INCI Name
Aquilaria Agallocha ...
Functions
4 Roles
Sustainability
3/10
Category
emollients
What It Does
Aquilaria Agallocha Oil is extracted from the resin-impregnated heartwood of the Aquilaria agallocha tree, native to South and Southeast Asia, and is one of the most prized and expensive botanical oils in the world due to the rarity of agarwood formation. The oil carries the distinctive deep, woody, balsamic scent of oud, making it a coveted ingredient in luxury perfumery and high-end skincare formulations. Formulators choose it not only for its unparalleled olfactory profile but also for its skin-conditioning fatty acid composition and reported antioxidant properties, though its critically endangered wild-source status means sustainable, cultivated or CO2-extracted variants are strongly preferred.
Technical Properties
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Foaming Ability
none
Lather generation
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
plant-derived
Feedstock
Heartwood of Aquilaria agallocha trees, which produce resin-saturated wood (agarwood) in response to fungal infection
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Aquilaria Agallocha Oil
- Common Name
- Agarwood (Oud) oil
- Category
- emollients