We probably have dozens of sandalwood incenses, how do we choose which one to write about? It’s not just a random decision, we chose Superb Sandal because it’s one of our favorites, and we hope it can become on of yours as well. It’s made by Haridus Madhavdas, the makers of Amethyst, Egyptian, and Green Patchouli, so Superb Sandal will be buttery with elements of toffee, basmati rice, and vanilla. To this medium sweet core, there is the addition of high grade sandalwood. It’s unlike most sandalwood incenses in that it is considerably sweeter and less smokey than them. It’s truly a glorious selection. It is a sweeter sister of Precious Sandal, which is also made by Haridus Madhavdas. Both are worth a go.
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About Mysore Sugandhi Chandan Dhoop
The title alone is quite a mouthful, but once broken down, it’s not so bad. Mysore is a city in southern India, so that’s easy. Sugandhi refers to something fragrant and delightful. Chandan refers to sandalwood. Dhoop are incenses that do not have a bamboo core. Now that the nuts and bolts of the title have been deciphered, just what is Mysore Sugandhi Chandan Dhoop? It consists of little logs of sandalwood incense. It’s clean, dry, simply high grade sandalwood that’s in log form in stead of stick form. They are usable much like cones. If you’re into sandalwood, this one needs to be tried.
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About Balaji Chandan
Chandan is fancy talk for sandalwood. There are likely thousands of different sandalwood incenses. We ourselves probably have a few dozen, each so very different from the next. One of our very favorites is Balaji Chandan. We weren’t surprised as the entire Balaji line is so wonderful. It’s a fairly potent sandalwood fortified with sandalwood oil. This offers a considerably richer, more complex profile to the fragrance. Its quality more accurately matches incenses that cost nearly double, but that’s a secret we all can keep. When we sampled it, we expected it to be considerably more costly given its depth, but who are we to argue when the price is right? It’s an absolute must-have for not just sandalwood enthusiasts, but for anyone who enjoys quality incenses.