A sample pack of a masala style synthetically perfumed incense stick from Flourish Fragrance of Ahmedabad on the upper Western coast of India. Flourish don't appear to have a regular outlet in the West, though they are available internationally via eBay and Aavyaa (Aavyaa work out cheapest).
Kasturi is the Indian word for musk from the deer. These days Indian musk comes from plant or synthetic sources. The paste on the stick is moist and pliable - in the manner of a flora - with a light coating of melnoorva powder. The scent on the stick is harsh and chemical - not at all attractive. It's like sniffing toilet disinfectant blocks. However when lit the scent on the burn comes together quite attractively - quite woody and musky. I tend to find that woody and musky scents works better as synthetics than do floral scents. I find this reasonably attractive, soothing, and compelling as an everyday room freshener - but then, I do tend to like deep, dark, woody, musky scents.
Flourish Fragrance Indian Kasturi may sometimes turn up on eBay, and can be bought from Aavyaa in India with free international shipping if you spend over £50. The wooden incense holder was sent to me by Aida of IncenseBurnerHolder.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please leave a comment: