Distinguishing Agarwood, Xiangmu, Dalbergia and Sandalwood

Agarwood

Resin of wounded Aquilaria; oily, cool-shifting scent; most valuable.

"Chenxiang mu"

Un-resined Aquilaria wood (white wood)—little or no scent; often used to fake or patch.

Sandalwood

Fragrant heartwood of Santalum, warm creamy scent without wounding.

Jiangzhenxiang

Usually Dalbergia heartwood/resin—spicy medicinal scent, not agarwood.

Compiled for general knowledge; traditional references are cultural notes, not medical advice.

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