Second in the modern range of three scents celebrating the Hindu gods Krishna and Shiva. A charcoal-based paste which has been dried then perfumed rather than the dry ingredients carrying the fragrance. It comes in two different packets. An "economy" flat pack, where it gives the information that this is "Formula No. 19 Himalayan Cedar", and a "Special Box", which has a design that reminds me of the designs on Auroshikha Incense, who are also associated with Sri Aurobindo Ashram.
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| "Economy" flat pack |
There is a mild perfume on the stick, and this is repeated in the burn. A gentle, slightly dry, slightly spicy, woody scent that is more cedar than any other wood, but not distinctively cedar. It helps to be nudged in that direction.
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| "Special Box" |
There can be some inconsistency and crudeness in the incense sticks by Cottage Industries; however, this one is nicely made, and burns well. I suppose with all incense companies there are going to be those who are experienced and roll well, and those who are still learning. Quality control can be expensive, so the smaller or less successful companies will be more likely to accept poorly rolled sticks rather than throw them away. Machine-made or extruded dhoops are going to be more consistent than hand-rolled, and I suppose that may be one reason why we are seeing more and more machine-made Indian incense, even from companies who are seen as more traditional.
On the whole this is an acceptable if slightly dry and uninteresting incense. I am in general not someone who favours dry incense, and I am not someone who favours incense that does little more than impact one average scent. A little contrast, a little adventure, a more bold blend, some kind of scent journey is what I like. I can cherish a single beautiful scent, such as an amber or a frankincense or an agarwood, but if the scent is not outstanding then I'd like it be part of an interesting, challenging, or playful blend. And this is not. Too dull.
On the whole this is an acceptable if slightly dry and uninteresting incense. I am in general not someone who favours dry incense, and I am not someone who favours incense that does little more than impact one average scent. A little contrast, a little adventure, a more bold blend, some kind of scent journey is what I like. I can cherish a single beautiful scent, such as an amber or a frankincense or an agarwood, but if the scent is not outstanding then I'd like it be part of an interesting, challenging, or playful blend. And this is not. Too dull.
Date: March 2023 Score: 23
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