1.* * * Similarities:
Whether it is new sandalwood or old sandalwood, it will have a special smell when it is just mined, so it is often necessary to put it aside for a while before using it when making incense.
2. Differences:
Judging from the fragrance, the veritable "Laoshan Tan" is mellow and steady, neither thick nor light, and stretches like silk. The fragrance is lasting, with a hint of coolness. It smells refreshing and makes people relaxed and refreshed. The fragrance of Xinshantang is light and slightly childish. Although slightly sweet, the fragrance is soft and long, fresh and pleasant, but not as mellow as Laoshan Tan.
In terms of origin, there is only one origin of Laoshan sandalwood, that is, India, mainly Laoshan sandalwood in Mysore, India; Sandalwood produced in Dongjia area, Africa, Australia, Indonesia and Fiji is sandalwood.
From the wood point of view, the color of sandalwood in Laoshan, India is yellow, and the sandalwood tree in Laoshan, India is over 60 years old. Moreover, after being cut down, it has been placed for at least 20 or 30 years (it is said that the smell will be mellow after 40 years), so the wood is dense and solid, and it is not easy to crack. The wood color of Sandalwood in Xinshan is lighter; Either directly cut down for use or stored for a short period of time, so the wood is unstable and easy to crack. Compared with Laoshan sandalwood, its texture, color and fragrance are inferior, and it is not as mellow as Laoshan sandalwood.
From the point of view of Guanze, Laoshan sandalwood with high oiliness and density can be submerged. After soaking in water, it can be wiped with a cloth, and the luster can be easily restored. The reason is that because of its very moist oil and hard and heavy material, the pores are not easy to open, which can prevent moisture from destroying its surface luster. However, if the new sandalwood does not bring out some patina, it will be difficult to recover its luster after soaking.
In ancient China, sandalwood was used to remove filth and ward off evil spirits. It is said that sandalwood, because of its rich fragrance, represents healthy things and the fragrance that evil spirits can't get close to. It is precisely because of its rich aroma that people who choose to wear sandalwood beads will definitely appreciate and love this aroma, which is generally noble.