Bacdanol
At a glance
Bacdanol is an IFF synthetic terpene alcohol mimicking sandalwood oil's structure, giving a true-to-nature sandalwood character with soft milky undertones and a faint rose facet. Perceptible at very low concentrations, it's prized for diffusion and cost-effective support.
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