
Identification and Appreciation of Agarwood
Agarwood, also known as Chen Shui Xiang or Shui Chen Xiang, was historically written as Shen Xiang (with Shen meaning the same as Chen in ancient usage). In the classical expression “Chen, Tan, Long, She”—which refers to the four most precious traditional fragrances—the term “Chen” specifically denotes agarwood. Agarwood is revered for its refined, elegant aroma and is exceptionally rare and difficult to obtain, making it one of the most prized aromatic materials in traditional Chinese culture.









