Mahendra Gulabi

Second review - scroll down for earlier

It's been some years since I last had Gulabi. I burned some last night, and again this morning and I found it reasonably acceptable and attractive. This is not a special incense - it's pretty much run of the mill, but it's not offensive in any way, and the floral scent is OK. It seems a little better than bottom end of the everyday incense, so I'm moving it up a bit.  I had a look around to see where I got this from, but couldn't find this exact box available online - the nearest I could find is Mahendra's Indian Amazon page, selling Gulabi Collection with a range of scents, and a UK website ReallyRelaxing, which had two Gulabi Collection scents at a reduced price.

Date: June 2018   Score: 23 

First review

Strongly perfumed stick by Mahendra Perfumery Works of Bangalore, who also make the Belco range of sticks. Strong box packet, shrink wrapped to keep the sticks fresh. The sticks are chunky and generous. producing a pleasant though fairly average scent. The scent is OK, but nothing special; floral notes, mostly rose, some citric. The perfume is chemical, but not harsh. This is an acceptable everyday incense - slightly sharp, so more of a morning or early afternoon use than anything else. It's not one to create moods, the floral nature inhibits use in the kitchen, and the scent is not strong enough to suggest use for covering up smells. A simple morning scent to liven up the senses seems the best use.

Date: Aug 2014   Score: 20

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