Gokula Gopala Darshan Flora

An incense sample from Gokula-incense under the brand name of Gopala.  This review was originally published in the Gokula-incense review page in May 2013. The Gopala brand is not showing on the Gokula webpage, but the Darshan Flora fragrance is still available.

The colour is a dusky earthen red. The perfume on the stick is quite divine - it's sweet and flowery, though quite a natural flowery aroma - not like a bottled scent at all. It's like being in a scented garden. There's a touch of citric sharpness, musk, and civet; and something a little wild, like fresh musky animal pee. The smoke when the incense is lit is a beautiful mix of blue and green. The base notes are sandalwood, the top notes reminiscent of Nag Champa mixed with mint. The middle is a little harsh with sharp hot spots, but the rest of the aroma is pleasant enough to overcome that. It's a gentle aroma - quite warm and soothing, though at the same time altering and awakening the senses, so you are in a relaxed secure state, yet with heightened awareness. "Darshan" is Sanskrit for sight or vision or becoming aware of. It could refer to becoming aware of the floral aroma, or that the floral aroma is making one aware of the one's environment. It's a very attractive scent, and leaves the room feeling very clean, fresh and perfumed.


Date: May 2013   Score: 40

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Gokula-incense

Best floral incense