White Oud Essential Oil

Fragrance Material | Essential Oil

White Oud Essential Oil, sometimes also called “gaharu buaya” or “crocodile wood,” is distilled from the heartwood of Aetoxylon sympetalum, a rare and unusual species found in parts of Indonesia, Papua and Southeast Asia. Though technically not a true agarwood from the Aquilaria genus, White Oud has earned its place in modern perfumery thanks to its smooth, mellow, and refined character. Unlike the dark, smoky intensity of traditional oud, White Oud offers a lighter, creamier, and more ethereal expression of the oud family. Its aroma is soft and woody, with balsamic undertones, gentle sweetness, and a subtle leathery depth, making it both sophisticated and highly wearable.

In perfumery, White Oud functions as a base note, grounding a composition with its velvety warmth and lingering diffusion. It lends richness and complexity without overpowering, blending especially well with florals, musks, sandalwood, amber, and spices. Perfumers value it for its versatility: it can soften heavy oriental blends, enrich florals with a woody backbone, or stand as a delicate oud highlight in modern niche perfumes.

Botanical & Production Info

• Botanical Name: Aetoxylon sympetalum

• Plant Part: Resinous heartwood

• Extraction Method: Hydro- or steam distillation

• Origin: Papua

• Odor Profile: Woody, smooth, lightly balsamic, creamy, subtly leathery, faintly sweet

• Appearance: Pale to medium amber liquid

• Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol

Uses in Perfumery

White Oud is prized as a soft, refined base note that adds elegance and depth without overwhelming other materials. It bridges florals and orientals with ease, while its creamy smoothness pairs beautifully with sandalwood, rose, jasmine, vanilla, musk, amber, and spice accords. Often used in niche compositions, it brings sophistication to blends where a gentler oud character is desired.

Other Uses & Benefits

🧘 Aromatherapy: Grounding and meditative, often used for relaxation and spiritual practices.
🧴 Skincare: Can be added (in low dilutions) to oils and balms for a luxurious woody accent.
🕯️ Candles & Home Fragrance: Adds a smooth, woody warmth to blends without the heaviness of darker oud oils.
💆 Massage Therapy: When diluted, imparts a subtle, grounding aroma that soothes body and mind.

Chemical Composition (Typical):
The oil contains a complex array of sesquiterpenes and chromones (though at lower concentrations than Aquilaria ouds), which contribute to its woody, balsamic, and subtly leathery aroma profile.

How to Use

• Use at 1–5% in natural perfumery blends as a base note

• Dilute in carrier oils for skincare or massage applications

• Incorporate into candles, soaps, or incense for a smooth oud nuance

• Pairs beautifully with sandalwood, florals (especially rose and jasmine), amber, musks, and spices

Safety & Storage

• For external use only – do not ingest

• Dilute before use on skin

• Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container

• Shelf life: 3–5 years when stored properly

📦 Available in:

• Pure Essential Oil: 1ml | 2ml | 5ml

• 10% Dilution in DPG: 5ml | 10ml

• 10% Dilution in Fractionated Coconut Oil: 5ml | 10ml

🌿 Pure Essential Oil | Vegan & Cruelty-Free
🧪 For perfumery, aromatherapy, and home fragrance – not a finished perfume