Character
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Sandalwood is one of the most precious woods in perfumery, prized for its creamy, milky warmth that grounds compositions with quiet elegance and depth.
Heritage
Sandalwood has held sacred status across cultures for over 4,000 years. Indian traditions used it in religious ceremonies, Ayurvedic medicine, and funeral rites, believing the wood carried spiritual purifying properties. Buddhist monks incorporated it into meditation practices. Trade routes spread sandalwood across Asia, the Middle East, and eventually Europe, where it became a prized fixative in perfumery. By the 19th century, demand nearly decimated wild Indian sandalwood populations, prompting cultivation programs that continue today. Its enduring presence in perfumery reflects centuries of reverence for its calming, grounding character.
At a Glance
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India
Primary source region
Ingredient Details
Steam distillation
Heartwood (aged)
Did You Know
"It takes a sandalwood tree at least 15 years to produce oil-rich heartwood suitable for distillation."