The Organica series launched in the West with five Indian focused fragrances (Davanam, Astagandha, Frangipani, Kastoori, and Sri Tulasi), then was updated with four additional scents with a Native American focus (Palo Santo, White Sage, Lavender & White Sage, and Sandalwood & White Sage). They are distributed in the US by Om Imports, and in the UK by Puckator. Sold at around £1.50 per 15gm pack.
Frangipani (also known as Plumeria) is a waxy, fragrant flower, akin to jasmine and gardenia, with fruity notes. It is generally the scent used if an incense is called Champa. Because of the Champa name, it gets conflated with Nag Champa, though Nag Champa generally uses Magnolia champaca - however, this is a general usage, and Nag Champas may use frangipani and/or other related floral scents according to the whim of the maker.
The scent on the stick is perfumed, heady, floral, with a woody base. It is slightly sweeter - touches of vanillin, than the Davanam, though is in the same general area of a Bangalore made Nah Champa. The scent on the burn is warm and familiar. In general if you like Nag Champa then you're likely to enjoy this. I like it. A solid, well made classic Indian blend of sandalwood and floral. Where I'm not excited is that I've come upon this fragrance blend so often now under different names and brands and minor variations, that it can feel a little too bland and safe and almost boring. However, to be fair, it is a classic fragrance, and it is well made here. It doesn't excite me, and it doesn't soar high, but it is delightful.
Available at £1.45 for 15gm from Powells Aromatherapy, or $2.00 for 15gm from Exotic Incense.
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