Harper's Bazaar India

WONDER WOOD

n many ways, sandalwood, with its captivating, sensual, and decadent fragrance, invokes an image of India itself, perhaps more clearly than any other scent. The power this fragrance carries has a lot to do with the multiple uses it has—religious, cosmetic, and even architectural. Thanks to this versatility, it has permeated our senses for centuries, and now with contemporary brands innovating

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