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Botanica Gaia Artisan Wild Harvested Java Sandalwood Essential Oil (Santalum Album).
Botanica Gaia Artisan Wild Harvested Java Sandalwood Essential Oil (Santalum Album).
Wild-harvested Java Santalum album heartwood oil with a deep, sweet, creamy-woody base.
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Artisan Wild Harvested Java Sandalwood Essential Oil (Santalum Album)
A steam-distilled essential oil obtained from heartwood of Santalum album L.
Its aromatic profile is sweet woody, deep, soft, full-bodied and creamy-smooth with a subtle animalic note.
At a Glance
- Botanical name: Santalum Album
- Common name: Sandalwood, Java Sandalwood, Indonesia Sandalwood
- Plant part: Heartwood
- Extraction: Steam distilled
- Country of origin: Java
Specifications of Java Sandalwood Essential Oil
- Botanical name: Santalum album L.
- Family: Santalaceae
- Common names: Indian sandalwood, Java sandalwood, Indonesian sandalwood
- INCI: Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Heartwood Oil
- Extraction method: Steam distilled; hand-distilled small batches
- Part used: Heartwood
- Note: Base; fixative
- Odor: Sweet woody, deep, soft, full-bodied and creamy-smooth with a subtle animalic note
- Appearance: Brown
- Country or island of origin: Java, Indonesia
Aromatic Profile
A rich sweet-woody base with buttery depth, creamy smoothness and a restrained animalic nuance.
Blending Direction
- Supports rose, jasmine, ylang ylang, tuberose, vanilla, amber and balsamic structures.
- Rounds citrus, spice and aromatic openings while extending the drydown.
- Pairs naturally with resins, incense materials, patchouli, vetiver and other woods.
Composition & Formulation
This steam-distilled Santalum album heartwood oil is characterised by a santalol-rich profile.
Constituent Profile
- α-Santalol: 41–55%
- β-Santalol: 16–24%
- α-Bergamotol: 4–6%
- Lanceol: 1.5–3.5%
- α-Farnesol: 0.2–0.3%
- Nuciferol: 1.1–3.4%
- β-Curcumen-12-ol: 0.8–2%
Formulation Notes
- Use as a base note and fixative in natural fragrance compositions
- Add gradually to build creamy woody depth without overwhelming the accord
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air
Applications
Natural Perfumery
- Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
- Use as a base note and fixative in perfume oils and solid fragrances
- Small-batch natural perfumery and accord building
Safety
- For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
- Patch test the finished formulation; sandalwood oil has occasional reports of irritation or sensitization.
- Avoid use during pregnancy, with infants, elderly users or epilepsy; seek qualified individual guidance.
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and oxygen.
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