Polysantol is a synthetic sandalwood note, prized for its creamy, milky, and warm woody aroma that closely mimics natural sandalwood. It brings soft, velvety, and slightly sweet nuances to fragrances, enhancing their longevity and depth. Its smooth character makes it a popular choice for modern sandalwood accords.
Scent Profile
Polysantol has a creamy, milky sandalwood aroma with pronounced soft, velvety, and slightly sweet woody facets. It evolves smoothly, maintaining a warm and enveloping character throughout its drydown. Subtle lactonic and musky undertones add depth and a lingering, skin-like warmth.
CORRECTED 2026-08-14: this edge said the material was not held, and it is - as '107898-54-4' (CAS 107898-54-4). The gap was in the LOOKUP, not the catalogue: we store this molecule under its systematic or registry name, the edge was authored against the trade name, and nothing matched. Supplier catalogues published the CAS and PubChem confirmed it (CID 15984303). Previously: A Firmenich sandalwood captive we do not hold. The material that would realise this note is Polysantol; we do not hold it, so this edge names the gap
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Why that matters
A perfume that names Polysantol can use a different extract, a
reformulated version, or a synthetic reconstruction. It can also hold less
than the amount that requires a declaration. We cannot tell which applies.
These rows cover only the substances we hold a link for.
Polysantol is a synthetic molecule developed to replicate the scent of natural sandalwood, particularly Santalum album. It is produced via organic synthesis in laboratories, providing a sustainable alternative to the increasingly scarce natural sandalwood oil.
Usage in Perfumery
Perfumers use Polysantol primarily in the base of compositions to impart sandalwood character and enhance longevity. It blends well with musks, ambers, florals, and other woody notes, and is often used to construct modern sandalwood accords or as a softening agent in woody and oriental fragrances.
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