Sandalwood East – White Sandalwood (Santalum Album) EO
EASTERN SANDALWOOD / WHITE SANDALWOOD
Botanical name: S antalum album
Family : Santalaceae
Origin : India
Distillation method : steam distillation
Appearance : Medium fluid, clear, light yellow to golden
Aroma : Base note with a soft, sweet, rich and balsamic woody scent
CAS number : 84787-70-2
Experience the deep, warm and balsamic scent of East Indian Sandalwood, one of the most precious woods in the world.
This essential oil is extracted from the heart and root wood of the Santalum Album tree, which only develops sufficient oil after 15–20 years.
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Eastern Sandalwood is the commercial name for essential oil derived from the Santalum album tree, a rare and precious wood from India. Known for its warm, soft, and balsamic scent, this oil has been used in perfumery and aromatherapy for thousands of years.
Please note: other species such as Santalum spicatum (Australian sandalwood) or Amyris balsamifera (West Indian “sandalwood”) or Brachylaena hutchinsii / Brachylaena huillensis (African sandalwood) are botanically and aromatically different.
Sandalwood ( Santalum album ) is one of the most beloved ingredients in perfumery – and that is no coincidence.
Uses of Sandalwood in Perfumery
Role in fragrance compositions
- Base Note : Sandalwood is a classic base note that adds depth, warmth and longevity to a perfume.
- Fixative : It helps volatile top notes linger longer, keeping the fragrance better balanced.
- Team player : Sandalwood blends effortlessly with other ingredients such as musk, jasmine, rose, vetiver and ylang-ylang
Aromatic profile
- Fragrance type : Creamy, soft, woody, slightly sweet and balsamic – without the sharp edge of other woods.
- Unisex Appeal : It is used in both feminine and masculine perfumes for its sensual and calming character.
- Emotional effect : The scent has a calming effect and is often associated with meditation and spiritual depth.
Application in perfumes
- Natural perfumes : As pure essential oil in niche fragrances.
- Designer perfumes : Often as part of a synthetic accord that imitates sandalwood.
- Perfume families : Oriental, woody, floral and even gourmand.
Chemical Analysis – Santalum album Essential Oil
This high-quality East Indian sandalwood oil contains a rich palette of olfactory active molecules.
The composition determines the characteristic warm, soft and balsamic scent, and complies with the ISO 3518:2002 standard for authentic sandalwood oil.
| Substance name | Concentration range | Role in fragrance & effect |
|---|---|---|
| (Z)-α-Santalol | 46.2–59.9% | Main ingredient, soothing aroma |
| (Z)-β-Santalol | 20.5–29.0% | Fragrance enhancer, calming effect |
| epi-β-Santalol | 4.1–4.3% | Isomer, contributes to depth |
| (Z)-Nuciferol | 1.1–5.5% | Balsamic character |
| (Z)-α-trans-Bergamotol | <3.9% | Subtle citrus undertone |
| α-Santalal | 0.5–2.9% | Aldehyde, slightly fruity nuance |
| β-Santalal | 0.6–1.9% | Aldehyde, odor complexity |
| (Z)-Lanceol | 1.5–1.7% | Soft wood tone |
| (E)-β-Santalol | 1.5–1.6% | Geometric isomer, odor variation |
| β-Santalene | 0.6–1.4% | Woody accent |
| α-Santalene | 0.8–1.1% | Aromatic depth |
| Spirosantalol | <1.2% | Rare molecule, subtle nuance |
This composition contributes to the long-lasting fragrance experience and therapeutic value of real Santalum album oil.
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