00:00In front of you is the most expensive tree on earth. It costs tens of thousands of dollars per
00:05kilogram, surpassing the price of the most valuable metals in the world. This is Kenam,
00:11known as the wood of the gods, which occupies the pinnacle of luxury. Kenam is the highest
00:17category of agarwood, renowned for its exquisite oriental fragrance. It is sought after by the
00:23world's leading perfume houses, and its products exude a unique aroma. This tree is found in
00:28limited regions of Southeast Asia. The peculiarity of Kenam is that not every agarwood tree becomes
00:34this elite material. The value is acquired only when the trunk is infected with a special type of
00:39mold. In response to the infection, the tree begins to produce a protective resin, which gradually
00:46permeates the wood, creating a unique dense structure. It is this resin that becomes the
00:51source of a complex aroma, which combines notes of fruit, vanilla, musk, amber, and wood resins.
00:58The maturation process can take decades, which explains the exorbitant cost of Kenam.
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