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A Brief History of Agarwood

From pre-Qin sacrificial rites to the Four Arts of the Song literati, how agarwood became a wisp of spiritual fragrance for Chinese scholars.

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12 years of incense-selection experience compiled into a booklet: examine oil lines, smell the fragrance, test sinking grade, identify producing regions—4 steps to judge agarwood authenticity yourself, so even beginners can avoid pitfalls. Sent via WeChat, free forever.

  • Real photos comparing genuine and fake
  • Key points for buying sinking grade
  • List of common counterfeiting methods
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Forward to Moments and get a physical agarwood gift

Recommend "Wubaiyi Agarwood Official Site · Liujia Shangse Chentan Jianxiang Pu" to more incense-loving friends. Three steps, gift includedPick up in store or ship with your order, valid long-term.

  1. 1
    Add the shopkeeper on WeChat
    Search WeChat for artermany, note "Forward for Gift"
  2. 2
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    Share your favorite incense products or in-store photos, save a screenshot
  3. 3
    Send screenshot to claim gift
    Send the screenshot to the shopkeeper and receive a complimentary agarwood incense stick sample pack (5 sticks)
This issue's gift
Agarwood incense stick sample pack · 5 sticks

Blended with natural agarwood powder, no chemical fragrances; each stick approx. 21cm, for appreciation or as an incense gathering companion.

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