Ranga Rao Cycle Brand Lia Samtrupti

 

A huge pack of machine-made perfumed-charcoal fruit scented sticks by Ranga Rao under their Cycle Brand logo in the Lia range. This is a budget pack of over 60 sticks sold with a complementary pack of soap strips, which is like an old fashioned matchbook, the sort they used to give out free in pubs, clubs, and hotels. You tear off a small soap impregnated piece of paper which you can use to wash your hands when there's no soap available. Handy idea. The pack sells for 50 Rupees in India (approx 50p); I got mine from Aavyaa, who charge twice as much, though offer discounts and free shipping to compensate. I paid 98 Rupees (approx 98p) for 100gms, which here in the UK is very cheap. 

There is no pretence about these sticks. They are plain and simple everyday perfumed incense, intended to freshen and brighten up a room. As a straightforward perfumed incense the quality is good - well made, decent perfume, not too assertive, fresh and fruity, cheap as chips. Think Moksh, HEM, etc. There's nothing exciting here. Nothing to write home about. I think these will go grand in the outhouse where we feed the cats. Keep the place fresh smelling, and help keep away the flies. Or use in the garden to add little bright spots of fruit. 

Lia is a Hindu term for divine playfulness, while Samtrupti means pleasure. So the impression given is that these sticks are intended to be light and playful. And that they are. Very likeable, fresh, and playful. 

Date: June 2023   Score: 28   

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