What is aloes wood?

Aloes wood, also known as agarwood or oud, is a fragrant wood obtained from the Aquilaria tree. It is a dark, resinous wood that is highly sought after for its unique aroma. Aloes wood is used extensively in perfumes, incense, and traditional medicine. The fragrance of aloes wood is described as woody, earthy, and sweet, with notes of vanilla and musk. The production of aloes wood is rare and difficult, and harvest is typically limited to mature trees that are infected with a fungus. Due to its rarity and complex production process, aloes wood is one of the most expensive woods in the world.