Julian of Incense Atelier has imported a selection of sticks from an outlet in Vrindavan who have a heritage of incense making in Vrindavan, which Julian is selling as "True Vrindavan".
Surabhi is a delightful incense with warm spicy Oriental tones and fresh herbal characteristics on the stick - it feels quite fresh, gourmand, and natural. There are elements of Persian attars and ouds, along with a subtle chewy sweetness with clove and licorice notes. It's quite woody and outdoorsy, with little sparks of clove and/or cinnamon. It reminds me of a chewing gum in the mid 70s which might have been Big Red. I love this.
The scent on the burn is quite dreamy - a little more smooth and perfumed than the rather rougher and more interesting cold throw scent on the stick, but with a delicate saffron influenced fragrance. It is clean, refreshing, gentle, almost feminine. It is an appropriate incense for Vrindavan as it does feel somewhat divine. Yes, I love this.
Available from The Incense Atelier at £2.45 for 10gms (plus shipping). A handy good value sampler of 2 sticks of each of the seven scents is available for £4.45 (plus shipping).
Date: March 2026 Score: 42
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