What Makes Kyara Different — And Why Is It 40x Market Price?
Kyara is the world's most expensive oud. Oud Index breaks down the science, scarcity, and demand.
01What Is Kyara? — The Precise Definition
Kyara is not a tree species — it is a quality classification for exceptional oud. In classical Japanese it means "beyond classification." Most comes from Vietnam and Cambodia. Resin density exceeds 35% of piece weight — justifying its price.
02Scientific Standards for True Kyara
Not everything called Kyara is Kyara. Japanese experts — oldest scientific students of oud — defined these standards:
| المعيار | الكيارا | العود العادي |
|---|---|---|
| كثافة الراتنج | > ٣٥٪ | < ١٥٪ |
| طبقات الرائحة | ٤+ طبقات | ١-٢ |
| ثبات الجلد | ٢٤ ساعة+ | ٢-٦ ساعات |
03Growing Scarcity — Why the Price Won't Fall?
Three factors guarantee continued Kyara price increases: historically limited production, tightened logging laws in Vietnam and Cambodia since 2024, and growing Japanese and Gulf demand of over 20% annually.
04How to Verify Kyara Authenticity?
Kyara is the most counterfeited due to its price. Oud Index always recommends independent inspection before purchase. Main traps: good Vietnamese oud labeled Kyara without standards, oud enhanced with Kyara oils, and hybrid pieces with only the surface layer authentic.