Moksh Swarna Chandan

 

Third review - scroll down for earlier

This is the same box I reviewed in 2017. Normally I put everyday perfumed incense out on shelves in the house for casual lighting up once I've reviewed them, but I just found this in one of the incense storage boxes. It has a pleasant perfume hit as soon as the packet is opened. Good lasting strength on the stick, even though it's over seven years old. 

The scent on the burn is not heady, but it is reasonably warm, and rich, and full of sandalwood. It's not a huge scent, but it is reasonable, and has stood up well despite the passage of time. 

Date: Nov 2024  Score: 23

Average of three reviews: 21

Second review

Moksh were found in 1996 and have grown to be one of the most successful and popular domestic Indian incense companies, though they are little known in the West. They make everyday perfumed incense (what the West calls perfume-dipped, though these are machine-made perfume-impregnated) which is well liked. The fragrances are highly perfumed and long lasting. They are not complex or divine, but do exactly what people want - they quickly and effectively brighten up the room with fresh, clean fragrance.

On the stick these have a pine-note reminiscent of toilet cleaner, which is a little off-putting, though things improve when burned, and there is a distinct awareness of warm, musky, sandalwood ("chandan" is Hindi for sandalwood). This is part of Moksh's Gold (Swarna) series. I think this is the weakest of the series, and while reasonably attractive, there are better perfumed sandalwood incenses around.


Date: Nov 2018   Score: 22
Average of three reviews: 21

First review

Highly fragranced perfume dipped charcoal stick. Shows its chemical origins a little too obviously. Not a good blend. Pine disinfectant and beeswax are the main scents - I'm not picking up much sandalwood.

It's not an offensive incense, just that it doesn't do much. This is the stuff to use in the toilet to mask bad odours, and outdoors to keep the insects away.


Date: May 2017   Score: 19

Average of three reviews: 21

***

Moksh Agarbatti

Sandalwood