Cambodian Agarwood?
Cambodian agarwood belongs to the families of Aqualaria Baillonii and Aqualaria Krassna. Cambodian Agarwood one of the most popular types of oud in the Middle East and the second-best after the Indian Oud. Cambodian Essential oil produced from Aqaularia Jassana is very soft and woody, but few remain in nature; due to the illegal harvesting of oud trees.
How to Recognize Cambodian Agarwood?
Cambodian Agarwood is probably the most popular oud variety, is easier to enjoy but is also rather complex. It is sweet and fruity (think plums, figs, and peaches), with various nuances such as spices and tobacco. Some other types of Cambodian Oud have the following scent.
- Supper Sweet
- Cinnamon
- Dried Fruits
- Earthy
Cambodian Agarwood Grade and Types?
Cambodian agarwood has different grades and types as per the below list:
- Sinking Grade
- Super
- double super
- Triple Supper
All the Cambodian agarwood grades come with good quality in comparison with other types.
Why is Cambodian Agarwood Expensive?
A perception prevailed among agarwood consumers that the Cambodian oud is the best alternative to the Indian oud, due to the political instability in Cambodia between 2002 and 2005 gave ample opportunities to smuggle agarwood illegally and harvest its trees in large quantities.
Cambodia has recently joined the CITES agreement that prohibited the illegal harvest of Wild Rare Species. This agreement made obtaining Cambodian oud very difficult, which led to a significant increase in its prices.
What is the price of Cambodian Agarwood?
The Cambodian agarwood is expensive, it is very difficult to obtain it. below are the grade viable in the market with corresponding rates
- Fine quality $15,000 / kg
- Supper quality : $20,000 / kg