A pile of dark-veined agarwood splinters
Illustration only: the photo shows Agarwood (Oud), not this product or its packaging. Photo: Hafizmuar at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Gaharu Indonesia

Indonesian agarwood from Aquilaria and Gyrinops trees, heated gently on charcoal or an electric burner. A 2002 study found the main source had shifted from Sumatra and Kalimantan to Maluku and Papua, and judged the trade unsustainable.

Origin
Indonesia
Tradition
Indonesia
Form
Wood
Smoke
Medium smoke

Scent profile

  • Resinous
  • Woody
  • Smoky
  • Sweet

Editorial estimate, not a lab analysis or community vote. Your experience may differ.

Key materials

Typical materials for this style. Makers rarely publish full recipes.

Sources

Main claims checked against the sources below on 3 November 2026.

See also

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