Vatica odorata is a tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The specific epithet odorata means 'scented', referring to the flowers.
Vatica odorata grows as a canopy tree up to 40m (130feet) tall, with a trunk diameter of up to . The twigs are often flaky. The leathery leaves are ovate to elliptic and measure up to long.
Vatica odorata is native to an area from China to Indochina and south to Malesia. Its habitat is mixed dipterocarp forests, to elevations of .
Plants of the World Online recognises the following subspecies: