Sambrani is a deeply familiar presence in Indian daily life — valued for its cleansing, comforting character and its ability to gently refresh a space. While often understood in the West as benzoin resin, it is more accurately a traditional resin blend, built around sweetness, warmth, and mineral clarity.
On first encounter, Koya’s Sambrani is unexpectedly engaging. The fragrance carries a rich, jammy sweetness with soft vanilla tones, layered with powdery, slightly mineral notes. Fleeting impressions of fruit and florals drift through — hints of peach, violet, liquorice — lending complexity without tipping into perfume. There is a pleasing sense of contrast between softness and brightness, sweetness and coolness.
As it develops, the fragrance deepens and warms. The lighter notes retreat gently, leaving a fuller, more grounded heart — resinous, smooth, and quietly enveloping. The scent feels settled and composed, neither sharp nor cloying, and well suited to lingering in the background of daily life.
Afterwards, the room is left with a clean, lightly mineral freshness — uplifting, reassuring, and subtly restorative. This is Sambrani as it is meant to be: comforting, purifying, and quietly beautiful.
Vishnuleela is one of Koya’s long-standing everyday masala incenses — approachable, dependable, and gently expressive. It is not designed as a statement piece, but as a steady companion for daily use, and within that intention it performs with care and warmth.
The unlit stick offers a surprisingly playful opening: soft fruity impressions reminiscent of banana, cherry, and strawberry, lightly touched with clove and mint. As these brighter notes settle, gentler herbal and creamy nuances emerge, hinting at the deeper structure beneath.
Once lit, the fragrance becomes calmer and more grounded. The initial fruitiness fades into a warmer, more cohesive blend of herbs, woods, and soft sweetness. The scent unfolds gradually, with a comforting, slightly devotional character that feels familiar rather than dramatic.
Vishnuleela is a quietly satisfying incense — warm, soothing, and unassuming. It carries moments of real beauty without striving for grandeur, making it especially well suited to everyday rituals, prayer, or simply bringing a gentle sense of ease into the home.
A luxurious composition of resinous woods, honeyed depth, and quiet sensuality.
Heavenwood is one of Koya’s most accomplished and luxurious fragrances — a masterful exploration of fragrant woods, sweetness, and resinous depth. While the unlit stick carries a lively mix of sharp and volatile notes, it is once lit that the blend truly reveals its elegance and harmony.
At its heart is a rich, agarwood-like presence: smooth, resinous, and gently smoky, surrounded by layers of sweetness reminiscent of forest honey, dried fruits, and balsamic resins. Spices and florals drift in softly, adding texture and intrigue without distracting from the central woody core.
The fragrance moves and shifts with grace, sometimes velvety and powdery, sometimes darker and more sensual, always cohesive. It evokes associations with fine bakhoor and attar — indulgent, refined, and deeply atmospheric.
Heavenwood is immersive without being overwhelming, luxurious without pretension. A deeply satisfying incense for those drawn to rich woods, gentle sweetness, and a sense of quiet opulence.
A deep, woody fragrance with subtle sweetness and a calm, inward pull.
Where Rasta is luminous and playful, Nirvana turns inward. This is a deeper, darker fragrance, built around woods, warmth, and a gentle animalic musk that gives it a sensual, grounding presence. Floral notes are present, but they remain distant and indistinct, allowing the heavier elements to take centre stage.
Early impressions of creamy sandalwood gradually give way to more aromatic, slightly tart woods, hinting in the direction of oud without ever fully becoming one. Beneath this lies a restrained sweetness — softly vanilla-toned — that smooths the darker edges without lifting the scent into something heady or overt.
Nirvana feels autumnal in character: rich, warm, and contemplative rather than expansive. It has a calm confidence, unfolding slowly and holding the space quietly rather than filling it.
This is an incense for stillness and depth — introspective, sensual, and reassuringly grounded.
A bright, softly floral incense lifted by warmth, sweetness, and a sense of gentle joy.
Rasta is one of Koya’s most joyful and expressive compositions — a fragrance that feels immediately welcoming, yet reveals surprising nuance as it develops. It opens with a soft, luminous floral character, brightened by a fresh, slightly citrus-like lift that adds sparkle without sharpness. Rather than dominating, this freshness is delicately woven into the blend, giving the scent an airy, buoyant quality.
As the fragrance settles, the floral heart becomes rounder and more comforting, supported by a smooth sandalwood base that lends warmth and cohesion. Subtle hints of sweetness, gentle spice, and faintly herbal tones drift in and out, creating a sense of movement rather than a fixed profile.
Rasta has a light-hearted, almost celebratory feel — colourful without being loud, sweet without excess. It is complex, but never demanding, and rewards those who allow it time to breathe rather than rushing it.
Bright, uplifting, and quietly sophisticated, Rasta feels like a short, sunlit journey — cheerful, refined, and full of life.
