Sandalwood Indian (Santalum album) Essential Oil — 10 ml

🌿 Introduction
Sandalwood Indian Essential Oil is a precious, sacred, and profoundly soothing essence steam-distilled from the heartwood of Santalum album , one of the most revered aromatic trees in the world. Its fragrance is creamy, woody, and gently sweet , radiating warmth, serenity, and spiritual depth.
Used for over 4,000 years in temples, rituals, and perfumery , Indian sandalwood embodies timeless calm and purity. Its scent is smooth, meditative, and long-lasting — both grounding and uplifting. In perfumery, it is an indispensable base note and fixative , harmonizing other ingredients with grace and depth.
At Herbsmetics, Sandalwood Indian Essential Oil is honored as one of the foundation pillars of fine natural perfumery , and guests in our Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket experience its quiet luxury and sacred presence firsthand.
🌸 Aroma Profile

• Top Notes : Soft, creamy, sweet-woody.
• Heart Notes : Warm, balsamic, milky.
• Base Nuance : Deeply woody, smooth, and sensual.

Compared to Amyris or Australian sandalwood, Indian Sandalwood is rounder, richer, and more meditative , with a velvety smoothness and long, elegant dry-down that defines true sandalwood.
🌍 Origins & Cultural Heritage

• Indian Legacy : Native to southern India, especially Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, where sandalwood has been revered as sacred since Vedic times.
• Spiritual Symbolism : Represents purity, enlightenment, and devotion .
• Cultural Heritage : Used in incense, temple offerings, ayurvedic medicine, and sacred anointing oils.
• Perfumery Heritage : A cornerstone of classical perfumery, providing depth, warmth, and longevity to countless legendary fragrances.

⚗️ Production & Extraction

• Obtained by steam distillation of aged heartwood from sustainably cultivated trees.
• Key Compounds : Alpha- and beta-santalol (up to 90%) — responsible for its creamy, woody sweetness and fixative properties.
• Quality : Pale golden oil with a luxurious, persistent aroma that matures beautifully with age.
• Distinctiveness : Renowned for its soft, noble, and meditative character , unmatched by any other wood oil.

💎 Benefits & Unique Advantages

• Calming & Grounding : Promotes deep relaxation, focus, and emotional peace.
• Spiritual & Meditative : Enhances mindfulness and sacred rituals.
• Skin-Nourishing : Soothes, softens, and rejuvenates dry or irritated skin.
• Perfumery Role : Serves as an exquisite base note and natural fixative that enhances the longevity and harmony of perfumes.
• Wellness : Symbolizes purity, harmony, and transcendence.

🏺 Workshop Relevance
At the Herbsmetics Perfume & Aromatherapy Workshops in Phuket , Indian Sandalwood represents the essence of serenity and balance :

• Guests experience its unique meditative quality and compare it with Amyris and Australian Sandalwood.
• Demonstrates how true sandalwood transforms perfume structure , uniting top, heart, and base notes into harmony.
• Blends beautifully with rose, jasmine, patchouli, vetiver, and frankincense , creating timeless compositions.

🌼 Example Uses

• Perfumery : A fundamental base for oriental, floral, woody, and sacred blends.
• Diffuser : Encourages meditation, stillness, and emotional clarity.
• Massage Oils : Soothes the body and mind with lasting warmth.
• Skincare : Excellent for dry, mature, or sensitive skin.
• Wellness Rituals : Ideal for yoga, prayer, and relaxation ceremonies.

⚠️ Safety Note
Indian Sandalwood oil is gentle and safe for most users. Always dilute before topical application. Avoid imitation or adulterated oils — genuine Santalum album is rare and precious.
🌟 Why Choose Herbsmetics Sandalwood Indian Oil?

• 100% pure Santalum album essential oil sourced from sustainably managed Indian plantations.
• Offers an authentic creamy-woody aroma of depth, balance, and tranquility.
• Deeply tied to spiritual and perfumery heritage across Asia.
• Featured in our Phuket workshops, where guests experience its sacred serenity and enduring beauty .

👉 Perfect for those seeking a luxurious, grounding, and timeless essential oil that conveys spiritual calm, sensual warmth, and eternal harmony in perfumery and aromatherapy.