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Agarwood

Deep, resinous oud-adjacent wood, the anchor note of the range.

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The character

What Agarwood actually smells like

Agarwood is steam-distilled from the resinous heartwood of Aquilaria malaccensis — the same tree behind oud, one of the most prized materials in perfumery — and it carries that deep, resinous weight as the true anchor note of the entire collection.

Its serious, grounding presence suits studies and evenings equally, wherever a blend needs real depth to hold everything else together.

Botanical name
Aquilaria malaccensis
Plant part
Resinous heartwood
Extraction method
Steam distillation
Best suited to
Studies and evenings
Why people reach for it

The traditional benefits of Agarwood

Grounding & focus

  • Traditionally used to support mental clarity and a settled, grounded feeling
  • Associated with reducing mental clutter during focused work
  • Used in meditation and quiet-study spaces for centring the mind

Body & muscle comfort

  • Traditionally associated with easing tension after a long day on your feet
  • Used in massage blends to support tired muscles

General wellbeing

  • Supports a calm, steady mood through the day
  • A traditional base note for evening wind-down routines
How to use it

Three ways to use Agarwood

Diffuser

Up to 6 drops (0.2mL) in your mist diffuser's water, used as needed up to 6 times a day. For adults and children 12 and over.

Inhalation

3 drops (0.1mL) on a pillow or tissue — ideal for bedtime, travel, or a quick reset during the day.

Topical, diluted

2 drops into 10mL of carrier oil for massage. Mix fresh and discard any unused portion.

Blends well with

Pair it for a fuller profile

Used responsibly

A note on safety

For external aromatherapy use only — never taken internally. Use with care during pregnancy, ideally in a diffuser rather than on skin, and avoid entirely during the first trimester unless a qualified practitioner advises otherwise. Suitable for diffuser and inhalation use for adults and children 12 and over; for younger children, consult a healthcare professional first. Use with caution around pets, and never apply topically to an animal. Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and out of reach of children and pets.

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