fragrances · fragrance / aroma ingredient
sandalwood essential oil
Light, volatile essential oil with a soft, woody signature, Sandalwood Essential Oil is a fragrance / aroma ingredient for scenting and cosmetic formulations. A welcome addition to the perfumer's and maker's shelf.
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sandalwood essential oil
fragrances — fragrance / aroma ingredient
- inci
- santalum album oil
- role
- fragrance / aroma ingredient
- form
- liquid; pale yellow
- use level
- low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow ifra category limits (confirm per ifra cert & tds)
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · indiafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a creamy, smooth wood sandalwood is the soft, meditative base note.
- b long, gentle dry-down persistence without sharpness.
- c skin-scent warmth melds into skin rather than sitting on top.
- d universally flattering supports florals, spices and citrus alike.
02where formulators use it
- a meditation- & temple-styled products the traditional note.
- b fine fragrance bases creamy foundation for countless accords.
- c premium grooming refined masculine warmth.
- d solid perfumes & body oils slow release suits its character.
- e rose- & jasmine-sandalwood pairings perfumery's oldest partnerships.
03technical details
| product identity | Sandalwood Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | SANTALUM ALBUM OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Pale Yellow |
| odor | Soft, woody |
| solubility | Soluble in oils & alcohol; insoluble in water (use a solubilizer for water bases) |
| suggested use | Low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow IFRA category limits (confirm per IFRA cert & TDS) |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | India |
| packaging | Tincture |
| direct-use status | Formulation use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-FRG-022-15M ·
KIM-FRG-022-30M ·
KIM-FRG-022-50M
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handle with care
formulation use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i apply this directly to skin?
kimiya staffNo — it's a concentrated scenting ingredient for formulation use only. Dilute into a suitable base and follow IFRA category limits for skin-contact products.
Qcan i use it in candles and soap?
kimiya staffIt's commonly used in wax and wash-off bases — test load, throw and performance in your specific base, and confirm limits per the IFRA cert and TDS.