Parimal Khus Vetiver Masala Incense Sticks

Khus: The Root Behind One of India's Oldest Cooling Scents

Its aroma is dry, grassy, and rooty, with a smoky, woody base note that deepens the longer it burns — closer to damp earth after rain than to a sweet or floral incense. Vetiver root (khus) has been used in Indian households for centuries, traditionally woven into mats and screens that release their scent when splashed with water to cool a room in summer. Parimal Sacred Scents (Parimal Mandir) has made incense in Bengaluru since 1945, rolling this masala stick by hand from vetiver root paste rather than dipping a plain stick in fragrance oil.

At Secret Sense, we treat khus/vetiver the way Ayurvedic tradition does: a grounding, cooling scent, better suited to warm afternoons and meditation than to a quick fragrance hit.

• Hand-rolled masala construction — vetiver root paste pressed onto a bamboo core, not dipped, for a deeper scent throw.
• Established incense house — made by Parimal Sacred Scents (Parimal Mandir), founded in Bengaluru, India, in 1945.
• Generous pack sizing — 15g single packs, or a box of 12 packs for regular ritual use or gifting.
• Deep, earthy, cooling scent — vetiver's dry grass-and-rain character, traditionally used to cool a room in hot weather.
• Grounding, meditative character — a heavier, rootier profile suited to stillness practice rather than an energising scent.
• Works with tools you already own — burns cleanly in any standard upright incense holder or ash catcher.

Vetiver's scent builds slowly, so give it a few minutes before judging the room — it's a slower, deeper burn than a floral or citrus stick. In South Africa's hot summer months especially, vetiver's traditional cooling association makes it a natural afternoon or early-evening choice.

How to Use Parimal Khus Vetiver Masala

1. Stand the stick upright in a heatproof incense holder or ash catcher.
2. Light the tip and let it burn with a flame for 5–10 seconds.
3. Wave the flame out so the tip glows and smoulders.
4. Set the holder on a stable, heatproof surface away from drafts and flammable material.
5. Let the stick burn down fully, or extinguish early by gently pressing the ember into sand or ash.

Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information

• Weight: 15g per single pack · 180g per box (12 packs)
• Style: Masala — hand-rolled paste on a bamboo core
• Brand: Parimal Sacred Scents (Parimal Mandir), Bengaluru, India — established 1945
• Scent family: Vetiver (Khus) — earthy, grassy, cooling
• Variants: Single Pack (15g) or Box of 12 Packs (180g)

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These products are intended for spiritual and ritual use and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical condition.