Agarwood (White Oud) Essential Oil

Agarwood essential oil, often called White Oud when distilled from Aetoxylon sympetalum in Papua, is a rare and precious aromatic unlike the darker, heavier ouds of Southeast Asia. Known for its refined lightness, White Oud carries the mystical depth of agarwood while offering a softer, fresher profile that is elegant, grounding, and subtly complex.

With its resinous, balsamic character touched by green, leathery, and sweet notes, Papua White Oud has been treasured in perfumery, meditation, and ceremonial use. It retains the spiritual gravitas of oud, long revered across Asia and the Middle East, yet expresses it with a gentler, more ethereal voice.

Aromatic Profile

Top Notes: Fresh, green, and slightly fruity with a soft spice edge.
Heart Notes: Resinous woods, balsamic leather, earthy sweetness.
Base Notes: Gentle smoke, warm resin, softly grounding with clean longevity.

Lighter and less animalic than traditional oud oils, White Oud evolves gracefully on the skin, revealing shifting nuances over time. Its airy yet resinous quality makes it highly prized in perfumery and spiritual practice.

Traditional Uses & Benefits

• Spiritual & Meditative: Used to deepen meditation, prayer, and contemplative practices with a calm, grounding effect.

• Emotional Support: Provides clarity and resilience during stress or grief.

• Perfumery: A rare base note and natural fixative that lends elegance and longevity to blends.

• Aphrodisiac: Subtly sensual, long valued for its warm, enveloping qualities.

Blending Suggestions

Agarwood (White Oud) pairs beautifully with:

Floral Oils: Rose, Jasmine, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang
Resins: Frankincense, Myrrh, Benzoin, Labdanum
Woods & Roots: Sandalwood, Vetiver, Cedarwood, Patchouli
Spices: Cardamom, Clove, Nutmeg

Even at the smallest dilutions, White Oud transforms a blend with its rare, ethereal depth.

Usage

• Perfumery: Use in high dilution (0.1–2%) to enrich and anchor blends.

• Meditation/Anointing: Apply diluted in a carrier oil to pulse points or diffuse sparingly.

• Ritual Use: A single drop can transform a space, creating a serene, contemplative atmosphere.

Safety & Precautions

• Always dilute before skin application.

• For external use only.

• Avoid use during pregnancy unless under professional guidance.

• As a rare and precious oil, use sparingly and with respect.

Technical Details

• Appearance: Pale golden to amber liquid

• Note: Base

• Shelf Life: 6–8 years if stored correctly (cool, dark place in airtight container)

• Plant Part: Resinous heartwood

• Extraction Method: Steam distillation

• Origin: Papua (Indonesia)

A refined expression of agarwood, Papua White Oud is softer, greener, and more ethereal than its darker cousins—yet no less profound. A rare treasure of perfumery and meditation, it embodies the sacred essence of oud in a luminous, elevated form.