Why Agarwood is Expensive?
Agarwood is the most expensive natural raw material globally. Its high-quality grade costs up to 50 thousand dollars per kilo. The expensive rate comes from the increasing demands, the rapid decline of agarwood species in nature, and the high labor cost.
For example, we need 20 kilos of agarwood to extract 10 grams of agarwood oil. And 60 to 70 days to finish this process, so all those factors answer our question.
What does Agarwood smell like?
Agarwood is a natural incense that produces as a defense mechanism from infection in Aquilaria trees. The Agarwood has a woody scent and has a note of musk, vanilla, dry fruits, and soft floras.
How long does Agarwood take to grow?
Agarwood trees grow within five to seven years, and at this age, they cannot form agarwood resin (the aromatic scent); Because in the natural environment, it takes at least ten years to develop. To speed up the harvesting process, farmers artificially inoculate the trees and leave them for one to three years to produce the aromatic liquid (resin).
How can you tell Agarwood? How do you know if agarwood is real?
There is a traditional method to differentiate the fake agarwood from the real. All you need is to soak a piece of agarwood into the water and monitor the agarwood’s color-changing. The fake agarwood will change its color, and the real one will maintain its natural color and emit a pleasing aroma.
How do you use Agarwood?
Agarwood is used for fumigation, bring some Agarwood pieces, and some piece of charcoal, burn the charcoal until it gets red, after few seconds the Oud emits smoke with a pleasant scent that diffused across the living area. We can also use agarwood in perfumery.
Which is the best Agarwood?
The best types of agarwood are available in East Asian countries, in addition to India. There are different quality grades in these countries. But the best grades are the sinking grade, Double Super grade, and Triple Super grade. Keep in mind that wild agarwood type is the most expensive and very difficult to obtain in the market.