Botanica Gaia Wildcrafted White Agarwood Essential Oil | Aetoxylon Sympetalum |

White Agarwood Essential Oil

A steam-distilled heartwood oil from Aetoxylon sympetalum, an accepted Thymelaeaceae tree native to Borneo. an amber, viscous material with deep woody warmth, light smoky opening notes, green forest and earthy-animalic depth.

At a Glance

• Botanical name: Aetoxylon sympetalum
• Family: Thymelaeaceae
• Plant part: Heartwood
• Extraction: Steam distillation
• Origin: Indonesia
• Native range: Borneo
• Perfumery role: Base note and fixative

Specifications

• Botanical name: Aetoxylon sympetalum
• Family: Thymelaeaceae
• Common names: White oud, white agarwood, Gaharu Buaya, crocodile wood
• Plant part: Heartwood
• Extraction method: Steam distilled
• Country of origin: Indonesia
• Native range: Borneo
• Appearance: Amber and viscous
• Perfumery note: Base and fixative

Aromatic Profile

An exotic, deep and traditionally masculine profile: warm wood and earth beneath light smoky top notes, with green-forest and animalic facets.

Profile

• Aroma family: Woody, smoky, green and earthy
• Opening: Light smoke
• Heart: Warm, deep wood and forest-green character
• Base: Earthy and animalic
• Role: Base note and fixative
• Blending direction: White florals, woods, leather, smoke, amber, incense, tobacco, spices, vanilla and vetiver

Composition & Formulation

A concentrated steam-distilled essential oil from heartwood of Aetoxylon Sympetalum.

Technical Details

• INCI: Aetoxylon Sympatalum (Gaharu Buaya) Hearwood Oil
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Plant part: Heartwood
• Appearance: Amber. Viscous

Formulation Notes

• Use in diluted aromatic formulations
• Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
• Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air

Applications

Natural Perfumery

• Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
• Use as a base and fixative in perfume oils and solid fragrances
• Blends with Gardenia Jasminoides, Gardenia Grandiflora, Jasmine Grandiflorum, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine Officinalis, Plumeria Alba

Safety

Treat as a concentrated essential oil.

• For external formulation use: Do not ingest or apply undiluted; avoid eyes, mucosa and damaged skin
• Sensitive groups: Seek qualified guidance for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children, older adults, epilepsy, medical conditions or medication use
• Storage: Keep tightly closed, cool and protected from direct light and heat