The Limits of the Water Test

Why people soak

The idea: real agarwood slowly releases oil, clouding the water; fakes may not. But oil-injected fakes also "release", and some genuine shallow pieces show little.

Limits and risk

The result is ambiguous and soaking swells and damages scent—bad for bracelets. Rely on earlier steps; soaking is at most a cautious supplement. ID science.

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

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