I've just reviewed Bhaktivedanta Manor /Sacred Boutique Night Queen, which I found very desirable. Bhaktivedanta Manor say they source from Vrindavan, the sacred city in northern India, which is where this Night Queen incense comes from. From my experiences with incense sold in Vrindavan, I wasn't expecting the incense to be the same - there are a number of retail outlets in Vrindavan who possibly (more than likely) source from different makers around India - primarily Pune and Mumbai, so it is almost inevitable that Vrindavan bought incense is going to vary. However, I thought the two Night Queens would be closer than what they are.
This is a hand rolled charcoal paste on a machine cut bamboo splint which has been coloured green on the tip. The paste has a thin covering of brown melnoorva/masala powder. There is a fresh though soft pine disinfectant volatility which eases back after a while to reveal a room freshener floral bouquet touched with woods, mainly sandalwood. It is pleasant.
The scent on the burn is soft and attractive though perhaps lacks a bit of character. It's an acceptable and familiar floral incense with fine-toothed waxy white jasmine, a sprinkling of rose, and some sandalwood. Florals and sandalwood are a familiar and acceptable partnership, and they work well together here. There's nothing here to excite the interest, but then that's sometimes what is needed.
The scent on the burn is soft and attractive though perhaps lacks a bit of character. It's an acceptable and familiar floral incense with fine-toothed waxy white jasmine, a sprinkling of rose, and some sandalwood. Florals and sandalwood are a familiar and acceptable partnership, and they work well together here. There's nothing here to excite the interest, but then that's sometimes what is needed.
Available at $1.40 for 20gm from Vrindavan Bazaar. They ship internationally at reasonable rates.
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