Oh, this is fascinating. I don't remember where I got this from, but it is available online in the UK for around a £1 or £2 including postage. It is made by Ambica Agarbarthies of Andrha Pradesh, who were founded in 1946.
It has a number of uses, including drying hair. It is a little smoky, as are most dhoops. This is a dry dhoop, with a lot of charcoal, so it does get hot, and it is best used in a stable holder, or placed in the middle of a large dish so if it falls over it won't be a danger. The scent is totally fascinating - quite musky and woody and oily and rich and deep. There are notes of petrol, which I've had before with some thick dhoops, and bits of plastic, but these are interesting notes, not offensive.
Date: July 2017 Score: 38
I just burned some Hari Om Sambrani which reminded me of this Ambica Sambrani - so I dug it out to have a comparison. Oooh, this is good. It has a deep, rich pine resin scent that is quite intense and natural.
Date: Jan 2018 Score: 39
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