Moksh Swarna Chandan (Sandal)

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

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

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Moksh Agarbatti

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Sandalwood