Woody

Sandalwood

Note Profile

Natural 5180 perfumes

Also Known As

Australian Sandalwood, New Caledonian Sandalwood, Sandalwood (Sri Lanka), Sandlewood, White Sandalwood

About

Creamy, warm sandalwood

Scent Profile

Sandalwood has a creamy, warm, and milky-woody aroma with soft, slightly sweet undertones and a subtle balsamic richness. Its scent is smooth and persistent, developing a velvety, almost skin-like quality as it dries down. The note is prized for its gentle diffusion and long-lasting character.

Citrus 0%

Floral 0%

Fruity 0%

Green 0%

Sweet 25%

Warm 0%

Woody 80%

Earthy 0%

Animalic 0%

Fresh 0%

Origin

The most valued sandalwood oil is extracted from the heartwood of Santalum album trees, primarily grown in India and Australia. The wood is steam distilled to obtain the essential oil, with sustainable plantations increasingly used due to overharvesting of wild trees. Alternative species such as Santalum spicatum are also used in perfumery.

Usage in Perfumery

Sandalwood is typically used as a base note, providing depth, longevity, and a creamy smoothness to compositions. It blends well with florals, spices, and other woods, and is a key component in both oriental and woody fragrance families. Perfumers often use it to anchor volatile notes and add a soft, enveloping finish.