Kynam is the best of all the agarwood species, with the most prized aroma of all oud. Mahaffey's biggest find for a customer so far is 16kg of 600-year-old wood.

The odour of agarwood is complex and pleasing, with few or no similar natural analogues. In the perfume state, the scent is mainly distinguished by a combination of "oriental-woody" and "very soft fruity-floral" notes.

Agarwood essential oil has numerous advantages for mental and physical health. It is well-known for its soothing and grounding properties. This makes it an effective aid for meditation and stress relief. Agarwood oil can also be employed in perfumery to make luxurious lasting scents that last for a long time.

The bark of the Sandalwood tree is an ashy white color and the surface has a smooth texture. The leaves and bark of the tree have almost no smell, yet the center of the trunk is very aromatic, whereas Agarwood has no smell until it ages and goes through an aroma-producing process.