn time varies. The Normal cones are small, so you're looking at a shorter session per cone. The Extra Large cones burn noticeably longer, which is why there are only about 30 in the pack versus 120. If you're setting up a backflow display for a dinner party or a meditation session, the Extra Large cones give you a longer, uninterrupted cascade. For a quick 10-minute wind-down before bed, the Normal cones are plenty.
A backflow incense cone has a hollow channel running through its centre. When lit, the denser, cooler smoke flows downward through this channel instead of rising, creating a waterfall or cascading effect. Regular incense cones are solid and their smoke simply drifts upward.
Yes. Backflow cones only produce the cascading smoke effect when placed on a backflow burner with a dedicated smoke hole. A standard incense holder won't work — the cone will just smoulder with smoke rising upward like any other incense.
These cones are formulated for visual effect, not fragrance intensity. The composition prioritises smoke density and weight so it flows downward convincingly. The trade-off is a gentler scent. If strong fragrance is your priority, standard incense sticks or cones are a better pick.
Yes, they can. The oily residue from the smoke and the cone itself may leave marks on wood, stone, and painted surfaces. Always place a protective layer — a ceramic dish, coaster, or tile — underneath your burner.
The Normal size cones have a shorter burn time due to their smaller size. The Extra Large cones burn noticeably longer — each one is roughly four times the weight of a Normal cone, so expect a proportionally extended display.
Drafts are the most common culprit. Close windows, turn off fans, and switch off air conditioning. Also check that the cone's hollow bottom is aligned directly over the burner's smoke hole. If the alignment is off by even a few millimetres, the effect won't work properly.
According to Healthline, studies suggest incense can pose some health risks, though it isn't officially deemed a major public health risk comparable to smoking tobacco. Use in a ventilated space, don't burn for hours on end, and never fall asleep with incense burning.
The Normal pack includes Green Tea, Sandalwood, Rose, and Argy Wormwood — colour-coded green, brown, pink, and clay light brown respectively. The Extra Large pack contains Agarwood (brown), Sandalwood (yellow), and Wormwood (gray).
Last updated: April 2026
Medical disclaimer. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before use of any substance.
