Incense In The Wind

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

Saturday 17 December 2016

Stamford Mythical Black Incense Witches' Curse

Second review - for earlier scroll down


We did a mega comparison scent test. Originally this wasn't part of it, but it seemed fun to slip it in. It got the lowest scores, and responses were that it was OK, but a bit plain, with a little too much smoke in relation to the scent.  

 To be fair I think I've had this sample in my drawer for a while, and perfumed incense doesn't keep well - the perfume, being volatile, tends to evaporate. The stick has the sweet candy fragrance I noted on the cone in my last review. Pleasant, but quite faint. I get more of the sweet candy this time when burning - I suppose it has been absorbed and held by the charcoal - which seems to be good quality. I tested some ash on my palm and it was quite smooth. Along with the candy there is something vegetal and then something musky, and hints of old leather. Nothing chemical about this perfume - it is well made. Quite clean. It's low points are that it doesn't really make an impression, and it hovers around the same scent zone, so there is no journey, no delicious contrasts. It doesn't quite lift above the ordinary. I put a lot of that down to age - there is a lack of brightness and vibrancy.   The score this time will be less than my last review, but I won't alter its ranking on my chart due to it being an old packet of perfumed incense. 


Date: Nov 2021   Score: 24 



First review

Has a pleasing sweet candy fragrance on the cone which is less apparent when burning. It's an OK scent, which has some fruity floral memory of the cone aroma, but is less attractive. Soft smoke with mild sandalwood and musk undertones. It's OK, but there's a lack of imagination about this. Overall a soft, pleasant and relaxing scent which harmonises with the home and creates a gentle atmosphere. There's a mild hint of seduction, so could be used when you invite someone home you fancy, but don't wish to make it obvious.

Date: Dec 2016    Score: 28