Sandalwood

At a glance

Sandalwood is a creamy, milky-woody material distilled from Santalum trees, prized as a soft base note that blends easily with almost every other family.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Santalum album or Santalum spicatum trees, primarily India and Australia
Extraction
Steam distillation
CAS number
84787-70-2
Profile
Creamy, soft, woody-milky scent with a smooth sweetness
IFRA status
Restricted -- see note (2026-08-26)
Cost tier
High
● drafted · Sources: Botanical and extraction-method reference literature· last checked 2026-08-26