agarwood
noun
agar·wood
ˈa-gər-ˌwu̇d 
ˈä-
: the soft, dark heartwood that is produced by any of various southeast Asian evergreen trees (genus Aquilaria, especially A. malaccensis synonym A. agallocha) when they become infected with a fungus and that contains a fragrant resin used chiefly to produce incense, perfumes, and traditional medicines
With prices for noncultivated agarwood rising to $10,000 a kilo, few local shopkeepers welcome mere browsers.—
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Liberty has perfectly balanced the warm, spicy, intoxicating heart and base notes (cedarwood, myrrh, patchouli, leather and agarwood, aka oud) with the bright and sparkling.
—Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
My favorite, Stag, the 2022 Indie Fragrance Foundation of the Year winner, is a woody scent blending palo santo, agarwood, and leather, creating an irresistible aroma best worn during the cooler months.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Official tasting notes describe a sweet and floral palate with spiced sandalwood and agarwood, followed by a long finish with undertones of mizunara.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2023
The resin, also known as agarwood, forms within aquilaria trees and is one of the most expensive raw materials used in perfumery.
—Taylore Glynn, Allure, 8 Dec. 2022
Varieties scented with plum, clove and agarwood are also available.
—Sarah Burchard, Forbes, 9 June 2022
The eau de parfum is anchored by agarwood (oud) and sandalwood to give it a little bit of intensity, making this scent a good option year-round, though the overall freshness is definitely fitting for warm weather.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 20 Apr. 2022
Founded in Kyoto in 1663, this stationary store and incense specialist was the official stationer to the Imperial Family from 1891 to 1945 and stocks a wide variety of calligraphy brushes, washi letter paper and incense coils fragranced with ingredients such as agarwood, jasmine, and pine.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2023
The woodiness of the intense fragrance comes out at the base, which features notes of oud (also known as agarwood), sandalwood, cypriol, and incense.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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Esther Newman, refinery29.com, 21 Oct. 2024
My favorite, Stag, the 2022 Indie Fragrance Foundation of the Year winner, is a woody scent blending palo santo, agarwood, and leather, creating an irresistible aroma best worn during the cooler months.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Official tasting notes describe a sweet and floral palate with spiced sandalwood and agarwood, followed by a long finish with undertones of mizunara.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2023
The resin, also known as agarwood, forms within aquilaria trees and is one of the most expensive raw materials used in perfumery.
—Taylore Glynn, Allure, 8 Dec. 2022
Varieties scented with plum, clove and agarwood are also available.
—Sarah Burchard, Forbes, 9 June 2022
The eau de parfum is anchored by agarwood (oud) and sandalwood to give it a little bit of intensity, making this scent a good option year-round, though the overall freshness is definitely fitting for warm weather.
—Jihan Forbes, Allure, 20 Apr. 2022
Founded in Kyoto in 1663, this stationary store and incense specialist was the official stationer to the Imperial Family from 1891 to 1945 and stocks a wide variety of calligraphy brushes, washi letter paper and incense coils fragranced with ingredients such as agarwood, jasmine, and pine.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Jan. 2023
The woodiness of the intense fragrance comes out at the base, which features notes of oud (also known as agarwood), sandalwood, cypriol, and incense.
—Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
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