Nag Champa — Five Interpretations

Nag Champa is perhaps the most recognisable Indian incense style in the world — a distinctive blend of champa flower, sandalwood, and resin with a soft, powdery character that has made it a fixture in everything from ashrams to Western living rooms. If you'd like to know more about its origins and history, we've written about it at some length in our journal.

What is less well known is how much the style can vary between makers. This selection brings together five interpretations — three traditional agarbatti, one dhoop, and one cone — chosen after careful comparison for the different perspectives they offer on the same essential idea.

We think these five are among the finest examples of the style we have found. We hope you enjoy exploring them.

Included in this set:

·         True Vrindavan – Nag Champa
A classic, full Nag Champa profile — softly powdery, slightly floral, with a rounded, balanced character.

·         BG Pooja – Nag Champa
Built on a similar profile, but drier and more sandalwood-led, with a firmer, more grounded feel.

·         Baykeri’s – Prashanti
A different take on the style, where Baykeri’s distinctive house character comes more to the fore.

·         Gulabsingh Johrimal – Cones
A more immediate, concentrated expression of the Champa style.

·         Malaan Gaudhoop – Swarna Champa Dhoop
A brighter, more expressive take on Champa, with lively floral notes set against an earthy, resinous base.

*The set includes a total of no less than 50g of incense, comprising sticks, cones, and dhoop.