Seeing incense signifies wealth coming from a person of good standing, a pleasant life, good remembrance, and inner purity. Burning incense signifies comfortable living and prosperity; being fumigated signifies getting along well with people. An incense vessel signifies a servant who causes the owner to be praised and remembered well. For a sick person, being fumigated with an incense burner signifies that death is near. Al-Nabulsi says that being fumigated with ambergris signifies wealth from an honorable person, while musk, cloves, and other dark fragrant substances signify greatness and joy. Incense may also signify profitable trade, living by praise, and wealth for the poor. Other interpretations include knowledge, religion, charity, reconciliation with an enemy, employment for the unemployed, winning people's affection, and flattery. It may signify love and openly expressing affection. Reciting over incense signifies overcoming an enemy and envy, safety from fear and anxiety, healing from illness, and undoing magic.
Ja'far al-Sadiq says agarwood signifies a handsome and eloquent man, a religious and just ruler, fame, wealth, and benefit.