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The Gold Standard of Oud: Why Vietnamese Agarwood Is So Special

by Syama Wells on Apr 15 2025
Agarwood—known in the world of perfumery and spiritual practice as “liquid gold”—is a fragrant resin formed inside the Aquilaria tree when it becomes naturally infected by a specific mold. This rare process can take decades, and the result is one of the most prized and luxurious scents on Earth: oud.