Author - Nguyen Van An

23Apr

Agarwood Scent & Usage: Fragrance, Incense, and Modern Applications

What Does White Agarwood Smell Like?

White agarwood, or "aetoxylon Sympetalum," is not true agarwood but rather a related wood from Borneo. It offers pleasant woody, spicy, and earthy aromatic notes that share some similarities with genuine agarwood. The scent is generally...
23Apr

Agarwood Properties: Density, Grades & How to Identify Quality Oud

What is the Specific Gravity for Agarwood Chips?

Premium agarwood chips possess a density greater than water, causing them to sink when immersed. This high specific gravity results from the concentrated resin permeating the wood fibers. The innermost layer of infected...
23Apr

Agarwood Composition: What Oud Is Made Of & Its Unique Benefits

What is Oud Made Of?

Oud, also known as agarwood, is produced when trees of the genus Aquilaria become infected with a specific type of fungus called Phialophora parasitica or Phaeoacremonium parasitica. When infected, the tree produces a dark, resinous substance...
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