Prized as the most elusive tier of Agarwood, many Agarwood connoisseurs often believe that an individual can only experience the heavenly scent of Qinan after three lifetimes of good merit.
Qinan’s rarity has been well-documented since the Han Dynasty, when famous Poet Du Fu (杜甫) aptly summarised the value of Qinan in his poem. 《与陈漳浦莘学话旧》诗: “山租输海贝,市舶贱迦楠” Loosely translated, it suggests that “Similar to a sea shell outweighing the value of rental income earned from a mountain, a single piece of Qinan Agarwood is worth more than a municipal ship.”
Imperial Harvest Qinan Agarwood is an out-of-catalogue collection. Due to its extreme rarity, only Chinese emperors of the past had exclusive and privileged access to this elusive tier of Agarwood: Qinan (奇楠)
There are different tiers of Imperial Harvest Qinan Agarwood with differentiating potency of wealth expanding powers. The type of Imperial Harvest Qinan Agarwood prescribed is based on your prosperity needs and dependent on your goals and aspirations in life.
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Estimated Reading Time: 4 mins Qinan Agarwood (楠奇楠) stands out as the most elusive tier of agarwood, embedded in a rich historical tapestry that only emphasises its cultural and economic importance. Its origins can be traced back to ancient China, and its allure has captivated the hearts of Agarwood connoisseurs for centuries. Historical Significance of […]
Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins Purple Qinan 兰花结紫奇楠 Purple Qinan 兰花结 (“Orchid Knot”) is known for its rich reddish-brown agarwood colour. Its resin is said to resemble a vibrant orchid in a splendid full bloom. The Purple Qinan can be divided into two categories based on physical appearance and distinctive scent characteristics. The Exquisite Purple Qinan […]
Yellow Qinan 黄奇楠 Yellow Qinan is recognised for its warm yellowish-brown agarwood colour. Well-known for its medicinal properties and satin-like lustre, the Yellow Qinan was a prized possession worn only by members of the Chinese royal family. Occasionally Chinese Emperors would bestow the Yellow Qinan upon distinguished foreign leaders as a diplomatic gift. The Yellow […]