This is the start of my mammoth Gokula binge - reviewing all the Gokula samples I have in one session. Phew! Let's see how it goes!
I have this as Krishna Champa, part of Gokula's Gaura range - there has been a clearance sale, and this is now sold out. It is now available as Flora Champa, at £3.95 for 20gm, with the same recipe and description: "Absolutely stunning! It is a blend of 12 essential oils smelling like a wild forest in full bloom, blossoms with honey dripping from the trees and intoxicated bees dancing in the air. Simply Heavenly!" It is part of the Gokula Connoisseur range, in blue packs.
Straight out of the packet it is divine. Wow! Candy sweet, with rose petals, supported by musky/patchouli tones, warm and seductive. It is playful, sexy, uplifting, and simply gorgeous. Absolutely top end stuff. Start the burn, and let it settle. Gosh, yes, it still retains most of the scents and impact of the stick. Not fully though. The scent is not quite as strong, and the impact and balance is not quite the same. Some of the high, sweet notes, some of that rose, is not quite as bright and alluring, but the overall meld is still there. Some strawberries come in now, but also odd notes of onion - not unpleasant, but a curious and disconcerting contrast to the romantic sweetness, rose, and musk that is the main experience. Vanilla is present, and eventually emerges as the main driver. And condensed milk or milk gums/milk bottles. Hints of frankincense playing around here and there.
A delightful little incense. I'd be happy to get some more of this and explore further. This would brighten up any room and make it feel safe and mildly sensual. Nice one.
Date: Nov 2021 Score: 37
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