Sandalwood Oil
Part of our Oils range, manufactured and exported by Arizone International LLP.
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Sandalwood Oil is a soft, creamy, warm, woody and long-lasting essential oil steam distilled from the heartwood of sandalwood trees. East Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) is the most famous and prized, while Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) and other species are also widely used. Sandalwood is one of the most treasured materials in perfumery, attars, skin care, incense and religious rituals.
Arizone International supplies Sandalwood Oil in legally sourced grades for perfumers, attar makers, luxury cosmetic brands and incense manufacturers.
India's Sacred Wood
Sandalwood (chandan) has been part of Indian culture for thousands of years. It is used in worship, in tilak paste, in Ayurveda, in carvings and in the classic attars of Kannauj, where sandalwood oil is the traditional base for distilling flowers. Mysore sandalwood from Karnataka was once considered the finest in the world, and Karnataka was known as the "land of sandalwood".
Over-harvesting and smuggling led to a severe decline of sandalwood trees in India. Santalum album is now listed as vulnerable by the IUCN, and harvesting and trade are strictly controlled by the government. In recent years, rules have been relaxed to allow private farmers to grow sandalwood, and plantations are being developed in India and in Australia, where Santalum album is also now cultivated.
Main Types of Sandalwood Oil
- East Indian Sandalwood (Santalum album)The classic sandalwood, with the highest santalol content and a rich, creamy scent. Very expensive.
- Australian Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum)Native to Western Australia, lower in santalols, with a drier, slightly sharper scent. More affordable and sustainably harvested.
- Plantation Santalum albumGrown in Australia and India, offering a legal, sustainable source of true sandalwood.
Aroma and Composition
- Alpha-SantalolUsually 40% to 55% in Santalum album oil, giving the soft, creamy, woody scent.
- Beta-SantalolUsually 17% to 27%, adding depth and a milky warmth.
- Other SesquiterpenesSuch as santalenes and bergamotenes.
ISO 3518 sets standards for Santalum album oil, including minimum santalol content.
Applications
- Fine perfumery, as a classic woody base note and fixative
- Attars, where it is the traditional base
- Luxury skin care, face oils and creams
- Incense, agarbatti and religious products
- Soaps, such as the famous Mysore Sandal Soap
- Aromatherapy and meditation blends
Safety and Dilution
Sandalwood Oil is generally regarded as gentle, but it should be diluted before skin use. A patch test is recommended. Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of children.
Legal Sourcing
Because of past illegal trade, buyers should only purchase sandalwood oil with proper origin documentation. We supply sandalwood only from legal, traceable sources, with full documentation.
Quality Parameters
- Species and origin
- Alpha- and beta-santalol content by gas chromatography
- Specific gravity, refractive index and optical rotation
- Aroma evaluation
- Screening for adulteration with synthetic sandalwood materials or other oils
Packaging and Storage
Supplied in aluminium or amber glass bottles. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place. Sandalwood oil ages well.
Why Choose Arizone International?
We are an India-based supplier and exporter of essential oils and attars, located in Daman near Gujarat. We supply legally sourced Sandalwood Oil with COA, GC reports and full export documentation.
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Specifications
- Category
- Oils
- Physical Form
- Liquid – steam-distilled essential oil
- Grade Options
- Cosmetic / Fragrance / Aromatherapy grade
- Packaging
- Aluminium bottles (1–5 kg), HDPE cans (5–25 kg) and lacquered steel drums (up to 180 kg); samples in amber glass
- Country of Origin
- India / Australia
- Shelf Life
- 36 months in original sealed packing
- Storage Conditions
- Tightly closed, full containers in a cool (below 25°C), dark place away from heat and flames
Applications
- Fine perfumery, as a classic woody base note and fixative
- Attars, where it is the traditional base
- Luxury skin care, face oils and creams
- Incense, agarbatti and religious products
- Soaps, such as the famous Mysore Sandal Soap
- Aromatherapy and meditation blends
Compliance
East Indian sandalwood, Santalum album, is the most prized for its rich, creamy scent and high santalol content.
Yes. Australian sandalwood is Santalum spicatum, a different Santalum species with a drier, lighter scent.
Alpha- and beta-santalol content is the key quality marker for Sandalwood Oil.
We share a GC-MS report and COA for Sandalwood Oil, which show its main components and help confirm purity.
Yes. Samples of Sandalwood Oil are available on request, which helps your team evaluate it before a larger order.
We export Sandalwood Oil from India to buyers in the USA, the UK, the EU, the Middle East, Australia and 40+ other countries. Orders ship by sea or air on EXW, FOB, CIF or DAP terms, with a certificate of analysis and a certificate of origin.
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