Bhagwan – Ocean Flower

I got this sample in mid-2024 from Eugene Andrushchenko, the owner of Bhagwan Incense.

A pack of 15g is available for €3.95 and should contain about 7 of the 9″ long sticks; that makes approximately €0.66 per stick.

The raw scent of these sticks reminds me strongly of various Axe brand shower gels, which has put me off trying Ocean Flower for quite a while.

Lit, though, Ocean Flower thankfully smell substantially different and no longer like shower gel; it’s no longer a soapy fragrance, but it still does have similarity to some men’s deodorants, although the smell has a floral component.

The fragrance is aquatic, accompanied by quite a pronounced woodiness that on some days has a slightly coniferous character for me.
Beyond that, I find a certain similarity to some scents of the oudh type; especially those that have a strongly cologne-like character.

I find a slightly spicy freshness that vaguely reminds me of clove; perhaps it steams from a combination of the woody component and something from the bouquet of tropical flowers that Eugene mentions in his very poetic description.

Eugene writes of honey, vanilla and tonka notes; whilst I do find sweetness in the composition, I couldn’t put a name to it.

Ocean Flower absolutely don’t suit my taste, but I still consider the fragrance well-made and interesting, especially for people who like perfume-like scents in incense.