Balarama Zam Zam Black Velvet

This doesn't work for me. It smells of fresh Virginia tobacco. To be precise, it smells of St Julien Empire Blend, which used Virginia tobacco grown in South Africa. There is a limited charm to having your room smell of cheap pipe tobacco.

The sticks are distributed by Zam Zam International, an Islamic company formed in the UK 30 years ago.  They have a range of fragrances which they sell online at £1.20 a pack. They also have a shop in Green Street in London.

[Added 2024]: These sticks are made by Balarama of Thailand, who are quite possibly also the source for Kuumba incense.


Date: June 2015  Score: 18

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Balarama foil-wrapped