When discussing agarwood-producing regions, the two terms "Hui'an family" and "Sin Chew family" are often heard. They are not specific place names, but rather two major aromatic lineages divided according to historical trade routes.
"Hui'an" refers to Hoi An Port in Vietnam, and "Sin Chew" is the old name for Singapore. In the early years, agarwood was collected and distributed from these two places, and over time theVietnam, Cambodia, and Laos regionwas classified as the Hui'an family, and theIndonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei regionwas classified as the Sin Chew family.
| Dimension | Hui'an family | Sin Chew family |
|---|---|---|
| Aroma tendency | Clear sweetness, coolness, and floral notes are more pronounced | Mellow, milky, and woody notes are heavier |
| Appearance | Often has mottled oil lines, with inconsistent color | Oil lines are denser and the color is more uniform |
| Representative regions | Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos | Kalimantan, Tarakan, Brunei, Manilao |
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