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indonesian sandalwood

indonesian sandalwood

Featured in 39 perfumes

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Base Note

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.

vanilla

Layer vanilla with indonesian sandalwood for a rounded accord that feels balanced.

jasmine

jasmine adds contrast that lets indonesian sandalwood shine without overwhelming.

rose

Blend indonesian sandalwood with rose to add depth and keep the drydown interesting.

cedarwood

cedarwood brings lift to indonesian sandalwood, making the accord feel more dimensional.

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As Heart Note

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Core character notes that define the fragrance