Material Essence: The Difference Between Natural Agarwood and Synthetic Fragrance Blends

The core material of agarwood incense comes from the resinous parts of Aquilaria malaccensis trees, requiring an oil content of at least 30% (ISO 4726 international standard), whereas common incense often uses wood powder mixed with synthetic fragrance compounds. The former releases agarol—a compound with documented calming properties (as verified by the Journal of Ethnopharmacology)—during combustion, while the latter may emit volatile organic compounds like benzene derivatives.

Production Standards: Handcrafted Tradition vs. Industrial Compression

The Artisanal Craftsmanship of Agarwood Incense

Following the seven-step traditional process of "material selection, cleaning, curing, grinding, blending, molding, and aging," the aging phase requires 90+ days in controlled humidity to allow full molecular integration. Each batch undergoes GC-MS (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) testing to verify the presence of four key agarol compounds (AH1, AH2, AH3, AH4).

Industrial Production of Common Incense

Using high-speed extrusion, the entire process—from raw material mixing to packaging—can be completed within 24 hours. Cost-reducing additives like calcium carbonate often lead to combustion issues such as breakage and sparking.

Multidimensional Usage Comparison

Longevity: Premium agarwood incense retains fragrance for 8-12 hours (tested in 20m³ spaces), whereas common incense dissipates within 2 hours; Smoke Characteristics: The former produces vertical, bluish-white smoke, while additives in the latter create curved, dense smoke; Wellness Value: Sesquiterpenoids released by agarwood incense are clinically proven to enhance alpha brain waves (data from Japan's Showa University).

Purchasing Guide

Apply the "look-smell-burn" method: Examine the wood's reddish-brown hue; unburned incense should emit fresh sweetness rather than pungency; authentic agarwood forms luminous crystalline deposits ("golden threads") in ash. We supply wild agarwood incense compliant with ISO 4726, backed by third-party lab reports, with perfumery experts offering 1-on-1 scent customization.