Fragrances with sandalwood notes

Sandalwood is a highly prized ingredient in perfumery for its woody, warm, and slightly sweet scent. It comes from the Santalum album tree and has been used for centuries for its aromatic properties. In perfumery, sandalwood essential oil is extracted from the heartwood of the tree and used as a base note in many fragrances.

Its rich and sensual aroma gives it relaxing and meditative qualities, and it is often used in unisex or masculine fragrances to add depth and warmth. Sandalwood can also be used as a fixative, extending a perfume's longevity on the skin.

However, due to high demand and over-exploitation, sandalwood has become rare and precious. Some perfumers use synthetic alternatives to recreate its distinctive aroma, while others seek sustainable ways to cultivate and harvest sandalwood to preserve this valuable resource.