Clay censers and copal at a stall in Mexico
Illustration only: the photo shows Copal, not this product or its packaging. Photo: Merystef, CC BY-SA 4.0

Traditional / raw material Entry 51 of 67

Pom

A Maya word for copal, used loosely for resins of several trees. Burned offerings remain central to ceremony in the Guatemalan highlands, where pine incense is also very common.

Origin
Guatemala
Tradition
The Americas
Form
Resin
Smoke
Heavy smoke

Scent profile

  • Resinous
  • Smoky
  • Earthy

Editorial estimate, not a lab analysis or community vote. Your experience may differ.

Key materials

Typical materials for this style. Makers rarely publish full recipes.

Sources

Main claims checked against the sources below on 3 November 2026.

See also

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