Incense In The Wind

Radiating Incense In The Wind - a painting by Hai Linh Le

Tuesday 27 June 2017

Sifcon International




UK based  Sifcon International company are a wholesalers dealing in household goods. They import a range of incense sticks and cones, such as Bhagvati Ppure, plus unbranded incense which they have packaged for themselves.

I don't know what arrangement Sifcon has with the manufacturers - if they are, like Aargee, working with a large company such as  Mysore Sugandhi, or if, like Gokula and Happy Hari,  they commission directly themselves from a smaller independent producer. They appear to be using folks who are making the sticks in the way that most incense in Indian is made - a mix of wood and joss powder paste on a stick that is then dipped in essential oil. This is the widespread  method in India and appears to be cost effective. And they also make traditional masala incense, which is regaining in popularity - largely through interest in the West for traditional hand made Indian incense.

Sifcon  products are aimed at market traders and small shop keepers, such as my local hardware store. Incense is only a small part of their range. I like that the incense is low cost and everyday, and is sold in hardware shops. I also like that it is excellent value for money, and is of acceptable everyday quality, as I feel this will encourage more people to use incense rather than room sprays. I think this will help producers in India, though I am a little uncertain regarding the low price, and at how much profit the producers actually make.

Reviews


Sifcon 100 Vanilla Frost
Score: 36


Sifcon 100
Cinnamon Cedarwood

Score: 33


Sifcon Enchanting Bouquet 
Variety Pack
Score: 33

 
Sifcon Patchouli Incense Sticks (P)
Score: 
31




Bhagvati Ppure Nagchampa 
Nirvana
Score: 30


Bhagvati Ppure Nagchampa 
Patchouli
Score: 30


Sifcon 100
Tuberose Gardenia

Score: 30


Sifcon Ancient Yoga 
Variety Incense Pack
Score: 30


Sifcon 100 Ocean Breeze
Score: 29


Sifcon 20 Sandalwood
Score: 29 


Sifcon Werewolf Bite (P)
Score:
 25


SifCon Pixies Dance 
Score: 24



Sifcon Karma Scents 
Patchouli Incense
Score: 25


Sifcon Buddha Incense 
Variety Pack
Score: 21


Sifcon Golden Buddha Sandalwood 
Score: 20 


Score: 19


Scents rated: 15
Top score: 36
Low score: 19
Average: 27

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