Agarwood Essential Oil (Aquilaria Malaccensis, Oud, Oodh, Aguru) Info Agarwood essential oil is steam-distilled from sustainably harvested aged heartwood of Aquilaria Malaccensis tree growing under controlled conditions in South Asia. Agarwood, or the Wood of Gods, most commonly referred to as Oud, Oudth (also known as Oodh, Aloeswood, Eaglewood, Kyara, Ud, and Aguru) is a fragrant, dark and resinous wood used in incense, perfume, cosmetics, and aromatherapy for its unique fragrance. Agarwood essential oil is procured by distilling the heartwood of the genus Aquilaria, a flowering tree with various species that grow in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam (A. crassna); the Philippines (A. filaria); and northeastern India, Burma, Malaysia, Sumatra, Indonesia, Borneo (A. agallocha), but only those trees that have been infected by a parasitic fungus (Phialophora parasitica and others) are the source of this rare and highly prized material. The essential oil of Agarwood is producced from the the tree resin which is formed in the heartwood of Aquilaria trees after they become infected with a type of Phialophora mold, P. parasitica. The tree defensively secretes a resin to combat the fungal infestation. Prior to becoming infected, the heartwood is mostly lacking in scent, and is relatively light and pale in coloration. However, as the infection advances, and the tree produces its fragrant resin as a final option of defense, the heartwood becomes very dense, dark, and saturated with resin. This resin is harvested and distilled into Agarwood essential oil, which most famously referred to in cosmetics under the scent names of oud, oodh or aguru. With thousands of years of known use, and valued across Christian, Hindu and Muslim communities (among other religious groups), oud is prized in Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures for its distinctive fragrance, utilized in colognes, incense, perfumes, and many other cosmetic and aromatic products. The aromatic qualities of agarwood are influenced by the species, geographic location, its branch, trunk and root origin, length of time since infection, and methods of harvesting and processing. Benefits/Uses Agarwood Essential Oil (Aquilaria Malaccensis, Oud, Oodh, Aguru) Uses: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery, Incense, Cosmetics, Candlemaking, etc. Aroma: Our Agarwood essential oil envelops with a highly persistent sweet warmth, deep, precious and magnificent woody aroma, shades of smoky, amber-y incense, honeyed tobacco, and sensuously underscored with animalic notes resembling musk/castoreum. The aroma becomes sweeter and musky/woody in the very long drydown. This is it ? rich, balanced, complex, unforgettable, and absolutely amazing! Blends Well With: Ambrette, Amyris, Black Pepper, Boronia, Cardamom, Carnation, Cassie, Cedarwood, Champaca, Cistus, Elemi, Fir, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Lotus, Myrrh, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom, Orris, Patchouli, Pink Peppercorn, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tobacco, Tuberose, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang. In trace amounts, Agarwood finds "use in perfumery for Oriental bases, woody-aldehydic bases, chypres, fougeres, etc. Warnings Agarwood Essential Oil (Aquilaria Malaccensis, Oud, Oodh, Aguru) No known contraindications or hazards. We recommend that for those with sensitive skin, a patch test should be performed first before use. Read these essential oils/absolutes use WARNINGS before purchase. Get It FREE! Agarwood Essential Oil (Aquilaria Malaccensis, Oud, Oodh, Aguru) To receive 1 Sample (1/5 dram, 0.74ml) vial of this product FREE, enter code: FREEAGAREOAM at check-out. Must place this item in the cart to activate the code. Minimum purchase of $50 is required to receive the discount. The discount code can be used unlimited amount of times; One free item per each order. Promotion is valid while supply of free product is available and can end at any time. Grab yours while you can!