SOSA · Hanging Car Diffuser · Warmth & composure
Mysore Sandalwood, always on. Soft, slow and refillable.
A creamy, warm sandalwood inspired by Mysore chandan, in a 12ml refillable glass bottle with a wooden lid that lets the scent out slowly for 4 to 6 weeks. Hang it once and the car stays quietly scented.
Composed by Sonal SahaniPerfumer, ISIPCA Versailles · SOSA studio, Pune
Add to cart ↑- Ships next working day
- Delivered in 3–5 days
- Damaged in transit? Replaced free
I. The hanging diffuser
How it works
Soft · continuous
- The wooden lid soaks up the oil
- and releases it slowly into the cabin
- No batteries, no switch, nothing to plug in
How long
4 to 6 weeks
- Depends on heat and how often you drive
- Turn it upside down once a week
- Then refill the same glass
Refill it
15ml refill
- One refill fills the bottle completely
- Keep the glass for years
- Shop Mysore Sandalwood refills
Want it fuller, on demand? Pair it with the Mysore Sandalwood Spray, or get both together as The Complete Ritual.
II. How it smells
Soft wood
Warm, soft wood with a gentle creamy opening, the first hint of chandan.
Creamy chandan
Rich sandalwood, creamy and resinous with a gentle floral nuance.
The sandalwood box
A quiet, musky warmth that lingers like the inside of a sandalwood box.
Woody · creamy · calm · familiar
III. Heritage विरासत
The scent of an Indian home
Chandan was never just a fragrance in India. It was the tikka on a grandfather's forehead, the paste offered at the temple, the small piece of sandalwood a mother kept between folded saris so the almirah smelled of it for years. For more than a century, Mysore has been the name India gives to the finest of it.
The warmth of the almirah and the pooja room, now on every drive.
“Real Mysore sandalwood is now too rare to put in a car, and pretending otherwise isn't our way. So I studied what makes chandan feel like chandan, that creamy, milky warmth, and built it to stay soft in a sealed, hot cabin instead of turning smoky like incense.”Sonal Sahani · Perfumer's note
IV. Is it yours?
You'll love it if
- You grew up around chandan or a pooja room
- You find oud too heavy and citrus too light
- You want warmth rather than freshness
- You want a gift an elder will recognise
The SOSA car wardrobe
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V. The details
How to use
- Hang it from the rear-view mirror, clear of the dashboard.
- Keep the cap tightened. Once a week, turn the bottle upside down for a moment so the oil soaks the wooden lid.
- After 4 to 6 weeks, refill the same glass bottle.
Specifications
| Format | Hanging diffuser, 12ml refillable glass with wooden lid |
|---|---|
| Fragrance | Sandalwood blend, inspired by Mysore chandan |
| How long it lasts | 4 to 6 weeks per bottle |
| Refill | 15ml refill fills the bottle completely |
| Standards | IFRA-compliant · phthalate-free and paraben-free (certificate of analysis on file) |
| Climate testing | Parked-car heat up to 45°C · humidity up to 85% RH · tested in Pune |
| Made in | Pune, India |
What's inside
| Ingredient | What it is | Why it's here |
|---|---|---|
| Sandalwood fragrance blend | Composed to recreate the character of Mysore chandan | The heart of the fragrance. IFRA-compliant. |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Coconut-derived carrier oil | Carries the fragrance and stays stable in summer heat. |
Certificates are available on request.
VI. Questions
Is this pure Mysore sandalwood?
No, and we'd rather say so. True Mysore sandalwood is rare, protected and costs many times more than this product. This is a sandalwood blend composed to recreate the creamy character of Mysore chandan.
Will it smell like agarbatti?
No. It is creamy and milky rather than smoky, balanced to stay soft in a closed car.
How long does it last?
4 to 6 weeks, depending on heat and how often you drive. Turn the bottle upside down once a week to keep the lid fresh.
Spray or hanging?
The hanging diffuser is soft and always on. The spray is fuller and you decide when. Many people use both, which is why we make The Complete Ritual.
Can I refill it?
Yes. The bottle is refillable glass, and 15ml refills are available. One refill fills it completely.
Does it work in monsoon and summer heat?
Yes. In May 2026, in Pune, we ran it through a 72-hour test in sealed parked cars, with heat up to 45°C and humidity up to 85% RH. Our internal panel rated scent stability and intensity, and the character held steady across the test. This was our own product testing, not a clinical study.
Will it give me a headache? I'm sensitive to fragrance.
It's composed to stay soft in a closed car: you notice it without it filling the cabin. It's IFRA-compliant and made to be gentle. If you're pregnant, have asthma or a known fragrance sensitivity, check with your doctor before using any fragrance in a closed car and keep the car ventilated.
How long does shipping take?
Orders ship the next working day and arrive in 3 to 5 days, depending on where you are.
Do you offer returns or replacements?
If it arrives damaged or faulty, we'll replace it. Email service@sosahomeandbody.com within 48 hours of delivery with a photo.
SOSA Home & Body is an Indian fragrance house founded by perfumer Sonal Sahani, trained at ISIPCA Versailles. Every formula is composed in-house and made in small batches in Pune.
Manufactured, packed & marketed by SOSA Home & Body, 2nd Floor, 333–335, 18 Latitude Mall, Punawale, Gaikwad Nagar, Pune 411033 · +91 96192 18531 · service@sosahomeandbody.com · Country of origin: India