A sample of GP Industries Gurudwar sent to me by Julian of The Incense Atelier. I've previously had two other incenses from GP Industries, and I was impressed with both: Ruh Amber and Pandhari. GP Industries are based in the city of Shimoga in Karnataka (they appear to be the only incense house in Shimoga), and seem to have been in business since 2012. I like the incenses I've had from them. I've been very impressed. This incense is named after Sikh temples or holy places.
The incense sticks are a hand rolled soft & moist charcoal paste on plain machine cut bamboo splints. The paste is covered with a fragrant brown melnoorva/masala powder. The scent on the stick is musky, sweet, woody, perfumed, with floral touches. I find it very attractive and somewhat Arabian - it reminds me of bakhoor, though sweeter and more feminine.
The scent on the burn follows that of the scent on the stick, though warmer and less clear. It is a homely and attractive embrace. It gently and pleasantly informs the room without being dramatic or clever. It perhaps remains in that somewhat commercial warm musky sweet spot a little too much for my taste .I'd welcome a little more variety and/or balance. A few sharp notes would add interest and excitement. However, as it is, it is a delicious incense, leaving a very warm and welcoming fragrance in the room.
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