Agarwood oil pressed has long been associated with fake or low-quality products. With a much lower price compared to natural agarwood, this suspicion is not entirely baseless. Is this really true? Let’s find out with OUD House!

What is Agarwood oil pressed?

Agarwood oil pressed is artificial products — *Agarwood oil pressed is an artificial products*

These are agarwood particles created through artificial methods. Specifically, people use the wood of agarwood trees (the precursor of agarwood) or Aquilaria crassna wood, mixed with a little frankincense essential oil. Then, everything is compressed under high pressure using a press machine at elevated temperatures.

Under these conditions, the agarwood oil penetrates into the original wood fibers, forming round beads for making necklaces or bead strings. It is because of this blending process that agarwood cooked oil is often considered a fake or a poor quality product.

However, each place will produce a different ratio of Agarwood essential oil, which determines the quality of the product. Therefore, if you find a reputable source, using this type of cooked agarwood may not necessarily be a bad choice.

How is Agarwood Oil Extracted?

To produce Agarwood oil pressed, there are 3 main stages involved, ranging from selecting the wood material to creating the essential oil and finally distilling the agarwood. The process can be broken down as follows:

Material Selection

To manufacture Agarwood oil pressed, either resinous heartwood or Aquilaria crassna wood is needed. Otherwise, softer wood types can be used to help the essential oil to penetrate deeper into each wood grain. It’s important to choose high-quality wood that is free from knots or deep to absorb essential oils better.

Once the selected wood materials are carefully chosen, they are cut and shaped into round pieces to optimize oil retention. An indispensable ingredient in this process is agarwood oil (either 100% pure or diluted) or agarwood resin.

Extracting Resin/Oil from Agarwood (optional)

*There are 3 main steps to make frankincense oil*

If you already possess frankincense oil, you can skip this step. Otherwise, you need to crush agarwood fragments, soak them in alcohol, and wait for the alcohol to evaporate. This process will get concentrated agarwood oil. Depending on the requirements or production practices, this essential oil can be left in its pure form or diluted at varying ratios.

Infusing Oil into Wood Material

Once you have the necessary materials, put them all into a pressure cooker or an extraction machine at high temperature. Allow a few days for the oil to penetrate evenly into the wood embryo. It’s important to maintain the elevated temperature. Subsequently, the final product will be synthetic agarwood, adjusted to your desired concentration.

Is Agarwood oil pressed as good as natural agarwood?

Certainly, a synthetic product like agarwood oil-infused agarwood cannot compare to natural agarwood. While natural frankincense has various applications, oil-infused agarwood is typically limited to bead formations.

It must be reiterated that this is almost like a lifeline for budget-conscious customers who still desire to possess an agarwood bracelet. So, what are the benefits of wearing this type of bracelet?

Promotes tranquility and reduces stress

The essential oil frankincense within oil-infused agarwood still provides a pleasant aroma. Though its fragrance doesn’t endure as long as that of natural agarwood, the feeling it offers alleviates stress more effectively than wearing regular wood bead or gemstone bracelets.

Wearing an Agarwood oil pressed bracelet acts as a symbol of your faith, offering you peace of mind. Whenever you feel anxious, just recite the Buddha’s name and count the beads of the necklace and you can find peace in your heart.

Holds specific Feng Shui value

Why only certain values Because Agarwood oil pressed itself contains only a small amount of agarwood essential oil along with the Aquilaria crassna wood. However, their presence also contributes to your luck.

When your mind is at peace, everything will automatically get better. Furthermore, this is also a luxurious and prestigious form of jewelry. Adorning an Agarwood oil pressed bracelet adds a touch of confidence to significant meetings or in daily life.

How to Distinguish Agarwood oil pressed from Natural Agarwood?

*Natural incense ring has a long-lasting scent*

Those new to agarwood are easily taken advantage of by scammers, blinded by advertising tricks and buying low-quality goods at sky-high prices. Here’s how to differentiate Agarwood oil pressed from natural agarwood and avoid this business trap:

Distinct Color Differences

Natural agarwood is usually brown or dark/light yellow, depending on the amount of resin present in the wood. In the market, you might encounter agarwood in shades of deep black, dark brown, chocolate brown, reddish-black, blue-black, golden brown, desert sand, and yellow-white.

The darker the color, the higher the cost due to the increased resin content. Additionally, the more oil veins in the wood, the more expensive the price will be.

Meanwhile, Agarwood oil pressed, produced through high-pressure and high-temperature cooking processes, tends to have a deep brown or black hue. It’s also unlikely to spot resin veins on each bead. Do not be mistaken when hearing the seller say that the dark color is due to a lot of essential oils!

Weight Discrepancies

Natural agarwood will be much lighter than Agarwood oil pressed. This is because the wood of the Aquilaria crassna tree is naturally lightweight and porous. The synthetic product, being compressed under high pressure, will be denser and heavier.

Distinct Fragrance Profiles

This is the key differentiator and a crucial factor in assessing product quality. Natural agarwood emits a sweet, gentle, enduring scent. Synthetic products will have a stronger, somewhat harsher scent, possibly tinged with a burnt note due to the high-temperature processing.

The scent of Agarwood oil pressed will fade relatively quickly after a period of use. When purchasing, you can rub the bracelet against your clothing to test its scent. The fragrance of natural agarwood will be stronger than that of oiled agarwood.

Closing Remarks

Remember, the intrinsic nature of Agarwood oil pressed is not inherently bad. What deserves criticism are sellers who utilize chemicals and subpar wood to manufacture and market their products at unreasonable prices. Hence, it’s vital to seek out a reputable place when making your purchase!

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