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Agarwood is not a separate species of tree.
It forms inside certain trees, mainly Aquilaria and Gyrinops, when the tree responds to injury or stress by producing aromatic resin.
Over time, this resin accumulates within the wood, gradually changing its color, density, and aroma.
The dark, fragrant material we call agarwood is the result of this natural transformation.
Tree → Resin → Agarwood
The same tree can contain both ordinary light-colored wood and highly resinous, fragrant agarwood.
And that is part of what makes agarwood so fascinating.
Save this post if you're beginning to explore the world of agarwood and incense.