Description

Key Facts

• Botanical Name — Eremophila mitchellii
• Also Known As — False Sandalwood, Desert Rosewood
• Origin — Australia
• Part Used — Heartwood and bark
• Extraction — Steam distillation, organic
• Note — Base note

Aroma

Rich balsamic and lightly smoky at first, like standing in a quiet forest; then warm wood and soft, earthy notes emerge. Deep amber in colour with a thick texture. Often compared with sandalwood, though its chemistry and scent are quite different.

Benefits

• Mood — Helps ease feelings of stress and brings a sense of inner steadiness and clarity.
• Meditation — Creates a calm, focused space for meditation and yoga.
• Perfumery — Adds depth and complexity to natural perfumes, especially masculine colognes and sensual blends.
• Skin & Body — Nourishing in massage blends when muscles feel tight.

The Story

Named in 1848 in honour of Sir Thomas Mitchell, who led the exploration of Australia. 'Eremophila' comes from Greek for 'desert-loving'. To survive a harsh climate and hungry grazers, the tree protects its heartwood with complex resins and oils, rich in rare compounds called eremophilones.