Vietnamese agarwood is one of the most rare and expensive types of agarwood, and it has a high demand in the international market. It is also known as trầm hương in Vietnamese language, which means “fragrant incense”
The appearance, smell and quality of Vietnamese agarwood are recognized by its dark color, aroma and texture. Vietnamese agarwood has a black or dark color, a sweet, woody aroma with notes of vanilla, caramel and chocolate, and a very high oil content that makes it rare and valuable. Some famous Vietnamese agarwood products are kinam (perfume oil), kyara (incense wood), tram huong (incense wood), and bracelets.