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Saturday, 31 May 2025

Xiang Lian Jiang Zhen Xiang (Sandalwood)

 


Just when you thought it was boring to return to the water (in this case Asian wood based incense), a clean and simple sandalwood raises its dorsal fin and delivers a clean and simple woody note. OK, this isn't a moment of greatness, but it's a lift above the crude Agarwood I've just burned.  I guess the essential difference is that sandalwood is cheaper than agarwood, and so for the same amount of money you can get a better quality sandalwood than agarwood. Anyway, ho hum, this - at the end of the burn - is just a simple woody scent. It lacks the oily richness that makes sandalwood attractive to me. But if you like dry woody sandalwood, and are not looking for heavenly delights, this is cheap and effective.  

Available as part of a set of 11 fragrances from Amazon, Temu, and Shein, for around £8. Or by itself from DylansDen for £3


Date: May 2025   Score: 25
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