Somewhat scruffy and poorly hand-rolled charcoal-paste joss sticks by the makers of Sugandha Shringar. I bought these because the company claims they are natural/masala - but they look and smell like perfumed-charcoal. It's quite possible there are dried and crushed fragrant ingredients like flowers, barks, and tree resin contained in the paste, but the bulk of the work appears to be done by a perfume of some sort, as that is what presents on the stick - a modest but pleasant moderately sweet floral scent with a touch of volatility. It has a sort of beeswax table polish aroma.
There is a rather simple and old fashioned look to the pack which is both endearing and off-putting. The price is 15 rupees (15p or 17c) for 15gms - given the annual Indian salary is 10% that of the British salary, this is really the equivalent of £1.50, which is exactly what I paid for it on eBay.
There is a rather simple and old fashioned look to the pack which is both endearing and off-putting. The price is 15 rupees (15p or 17c) for 15gms - given the annual Indian salary is 10% that of the British salary, this is really the equivalent of £1.50, which is exactly what I paid for it on eBay.
The scent on the burn is a little smoky with hot spots, though some of the aromas on the stick do come through. It has a warm, reassuring base, with some floral top notes. It's an OK scent. Nothing special, a little old fashioned, but mostly harmless and moderately attractive. I kinda like it.
Date: March 2023 Score: 27
Yes, this is a modest, floral perfumed incense, with an awareness of rose. Likeable, but nothing to recommend. Quite happy to burn these in a low key fashion, but not for special occasions. It's OK, but I'm moving it to outhouse use as I have plenty of better incense to burn in the home.
Date: June 2023 Score: 25
Date: June 2023 Score: 25
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