ceylonese sandalwood
Featured in 34 perfumes
Fragrance Note Deep Dive
ceylonese sandalwood
Origins & Sources
ceylonese sandalwood comes from the heartwood of Santalum album trees, with the finest quality originating from Mysore, India. This precious material requires trees to be at least 30 years old before harvesting. The ceylonese sandalwood note provides a creamy, meditative quality that serves as an excellent base note, offering both depth and longevity to fragrances. Due to its rarity and cost, synthetic alternatives are often used, but natural ceylonese sandalwood remains highly prized.
Characteristics & Usage
The ceylonese sandalwood note provides deep, warm, and long-lasting characteristics that form the foundation and longevity of fragrances. ceylonese sandalwood notes typically appear in the base of a fragrance pyramid, where they can persist for hours or even days. This note adds sophistication, depth, and a grounding quality that anchors lighter notes above it.
In our database, the ceylonese sandalwood note appears most commonly as a base note, suggesting it has deep, foundational qualities that provide long-lasting depth and warmth. This positioning reflects how perfumers typically use ceylonese sandalwood to achieve specific effects in their compositions.
Pairs well with
Complementary notes
Thoughtful pairings to explore alongside ceylonese sandalwood.
Layer vanilla with ceylonese sandalwood for a rounded accord that feels balanced.
jasmine adds contrast that lets ceylonese sandalwood shine without overwhelming.
Blend ceylonese sandalwood with rose to add depth and keep the drydown interesting.
cedarwood brings lift to ceylonese sandalwood, making the accord feel more dimensional.
Top Brands Featuring ceylonese sandalwood
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As Base Note
(24)Foundation notes that provide lasting depth

Green Cedar

Beguile Alchemic Muse Hair Mist

Reserve Avant Garden - White Amber & Warm Cotton

D.S

Sauvage Parfum

Pomona Vitalis

EO 1: Sultani

Homeros SQ

Homeros SQ Ensar Oud / Oriscent Eau de Parfum

Musc Gardénia: Berke Khan

Alchemist Charlatan - Dreaming Ceylon

Boss Ma Vie pour Femme Florale

Déjà Vu White Flower | 57 Kayali Eau de Parfum

Déjà Vu White Flower | 57 Kayali Hair Mist

My Day

Fresh Powder

Wonderlust Eau Fresh

Bois Iridescent

Bois de Mysore

L'Ombre du Lys

Original Oud
Iconic Essences - Oud Vetiver Nabeel Eau de Parfum
Iconic Essences - Oud Vetiver Nabeel Perfume Oil

Alchemists - Oud
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