I like these thin dhoop sticks that you can carry with you, and which have a built in holder. I like the scent of all the Indian thin dry dhoop sticks I've encountered, and I love the useful concept of the built in holder. Neat. Attractive. Useful.
Ranga Rao have a number of brands. The most famous is Cycle, and after Cycle comes Flute. I think all of the Flute incense I have previously encountered has been perfumed, this is the first dhoop I've had. A dhoop can be perfumed or it can be a dry, compressed masala paste. There is a slight solvent sharpness on the stick itself, though that doesn't come though in the burn. The scent is attractive, albeit modest, and while it is a soft woody aroma, it doesn't hold the full allure of a top quality sandalwood.
This is a likeable little dhoop, and serves well as an everyday casual burn. Available from ScentedAndMore for £1.00, and throughout South East Asia for around 50p from Shopee.
Date: Feb 2022 Score: 28
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I also tried this dhoop sticks from Cycle Brand and it is wonderful. It’s the same fragrance as cycle sandal dhoop sticks but with flute brand. Where you get that.
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DeleteI have written to Ranga Rao to see if they will send me a selection of their incense that I can't get here in the UK. I tried ordering off their website, but they don't do international sales from that website.
DeleteInterestingly they do custom made incense. Anyone can, for a modest price, have their own box of masala incense made up with ingredients of their own choice.
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I really want to try that!
You actually have to go to india and order there.
DeleteI’m Indian living in Dubai, So I when I go to india I Order Custom Incense From Cycle Brand.
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