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Nag Champa is a fragrance of Indian origin, based on a combination of frangipani (plumeria) and sandalwood. It is used in incense, soap, perfume oil, essential oils, candles and personal toiletries, and is common in ashrams. It is a popular and recognizable incense fragrance.
Composition
A number of flower species in India are known as champa or champak:
Any of these – Magnolia champaca, Plumeria, or Mesua ferrea – may be used to prepare the perfume mixture for Nag Champa scent.
Nag Champa perfume ingredients varies with the manufacturer; though generally includes sandalwood and frangipani. Other ingredients will depend on the finished product. A perfume-dipped incense would have different ingredients to a masala incense, which would have different ingredients to a soap or essential oil.