
indonesian sandalwood
Featured in 39 perfumes
Fragrance Note Deep Dive
indonesian sandalwood
Origins & Sources
indonesian 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 indonesian 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 indonesian sandalwood remains highly prized.
Characteristics & Usage
The indonesian sandalwood note provides deep, warm, and long-lasting characteristics that form the foundation and longevity of fragrances. indonesian 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 indonesian 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 indonesian sandalwood to achieve specific effects in their compositions.
Pairs well with
Complementary notes
Thoughtful pairings to explore alongside indonesian sandalwood.
Layer vanilla with indonesian sandalwood for a rounded accord that feels balanced.
jasmine adds contrast that lets indonesian sandalwood shine without overwhelming.
Blend indonesian sandalwood with rose to add depth and keep the drydown interesting.
cedarwood brings lift to indonesian sandalwood, making the accord feel more dimensional.
Top Brands Featuring indonesian sandalwood
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As Heart Note
(1)Core character notes that define the fragrance
As Base Note
(23)Foundation notes that provide lasting depth

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Indolis

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The Secret Night

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Elixir Pour Femme Pour Femme

Bloom

Mongolian Musk

Cœr de Minuit

Azuré

Sortilège

Ash

Ash V2

Blu

Chypre Chimeric

CoCo Musk

Flower of the Field

Flower of the Field V2

Forbidden Forest

Syconium
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