Indian Sandalwood Essential Oil

Fragrance Material | Essential Oil

Indian Sandalwood Essential Oil, distilled from the heartwood of Santalum album, is one of the most iconic and revered materials in perfumery and ritual tradition. Known for its creamy, milky-woody aroma with soft, balsamic sweetness, true Indian sandalwood is smooth, warm, and profoundly grounding. Unlike sharper woods, it offers a velvety, meditative quality that lingers beautifully on skin and enhances the character of a blend.

In perfumery, sandalwood is prized as a subtle yet powerful base note. It provides fixative strength while softening and rounding harsher edges, creating harmony across top, middle, and base. Its luxurious profile complements florals, resins, spices, and citrus oils, lending both elegance and longevity to natural and fine fragrances.

Botanical & Production Info

• Botanical Name: Santalum album

• Plant Part: Heartwood

• Extraction Method: Steam distillation

• Origin: India

• Odor Profile: Creamy, woody, soft, sweet-balsamic, slightly milky, warm, grounding

• Appearance: Pale yellow to golden liquid

• Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol

Uses in Perfumery

• Base Note & Fixative: Extends the life of delicate top and middle notes.

• Accord Builder: Blends seamlessly into florals, ambers, orientals, and chypres.

• Signature Luxury Note: Essential in fine perfumery, especially high-end natural compositions.

Sandalwood is often used to soften rose, balance jasmine, and enrich resins and spices. Its subtle sweetness and warmth make it indispensable for creating well-rounded, meditative, and sensual accords.

Other Uses & Benefits

🌿 Aromatherapy: Grounding, centering, and calming for the mind and spirit.
🧘 Meditation & Ritual: A sacred oil long used in spiritual practice for focus and tranquility.
🧴 Skincare: Traditionally valued for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and moisturizing qualities.
🕯️ Candles & Home Fragrance: Adds a soft, creamy-woody richness that diffuses gently in the air.
💆 Massage & Body Oils: When diluted, creates a luxurious, relaxing aroma that nurtures body and mind.

Chemical Composition (Typical)

• α-Santalol (40–55%) – soft, creamy, woody warmth

• β-Santalol (20–25%) – balsamic, sweet, velvety depth

• Santalenes – subtle spicy-woody nuances

How to Use

• Use at 1–10% in natural perfumery blends as a base/fixative note

• Dilute in a carrier oil for skincare or massage

• Add to candles, incense, or room sprays for a calming woody aroma

• Blends especially well with rose, jasmine, lavender, frankincense, myrrh, vetiver, patchouli, and citrus oils

Safety & Storage

• For external use only – do not ingest

• Dilute before topical use

• Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container

• Shelf life: 3–6 years when stored properly

📦 Available in: 5ml | 10ml sizes
🌿 Pure Essential Oil | Sustainably Sourced | Vegan & Cruelty-Free
🧪 For perfumery, aromatherapy, body care, meditation, and home fragrance – not a finished perfume