Radha Madhav Pushpanjali

  

Day 3 of the mammoth Gokula binge - reviewing all the old Gokula samples I have in one (several day) session. The samples (mostly) date from May 2013 so are not indicative of what a fresh pack would be like. Masala incense does last a while, certainly longer than perfumed incense, especially when kept in a cool, dark, airtight space, but some of the higher notes will evaporate over a period of eight years - I am allowing  that up to 15 points could be lost per incense. Some of the higher scoring Gokulas I will buy new once I clear my backlog, and see how they behave when fresh. Meanwhile....

This is a crudely rolled stick of uneven character. There is a pleasant floral scent on the stick. On the burn it is that floral character which dominates. This is a pleasant incense - modest but pleasant. There is little of the depth, character, earthiness, or naturalness of a masala stick (even though it is a masala stick), and this presents as a modest everyday perfumed incense. There is nothing offensive about this, but also nothing to get interested in or excited about. A sort of mildly pleasant, modest, everyday floral incense to burn in the background.  

Sold by Gokula at 99p for 20gm, this is currently out of stock at that amount, but is available at £7.99 for 200gm. 

Date: Nov 2021   Score: 25 

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