Sri Sakthi Ecstasy Kewda

 

I've not come upon kewda (or pandanus) often as an incense fragrance - indeed, as any kind of perfume (though it is used in some). And when I have come across it I've not been hugely impressed. This cone has a tropical citrus quality leaning toward pineapple, though also with a sense of coconut and sawdust and cardboard. It is a synthetic, powdery yet volatile aroma. 

Much of the scent on the cone is carried forward in the scent on the burn, though as with the other two cones from Sri Sakthi, and as with most incense that uses wood powder rather than charcoal, the scent from the fragrance is mixed with the scent of smouldering wood or paper even when the cone is placed at an extreme distance away from me.  

I've not enjoyed these Ecstasy cones. That doesn't necessarily mean that all other products from Sri Ecstasy will be the same low and uninteresting quality, but I'm not encouraged to explore any further.  

Date: Sept 2025   Score: 19

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Sri Sakthi / Ecstasy 

Ketaki / Kewda / Screwpine