Sandalwood Oil
Santalum album
Sandalwood oil from Santalum album is the benchmark woody base note in global perfumery. Indian sandalwood remains the most valued origin, prized for its exceptionally high α-santalol content and a creamy, persistent character that no synthetic or alternative species fully replicates.
Technical Specifications
LOT: SEI-2025Why Buyers Source This Oil from India / Kannauj
Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) is the benchmark species for sandalwood oil globally. Karnataka and other southern Indian states are the traditional heartwood sources, with government-regulated harvesting ensuring sustainability. Indian sandalwood oil is distinguished by its high α-santalol content (typically 40–55%), which defines the prized creamy, persistent character no synthetic or Australian substitute fully replicates. Kannauj distillers with decades of experience process government-auction heartwood into oil of consistently high specification.
Olfactory Volatility Spectrum
Soft, sweet, faintly milky
Rich, creamy-woody, smooth
Deep, persistent, warm-balsamic with a velvety dry-down
Formulation Uses
Always check current IFRA guidelines and your specific base formulation before determining usage rates.
- →Fine fragrance — base note in virtually every luxury woody, oriental, and floral composition
- →Soap — premium and luxury bars (high cost limits to artisan/niche lines)
- →Cream — prestige facial creams and serums (check current IFRA + your base)
- →Candle — ultra-premium home-fragrance lines
- →Diffuser blend — meditative, calming, luxurious ambience
Quality Checks We Offer
GC-MS Analysis
Full compound profiling on every batch confirming marker compounds and purity.
Organoleptic Evaluation
Colour, odour, clarity, and viscosity assessment by experienced evaluators.
Batch COA
Certificate of Analysis included with every shipment — no extra charge.
Allergen Declaration
Available on request for EU/UK REACH compliance and ingredient transparency.
Pack Sizes
Given sandalwood oil's high value:
Wholesale Pricing
Indian sandalwood oil starts from $2,200 USD per kilogram. Pricing is subject to government auction rates, heartwood quality, and order volume. Contact us for a current quotation.
Available Pack Sizes
10 ml sample
Evaluation Vial
50 ml sample
Evaluation Vial
1 kg
Aluminum Canister
5 kg
HDPE Canister
25 kg
HDPE Canister
Acquire This Oil
View on Shiva Exports IndiaWhatsApp Inquiry DeskStarting from $2,200 USD/kg. Final pricing depends on volume, assay grade, and destination port.
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