Krishan Chandan

Krishan Chandan (sandalwood) by Krishan Products of Mumbai. Hex box of approx 20 machine-dipped undyed sticks, bought as part of a six for £5 deal in Gilllingham market. The box is richly decorated with lovers embracing and an elephant being ridden through the countryside. The prominent colour is red. The sticks are very neatly machine dipped with an even, smooth mat black covering which stops cleanly before the end of the bamboo stick which is undyed. The sticks smell attractive - faintly medicinal: clove, Parma Violets, menthol, camphor wood.

The smoke rises cleanly, in a light grey blue, producing pleasant patterns as it swirls. The aroma is mild, but very attractive. Some mildly medicinal qualities, some clove, some bergamont, some burning wood, and sandalwood underscored with menthol and camphor wood. The scent, though weak, is quite warm and pleasant, and is becoming one of my favourite sandalwood incenses. Useful to impart a gentle, background warmth to a room, though not to make a big impact, nor to cover up strong odours.

Date: April 2013   Score: 30

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Sandalwood

Krishan Products of Mumbai