Fragrances for Moods
Musk
An earthy, woody fragrance, enhanced with a little top note of saffron, which gives it an adventurous edge.
It is an active fragrance which is said to restore balance and order. It can help you to concentrate, so it it is good for studies, for the morning and when starting a new project.
Rest assured that our musk incense is made only from plant-based ingredients, just like all our other incenses.
If you like musk, you may also like the slightly sweeter 'Cinnamon and Spice', or the stronger 'Agni'.
Opium
Opium is a heavier, exotic fragrance, with a nice woody base and a hint of oriental spice.
Bold, confident and a remover of obstacles, it has use in space clearing and in healing.
The sweet scent of opium can help create an atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation, making it very suitable for meditation and prayer.
Rose
The soft and sweet fragrance of red roses, with a clean and fresh core. It is youthful and open.
Rose incense has been used for many, many years in religious ceremonies and as medicine. The ancient Romans used it in their dedications to Venus, the goddess of beauty, love and prosperity.
The rose fragrance is said to be helpful in attracting positive energy, so it's perfect for use before meditating or at the start of a new project. Rose incense can also energise and create lust for adventure.
'Rose' is one of the four rose fragrances that we have in our offerings. You might also like to try the mild 'Roses and Violets' or the stronger 'Rishi' and 'Radha'.
Rose is an ingredient in many of our incenses, and its sweet, clear fragrance plays a supporting role in many of our best creations.
Roses and Violets
A fragrance with a smile, roses and violets is a strong rose. It is wonderfully sweet with a dry core of violets, which keeps it light and airy.
The fragrance of roses is known to evoke positive energy and emotions, so it is a great help in meditation, or simply relaxing after a stressful day.
Roses and Violets is one of the four rose fragrances that we have in our offerings. You might also like to try the mild 'Rose' or the stronger 'Rishi' and 'Radha'.
And because of its wonderful properties, rose plays a supportive role in many other fragrances. It's a bit of a star really.
Sandalwood
In Indian traditions, sandalwood is highly valued for its cooling and balancing properties. It is believed to pacify pitta dosha, which represents fire and heat in the body.
Sandalwood incense is used to promote relaxation, calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and promote mental clarity. As such it is a great aid to meditation.
Due to its wonderful properties, sandalwood is used in the making of all the woody Mother's Fragrances. You can recognize these by their brown sticks. You will also find sandalwood in all our India Fragrances.
If you are in particular looking for a stronger version of our Mother's Fragrances sandalwood incense, you might like to try Yoga or Buddha.
We only use sustainable plantation-grown Indian sandalwood in the making of our incense.
Spicewood
Spicewood is a humble and unpretentious fragrance, that quietly does its purifying and cleansing work.
In India it is used under the name Sambrani, to cleanse the home and atmosphere. It is also wonderful for clearing one's head and thoughts.
It is slightly resinous, with a pleasant woody warmth and a little spice, hence its name.
If you like Spicewood but are looking for a stronger incense, try Jyoti in our full range of The Mother's India Fragrances.
Or if you are looking for a stronger fragrance with cleansing and clearing properties, Sattva or Aditi in The Mother's India Fragrances may be right for you.