Grey Dragon Backflow Incense Burner
A horned grey dragon looks out from a rocky cliff. Smoke from a backflow cone flows from its nose down to a small castle below.
£29.99
Backflow incense burners, for smoke that falls.
Sculpted burners, backflow cones and holders, sent from a UK warehouse.
Light the cone. The smoke runs down, not up.
Smoke that runs downhill
A backflow cone has a hollow channel through its middle. As it burns, smoke is drawn down that channel and leaves through the base, cooler and heavier than the air around it. So instead of rising, it slides down the burner.
The sculpture then decides where it goes: over a ledge, along a branch, into a bowl. A still room and the right cone make all the difference.
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Backflow incense burners
Resin and ceramic burners: dragons, hands, ponds, a teapot. From £6.99.
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Backflow cones
Satya and Elements cones, sold in sets. A burner only flows as well as its cone.
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Cone burners and ash catchers
Holders for ordinary cones and sticks, for when the smoke can rise.
Burners on the shelf now
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Bronze Effect Hand and Lotus Backflow Incense Burner
A bronze effect hand holds a lotus flower. Smoke from a backflow cone spills over the petals and pools in the bowl below.
£29.99
Kraken on Diver's Helmet Backflow Incense Burner
A kraken sits on top of a vintage-style diver's helmet. Smoke from a backflow cone flows down over the helmet.
£36.99
Tree Man Pond Backflow Incense Burner
A smiling tree man with leafy hair. Smoke from a backflow cone pours from his mouth into a blue pond below.
£25.99
When the smoke won't fall
It is nearly always one of four things. Check them in this order.
- A draught. An open window, a fan or a radiator below will lift the smoke. Try a still corner.
- The wrong cone. Ordinary cones are solid. A backflow cone has a hole in its base.
- The cone isn't seated. The hole has to sit over the burner's channel, flat and centred.
- A blocked channel. Ash and resin build up. Clear it with a cotton bud once it's cold.
Sent from a UK warehouse
We're a small UK shop and we don't keep stock at home. When you order, our supplier packs it at their UK warehouse and sends it straight to you, so nothing ships from overseas and there are no customs charges to pay.
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- Dispatch
- 1 to 2 working days, then 2 to 3 working days tracked
- UK delivery
- £3.95, free on orders over £35
- Changed your mind
- 14 days to cancel and return
Guides
- Backflow Incense Cones Holder: What to Buy and How to Choose A backflow cone needs a backflow burner, not a standard holder. Here is how to choose one in the UK, what to check, and mistakes to avoid.
- Backflow Incense Holder: How to Choose the Right One (UK) A plain UK guide to choosing a backflow incense holder: size, material, heat safety, cleaning and what to avoid, with a few burners to consider.
- Backflow incense burner gift guide for Christmas 2026 (UK) Buying a backflow incense burner as a Christmas gift? How to pick a design, which cones to add, gift sets that work, and when to order for UK delivery.
Questions people ask
What is backflow incense?
Backflow incense uses cones with a hollow channel and a hole in the base. On a backflow burner, smoke drawn down through the channel comes out cooler and full of particles, so it is denser than the air and sinks, flowing down the burner like a waterfall.
Do your backflow burners come with cones?
Our burners are sold without cones unless the product page says otherwise. Add a box of backflow cones from our cones range. Normal solid cones will burn but the smoke will rise.
Where do you ship from?
Every order is dispatched from our UK warehouse, so there are no customs charges on UK orders.
How long does delivery take?
Orders are dispatched from our UK warehouse in 1–2 working days, then take 2–3 working days by tracked delivery. See our delivery page for details.
Can I return something?
Yes. You have a 14-day right to cancel, starting the day after you receive your order. See our returns page for how to send items back.
