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Thursday, 12 December 2024

Balarama Wicked Dragon Nag Champa

 


Bought from the UK hippy clothing shop Wicked Dragon for £2, this is one of a number of own-label foil-wrapped incenses made by Balarama of Thailand, who make for a variety of outlets around the world, including the trendy Kuumba.  

Nag Champa is quite possibly the world's most famous and popular incense scent. Developed by Satya in 1964, it is a subtle and effective blend of oils of sandalwood and magnolia champaca - a mix of synthetic and essential oils. This Balarama stick has an earthy and attractive scent - a little volatile and prickly, but quite fascinating. Dark fruits, damp, mossy, mildly floral, spicy woods. 

The scent on the stick takes a little time to settle down. Initially it is focused on the spicy wood with few top notes. When the florals come in they are warm and subtle, creating a pleasurable whole. This is a decent, homely scent. Not the best Nag Champa, but quite acceptable. 



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