Stamford Violet

 

I reviewed Stamford Violet Incense Cones back in June 2019 when I said: "These are a poor lot. The merest whiff of violets, but mostly the core material - a sort of vague damp sawdust. Not the best. Score: 19". This sample stick is part of a bunch that turned up in my collection - I don't know when they were sent to me, but they are not fresh. However, straight out of the packet this Stamford Violet has a charming scent of sweet violets, very similar to Parma Violets. The scent on the burn has the same character, though milder and somewhat muted, and mixed with vague smoke notes. On the whole, though, a lot better than the cone, albeit an older sample. 

Date: Aug 2025   Score:  25

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Stamford London