We did a Jasmine v Jasmine comparison a few months back which included this Exotic Jasmine from Corey Topel's currently closed Absolute Bliss shop. We found it a beautiful incense, though in the comparison marked it down because it wasn't jasmine scented enough. This was the conclusion:
Absolute Bliss Exotic Jasmine. Wow, I love this one. Lots going on. Cologne. Tobacco. Fine wine. Complex weaves of scent. Reminds me of Koya's and of EL Incenses. Not really a jasmine scent, so - for the purpose of this jasmine burn off, will be marked down, but as an incense, this is wonderful.
Corey sources his incense from the same supplier as Paul Eagle's Happy Hari and TOI in the UK, so this will likely be available from someone, though not under the Absolute Bliss brand as Corey is ill with cancer, so I'm marking this, as with all other Absolute Bliss incenses as Vintage - not available. Meanwhile if anyone would like to help Corey with his medical expenses in the hope that he will reopen the Absolute Bliss shop and make these incenses available again, please donate below.
This has a gorgeous scent on the stick - very inviting, and very reminiscent to me as we said in the Jasmine v Jasmine review of Koya's top incense range. Absolutely intoxicating - floral, leather, tobacco, mature red wine. Really fascinating and compelling.
The scent from the stick is present in the burn, though, sadly, with a little less clarity, and some smoke. It is warm and friendly and is a comfortable companion in the house, though doesn't quite live up to the promise of the stick. With patience and study, the scents from the stick do emerge, though in a less intoxicating manner. If the burn were as awesome as the stick this would be truly world class. As it is, this borderline heavenly, and we feel just tips over.
The scent from the stick is present in the burn, though, sadly, with a little less clarity, and some smoke. It is warm and friendly and is a comfortable companion in the house, though doesn't quite live up to the promise of the stick. With patience and study, the scents from the stick do emerge, though in a less intoxicating manner. If the burn were as awesome as the stick this would be truly world class. As it is, this borderline heavenly, and we feel just tips over.
Date: Sept 2023 Score: 40
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