Sandalwood Essential Oil

Santalum album oil is steam-distilled from the heartwood of mature trees - typically 30+ years old, when α-santalol concentration peaks. The dominant compounds are α-santalol (50%+ of the oil), β-santalol (20%+), and santalanes. India is the historic centre of pure S. album production worldwide; the Karnataka region (Mysore) carries the most documented heritage and the Mysore Sandalwood Geographical Indication tag, granted by the Indian government in 2006. The species is also cultivated in Tamil Nadu and parts of Sri Lanka. The supplier confirms Indian origin for this oil; the specific producing region is pending further detail.

1. Diffuser: 1–2 drops in an ultrasonic diffuser water reservoir. The oil is highly concentrated; a small number of drops fills a room.
2. Topical (diluted): 1–2 drops in 10 ml of carrier oil for application to pulse points.
3. Massage: blend with a carrier oil at the same dilution for application over larger skin areas.
4. Perfumery base: sandalwood is one of the foundational base notes in classical perfumery - it fixes and extends other aromatics, sitting beneath rose, oud, and jasmine in classical compositions.
5. Direct dab (advanced, Khaleeji tradition): a single drop on pulse points, undiluted, is traditional in Khaleeji perfumery practice. Test for sensitivity on a small patch before regular application.

Store in a cool, dark place with the cap tightly sealed to prevent oxidation. Sandalwood oil matures with age - a properly stored bottle deepens, smooths, and intensifies over years.

• Botanical: Santalum album
• Common name: Indian Sandalwood · Mysore Sandalwood (regional)
• Origin: India (specific region pending confirmation)
• Extraction: Steam distillation from mature heartwood
• Concentration: 100% pure essential oil · undiluted
• Volume: 3 mL
• Dominant compounds: α-santalol (50%+) · β-santalol (20%+) · santalanes
• Aromatic profile: Creamy · woody · warm · sweet · velvety · persistent
• Diffuser dose: 1–2 drops in water reservoir
• Dilution for skin: 1–2 drops per 10 ml carrier oil
• Storage: Cool · dark · tightly sealed · ages well

Sandalwood essential oil is one of the few aromatic materials whose value increases over decades rather than years. Properly stored Santalum album oil deepens, smooths, and intensifies as the lighter fractions evaporate and the heavier santalols concentrate. A thirty-year-old bottle of well-stored Mysore oil sells today at many multiples of its original price; perfumers and collectors hold sandalwood the way wine merchants hold first growths. 3 mL is a typical tasting volume for high-grade S. album - enough for substantial diffuser, dilution, and perfumery use; small enough to age in a cool dark cupboard for years. The bottle in front of you matures in the same way: closed cap, cool dark storage, no direct sun.