Description

Sandalwood Album, also referred to as Indian Sandalwood or “Old Mountain” Sandalwood, has been a tough oil to source due to high demand and sparse natural resources. In its native habitat, Southern India, wild populations have become vulnerable to near extinction and are under strict regulation due to non-sustainable harvesting practices. Our distiller of Australian Sandalwood has been cultivating Sandalwood Album trees on their plantation, and we have been waiting literally years for them to harvest. The wait does not disappoint. Love at first whiff.

Santalum album has a high santalol content, at about 90%, compared with  Santalum spicatum at around 39% providing a nonsteroidal approach to anti-inflammatory treatments.  Clinical studies report the effectiveness of a therapeutic dose in combatting symptoms due to viral infections such as cold sores and genital warts.  Medicinally, Sandalwood is a powerhouse… especially for dry, chapped skin.

The emotional aromatic effect was that of comfort and grounding.  I admire it in the world of perfumery as a unisex cologne base. My first sniff from a scent strip felt like a smooth, soft caress of sweet, fresh heartwood. I could have cuddled a cactus if it smelled this sensual.

In Sanskrit, Sandalwood album is referred to as Chandana, meaning “scented wood” in addition to more modern translations as “shining, glowing” referring to the derivative word Chandra (moon). In its own definition I find the meanings descriptive of the aroma… pleasant, charming, sensual, and of course glowing, shining.

Also offered in a 10% dilution. Tip: Use a 10% dilution in a blend at 20% and you will have a 2% Sandalwood body oil blend with 90% of a carrier of your choice (we suggest Sesame Oil)

PERFUMERY: Base note, Medium-Thick Consistency, Mild-Medium aromatic strength

SHELF LIFE: Approximately 5 to 8 years after you open the bottle. Storing in the dark, refrigerated, and decanting half full bottles into smaller, full bottles will extend shelf life.

BLENDS WELL WITH: Copaiba Balsam, Bergamot, Cistus, Osmanthus, Coriander, Ylang Ylang, Sweet Orange

SAFETY: Recommend dermal maximum of 2%. Adverse skin reaction possible but rare.

Batch No. AU-59357 (Current Batch)