Description

About This Oil

• Botanical Name — Santalum spicatum
• Santalol content — About 35% (β-santalol about 8%)
• Aroma — Lighter, fresher and more delicate than Indian sandalwood.
• Best for — Skincare blends and everyday fragrance.

Sandalwood Compared

• Indian (Santalum album) — About 70% santalol, about 20% β-santalol. The richest, sweetest and longest-lasting; for fine perfumery and aromatherapy.
• Australian (Santalum spicatum) — About 35% santalol, about 8% β-santalol. Light and clean; best for skincare and daily use.
• New Caledonian (Santalum austrocaledonicum) — About 60% santalol, about 19% β-santalol. Close to Indian, slightly lighter.
• Hawaiian (Santalum paniculatum) — About 50% santalol, about 16% β-santalol. Soft and gentle; lovely for relaxing home fragrance.

How to Use

Diffuse a few drops, or dilute in a carrier oil (1–3%) for skincare and fragrance blends.