Agarwood Attar has a pleasing woody masculine fragrance and is made from natural agarwood. Also known by the name of Oudh/Aloeswood, it is derived from the Agarwood tree. The derived oil is the most expensive oil in the world due to it being scarce as it takes hundreds of years for the resin to form from mold on the tree. Having a classic Oudh fragrance, it has a deep, earthy, musky, and potent aroma, it blends well with all oils and has warming, purifying, balancing, deep woodsy & transcendent qualities.
History
Agarwood attar has long been associated with various religions and cultures. While it finds a mention in ancient scriptures of Japanese and Chinese dynasties it also finds mention in the bible where it is referred as Aloe in old testament however this matter is debatable. It is certainly considered an aid for meditation in spiritual circles, thus it is used for incense and perfumes. Deservingly, it is also called the wood of God in Asia
Color & Aroma
Color: Dark brown & Balsamic Odor
Aroma: Spiky, Woodsy & Powerful scent
Constituents
chamazulene, bisabolol oxide A, a-bisabolol, bisabolol oxide B, bisabolone oxide A.
Uses
Agarwood oil is derived from the Aquillaria agalloch tree and blended into pure Sandalwood essential oil. The CO2 extraction gives it a truer aroma as well as ensures there is no chemical residues present in it. Its three principal uses include medicine, perfume & incense. Smaller quantities of this oil are also used for other purposes like carvings.