Primo's Mallica and Pure-Incense's Pink Sayli
These two incenses are, to put it in a single word: pink. Yes, PINK! These smell pink. For both of these, the 'pink' floral smell is soft, smooth, and relaxing. I'll do Mallica first, since it was the one I tried first.
Mallica
Not too sweet, a very soft vanillaish masala scent. To me, this smells like a warm bubble bath with creamy body wash, flower petals, and spring air. The stick isn't very thick, but it's definitely not charcoal-based and the bamboo is barely noticeable. If you're the kind of person who likes to feel the stick, it feels like it's dry and has a too-thick bamboo core, but that's definitely not the way it smells. This is an amazing incense, and I wish I would have had more than one stick to sample, but still, I'm glad Corey chose to send THIS stick for me to sample. When I order from HM&S again, I'll be sure to place an order for this so I can give a more detailed review. One stick isn't enough to allow me to detect all the strange ingredients that make this stick so…oddly sweet and creamy smelling. The stick itself, and the rolled incense around the stick, is a nice pink color very fitting with the scent and name. This incense, most of all, smells pink. Pink! Try a stick, and you'll think 'wow, that smells pink!' as well.
Pink Sayli
Much like Mallica, soft, floral, and airy. To my nose, this isn't noticeably too much different than Mallica, except in makeup and texture. There is a less-noticeable vanilla scent to this one, with the florals being stronger. Still, this is not a strong, heady incense. It smells like a spring garden just beginning to bloom, a rosy-pink greenhouse with a touch of honeysuckle and vanilla to give it that something extra that makes it just a tad better than Mallica. The version I'm reviewing is the Connossieur (I can't spell that) version, not the Absolute version. I have a feeling that the Absolute version would be just like Mallica. This too smells 'pink' and will bring to mind flower shops on Valentine's day and, for me, a beautiful bouquet of carnations. Yes, I think Pink Sayli smells a bit like a stronger smelling carnation, at least during parts of the burn. I'm burning this as I type this, the scent changing with almost every second as the stick burns down. The stick itself is, like Mallica, thinner than you would think, very pink, and a bit dry. It does have the 'fuzz' on the stick like the fresh-rolled incense from Happy Hari, however.
Overall
These are both truly amazing incenses. HM&S produces quality products, Primo or Pure-Incense line. When trying both, you will definitely find a counterpart to the other, even if the name is totally different. I certainly didn't expect Pink Sayli to be an almost-clone of Mallica when I opened the box today, but, boy am I glad it was! I was disappointed when I learned how amazing Mallica was, but hadn't ordered a pack. As for vendors and price, you can find Mallica at various incense sites that sell Primo, specifically Absolute Bliss (where I got mine) and the official Primo website. Absolute Bliss sells them 12 sticks per pack at around $5, and the official Primo site sells a 125 gram pack for $20 or if you REALLY must never run out of this superb incense, 500 grams for $60!
As for Pink Sayli, Essence of the Ages sells it for around $9 for the Conno version, about 9 sticks per pack, and the Absolute version (which was NOT reviewed by me) for around $15 for 40+ sticks. The official Pure-Incense website has all kinds of combinations and variety packs, and they're priced in pounds. I would have to convert the currency to give an accurate price, but I think I'm close in saying the prices at the official website are very close to the EotA prices, maybe a bit more due to pounds being worth more than dollars.
I do recommend that people with sensitive noses try BOTH. If your nose isn't super sensitive (like mine) I would suggest going for the Mallica, since to me it smells so similar it's barely noticeable. Perhaps others will come along and give me a detailed description on just what I'm missing with Pink Sayli, but in my eyes, Mallica is the winner here. Primo beats Pure-Incense with this version, for me!
Loving incense for 20 years now. Always willing to try new things and send samples of what I do like.