In the verdant landscapes of historic Sivasagar district of Assam, India, , where ancient heritage whispers through lush countryside, Nine Frangins was founded—a company that would transform the global agarwood industry. Founded in the early 2000s, Nine Frangins emerged from Assam’s rich cultural heritage, where local communities had treasured agarwood for centuries—revering its mystical fragrance, sacred healing powers, and the profound connection between its divine aromatic essence and medicinal virtues.
The company’s inception was rooted in a profound respect for nature and an intimate knowledge of the Aquilaria trees that grew wild in the dense forests surrounding Sivasagar. This region, blessed with the perfect climate and soil conditions, had been producing some of the world’s finest agarwood naturally, yet i ts potent i a l remained largely untapped by the global market.
Nine Frangins began with a simple yet revolutionary vision: to bring the authentic essence of Assam agarwood to the world while preserving the traditional knowledge and sustainable practices that had been passed down through generations. The company’s founders recognized that the forests of Sivasagar held treasures that could rival the legendary agarwood of ancient trade routes, but with a commitment to ethical cultivation that would ensure future generations could continue this legacy.
At Nine Frangins, we are the proud guardians of a living heritage transforming centuries old agarwood tress into the world’s most treasured oud. Our distillery was born out of passion for preserving the ancient art of oud extraction & delivering purity straight from nature. Our plantation is home to Aquilaria trees aged between 30 to 200 years nurtured within an ecosystem that has thrived for more than 300 years. Unlike artificially inoculed plantations; our trees develop resin organically a slow, graceful process that results in the deep complex, animalistic fragrance that distinguishes our oud. Our distillation process practices traditional hydrodistillation technique with modern precision ensuring every ounce of oud oil preserves the richness of its origin while meeting the highest international standards. Sustainability is at the core of everything we do from ethical tree harvesting to eco-conscious production, we strive to protect the ecosystem that has gifted us this ancient aromatic treasure. At Nine Frangins, we whole heartedly nurture this motto – Harvested by Time, Blessed by Nature
The early 2000s were formative years for Nine Frangins. Starting with modest facilities in Sivasagar, we began by carefully studying the local agarwood ecosystem. We invested in understanding the complex relationship between the Aquilaria trees and the Phialophora parasitica fungus that creates the precious resinous heartwood.
Unlike many companies that relied solely on wild harvesting, Nine Frangins pioneered a sustainable approach from the beginning. We established partnerships with local farmers and forest communities, providing them with technical knowledge and fair compensation while ensuring the preservation of natural forest habitats,
The company’s first major breakthrough came in 2005, when we successfully produced our inaugural batch of premium agarwood oil. This precious product, with its unparalleled depth and intricate complexity, swiftly captivated the discerning attention of master perfumers and connoisseurs worldwide.
