Also on the upper end, Apothia makes candles in a couple of fragrances that have an incense-y vibe. Check out the scents “Soul” and “Spiritual”. Neither is a literal interpretation of incense, but both have an ambience that one might associate with a room filled with polished woods and burning incense.

On the lower end of the price spectrum, West Elm used to carry a line of candles, one of which was called Incense. I don’t know if that particular scent is still available, but you may be able to find it on eBay if the store or website no longer carries it. As I recall, the West Elm incense candle had more than a passing resemblence to the smoke-y woody blast of Gucci pour Homme (v.2003 – not the newer, fresher version Gucci pour Homme II).

In the meantime while you sort out your choices, a few drops of frankincense and/or myrrh essential or fragrance oil added to the melt pool of a Henri Bendel Firewood candle (Bath and Body Works) or Campfire candle (Target) might get you where you want to go with a minimum of fuss and money.

Lonestar Memories is a great scent, but haven't tried the Fracas for men.

Two other options for smokey fragrances are Lonestar Memories and Fracas for Men. The former is a terrific outdoorsy sort of smoke, in contrast to the Diptyque's 'dirty hearth' scent. The Fracas is a lovely compromise smoke scent for those who like the smoke but don't want the hearth, campfire or ashtray…