Botanica Gaia Bio Mysore Sandalwood, Santalum Album. Premium Quality.

Mysore Sandalwood Essential Oil

At a Glance

• Material: Santalum album heartwood essential oil
• Extraction: Steam distillation
• Olfactive role: Base note and fixative
• Profile: Sweet, deep, soft, woody and creamy

Specifications

• Botanical name: Santalum album
• Family: Santalaceae
• INCI: Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Heartwood Oil
• Common names: Indian Sandalwood, Mysore Sandalwood
• Plant part: Heartwood
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Country of origin: India
• Appearance: Brown
• Perfumery note: Base; fixative

Natural colour, viscosity and aroma may vary between batches.

Aromatic Profile

Sweet woody, deep, soft, full-bodied, balanced, extremely sweet and creamy-smooth drydown.

Profile Details

• Perfumery note: Base; fixative
• Character: Sweet woody, deep, soft, full-bodied, balanced, extremely sweet and creamy-smooth drydown
• Botanical source: Santalum album

Formulation & Usage

Santalum album heartwood oil is characterised by the sesquiterpene alcohols α-santalol and β-santalol. α-santalol at 41–55%, β-santalol at 16–24%, α-bergamotol at 4–6% and several lower-level sesquiterpenols.

Formulation Guidance

• Use as a base note and fixative in fine fragrance, incense and aromatic compositions.
• Store tightly closed, cool and protected from heat and light.

Applications

Fine Fragrance

• Natural perfume bases and fixative accords
• Woody, floral, resinous and amber-style compositions
• Attars, perfume oils and alcohol-based fragrances

Aromatic & Incense

• Incense and meditative aromatic blends
• Professional aromatherapy formulations
• Luxury room and ritual scent compositions

Cosmetic Formulation

• Body oils, balms and creams at an assessed use level
• Premium soap and wash-off scenting
• Oil-based skincare where the formula and user group have been safety reviewed

Safety

Concentrated aromatic raw material for external formulation use.

• Do not ingest and do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Patch test the finished formula and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
• Pregnancy, children, older adults, epilepsy, medication use or medical conditions require qualified professional guidance.
• Keep away from eyes, mucous membranes, children and pets.
• Store tightly closed, cool and protected from light.