The name Sita Swayamvaram refers to a tale in the Hindu epic poem Ramayana, in which a ritual bride-choice (a Svayamvara) takes place, in which the goddess Sita selects her future husband, the supreme being Rama, by challenging her suiters to string Lord Shiva's bow. As such the fragrance is going to focus on ambience and mood rather than representing a certain scent. It will likely be rich and soft to convey the divine nature of the story, and as this is about a woman choosing her husband, there will likely be some romantic and feminine aspects such as joyful florals.
The incense comes attractively packaged with a slide out tray, and small incense holder. Unfortunately the incense holder is too light and shallow to hold an incense stick. I had to use four spaced out to give balance, and had it held in place by the packet of the rest of the sticks. But its nice gesture.
The paste on the stick is a standard thickness, but there is an intensity of fragrance oils which is common with flora/fluxo style incense, which is normally thicker. The fragrance is as anticipated beautifully and joyfully floral. The cold throw scent on the stick is a little volatile, cool, and sharp, though not unpleasantly so, and that volatility is common, especially with oil rich incense.
On the burn some lemon notes come to the fore, which are there on the stick, though I hadn't noticed. Overall there is an attractive lemon sorbet feel to the fragrance which combines well with the florals and the gentle woody base. Yes, an attractive incense.
The incense comes attractively packaged with a slide out tray, and small incense holder. Unfortunately the incense holder is too light and shallow to hold an incense stick. I had to use four spaced out to give balance, and had it held in place by the packet of the rest of the sticks. But its nice gesture.
The paste on the stick is a standard thickness, but there is an intensity of fragrance oils which is common with flora/fluxo style incense, which is normally thicker. The fragrance is as anticipated beautifully and joyfully floral. The cold throw scent on the stick is a little volatile, cool, and sharp, though not unpleasantly so, and that volatility is common, especially with oil rich incense.
On the burn some lemon notes come to the fore, which are there on the stick, though I hadn't noticed. Overall there is an attractive lemon sorbet feel to the fragrance which combines well with the florals and the gentle woody base. Yes, an attractive incense.
Available from Bangalore Incense for £1.93. Bangalore Incense ships internationally. [As of May 2026 there is a glitch that multiplies by a thousand the price when it comes to purchase. So a £2 (or $2) incense becomes £2,000. Jaygee has told me that if folks contact him on WhatsApp (+91-8549904990) he'll give them the true (and much lower!) cost. In the meantime he is working to fix the glitch.]
Date: May 2026 Score: 30/50
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