Sandalwood, Australian (Santalum spicatum) CO2 Extract / Essential Oil (Santalum spicatum)

Overview

Sandalwood, Australian may also be referred to as Australian sandalwood, West Australian sandalwood, fragrant sandalwood. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the heartwood.

Sandalwood, Australian (Santalum spicatum) CO2 Extract / Essential Oil — Santalum spicatum (R.Br.) A.DC. observed in Australia by Loxley Fedec (licensed under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)

Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Earthy Resinous Rich Slightly sweet Soft Vanilla-like Warm Woody
Common Name(s): Australian sandalwood, West Australian sandalwood, fragrant sandalwood
Synonyms(s) for Santalum spicatum: Eucarya spicata, Fusanus cignorum, Fusanus diversifolius, Fusanus spicatus, Fusanus spicatus var. frutescens, Mida cignorum, Mida spicata, Santalum cygnorum, Santalum diversifolium
Botanical Family: Santalaceae
Botanical Genus: Santalum
Chemical Family: Sesquiterpenols
Perfumery Note: Base
Indigenous Country: Australia
Cultivation: Wild Harvested
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
Part Typically Used: Heartwood
Shelf Life: indefinte