Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) (Amyris balsamifera) is a woody essential oil with a soft, woody aroma and a base note. Steam distillation from wood, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Cedarwood (Atlas), Sandalwood (Australian), Lavender. For topical use, keep dilution at or below 5%.
Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) (Amyris balsamifera) is a woody essential oil, steam-distilled from the wood, produced in Haiti and Dominican Republic. Its aroma is soft, woody, sitting as a base note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Cedarwood (Atlas), Sandalwood (Australian), Lavender, Frankincense (Carterii). Keep topical use at or below 5%. Always patch-test first.
Aroma & character
Aroma
Traditional aromatherapy associations
Traditional associations only — not medical claims or evidence of efficacy.
Properties
| Perfumery note | Base |
| Aroma family | Woody |
| Chemical family | Sesquiterpenol |
| Material type | Essential oil |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Plant part | wood |
| Origin | Haiti, Dominican Republic |
| Blending factor | 6 |
| Volatility index | 4 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 10.0 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 5% |
| Max facial dilution | 2.5% |
| Pregnancy | No specific caution recorded |
| Nursing | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Children | Generally suitable, well diluted |
| Cats | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
For education only — not medical or veterinary advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always patch-test and consult a qualified professional before use during pregnancy, on children, with pets, or with a health condition.
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Blends well with
Frequently asked questions
What does Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) smell like?
Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) has a soft, woody aroma, classed as a woody oil with a base note.
What is the safe dilution for Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood)?
For topical use, keep Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) at or below 5%, and 2.5% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) safe to use during pregnancy?
Our dataset records no specific pregnancy caution for Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood). That is not the same as it being established as safe — always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any essential oil during pregnancy.
Is Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) safe to use around children?
Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) is generally considered suitable for children when well diluted. Consult a professional for young children.
Is Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) safe around pets?
For cats — generally lower-risk when well diluted and diffused sparingly; dogs — generally lower-risk when well diluted. Diffuse only in ventilated spaces and consult a veterinarian.
What does Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) blend well with?
Amyris (West Indian Sandalwood) pairs well with Cedarwood (Atlas), Sandalwood (Australian), Lavender, Frankincense (Carterii), Ylang Ylang (Complete).