Sandalwood

Sandalwood has long been used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat a wide range of ailments and in aromatherapy to support mental and physical wellbeing. Its scent is so alluring that its long-lasting woody base note has been an essential ingredient in luxury perfumes for centuries

Sandalwood’s molecular structure is unique amongst perfumery’s woody notes. Each species is different and offers unique olfactory profiles. Sandalwood’s main sesquiterpenes, or aromatic components, are alpha-santalol and beta-santalol, which are mainly responsible for sandalwood’s fragrance. In Indian sandalwood, these compounds make up more than 70% of the oil, up to three times more than other sandalwood species. The essential oil has a fixative effect in perfumes, providing a captivating and long-lasting base note