Woody

Polysantol

Note Profile

Natural 1 perfume

About

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.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 20%

Warm 0%

Woody 75%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

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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