Vakratunda is one of the names of Ganesha, the elephant deity who removes obstacles and brings good luck. Typically such incenses, whose names evoke gods, will be more inclined to be traditional, and so use the masala method of incense making where the main fragrance ingredients along with fixatives and sacrificials, are blended into the paste rather than added externally; though there may be some fragrance elements added to the exterior to create an attractive cold throw. Such divine named incenses would tend to focus on ambience rather than individual scent, and would like to give the impression of something sacred, and worthy of being offered in a temple or as a blessing at home, to invoke the spirit of the named god.
The look, feel, and scent of the stick is that of a flora/fluxo style of incense which is rich with fragrant oils. It is heady with florals and oils and some petrol notes, but not unpleasant. And there's candy and caramel and some vague perfume scents. It is certainly impressive in its richness, though there appears to be little craft or delicacy in the accord, nor any prized or valuable fragrance ingredients - it is a somewhat dazzling blast of scents which simply blur into something powdery, floral, oily, sweet, and heady. An elephantine impression of India caught as a hot breeze from an open train window.
On the burn this is a rich, yet soft and floral embrace of fragrance which enfolds and wraps like a cashmere shawl. There's glimpses of petrol, like flashes of rainbows when the light catches a spill of petrol on the ground. And there's strands of caramel dripping through the whole experience. I liked the cold throw scent on the stick, but I had expected the burn scent to be a little harsh or crude and somewhat simplistic because of the clash of scents in the cold throw accord. But somehow it works; and it works because it is not attempting to capture some particular scent, but is wishing to create a space in which to invite Ganesha/Vakratunda into the home, to remove obstacles. The bright, joyful, floral nature of the scent lifts the spirit and makes me feel happy and positive and capable of dealing with problems, be they emotional, mental, or physical. This is the stuff to give courage and strength to move on.
Yes, I like this Vedic Vaani Vakratunda.
The look, feel, and scent of the stick is that of a flora/fluxo style of incense which is rich with fragrant oils. It is heady with florals and oils and some petrol notes, but not unpleasant. And there's candy and caramel and some vague perfume scents. It is certainly impressive in its richness, though there appears to be little craft or delicacy in the accord, nor any prized or valuable fragrance ingredients - it is a somewhat dazzling blast of scents which simply blur into something powdery, floral, oily, sweet, and heady. An elephantine impression of India caught as a hot breeze from an open train window.
On the burn this is a rich, yet soft and floral embrace of fragrance which enfolds and wraps like a cashmere shawl. There's glimpses of petrol, like flashes of rainbows when the light catches a spill of petrol on the ground. And there's strands of caramel dripping through the whole experience. I liked the cold throw scent on the stick, but I had expected the burn scent to be a little harsh or crude and somewhat simplistic because of the clash of scents in the cold throw accord. But somehow it works; and it works because it is not attempting to capture some particular scent, but is wishing to create a space in which to invite Ganesha/Vakratunda into the home, to remove obstacles. The bright, joyful, floral nature of the scent lifts the spirit and makes me feel happy and positive and capable of dealing with problems, be they emotional, mental, or physical. This is the stuff to give courage and strength to move on.
Yes, I like this Vedic Vaani Vakratunda.
Available from Vedic Vaani at 100gm for £3.54 plus shipping (at least £25).
Date: May 2026 Score: 45/50
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