Sandalwood (Australian) (Santalum spicatum) is a woody essential oil with a soft, creamy aroma and a base note. Steam distillation from heartwood, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Frankincense (Carterii), Rose, Lavender. For topical use, keep dilution at or below 10%.
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 | heartwood |
| Origin | Australia |
| Blending factor | 6 |
| Volatility index | 4 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 18.0 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 10% |
| Max facial dilution | 5% |
| Pregnancy | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Nursing | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Children | Generally suitable, well diluted (from ~2 months) |
| Cats | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
Evidence: Traditional — Traditional use in Ayurveda and perfumery (Burdock, 2016).
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.
Plan safe amounts with our essential oil dilution calculator.
Blends well with
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sandalwood (Australian) essential oil smell like?
Sandalwood (Australian) has a soft, creamy aroma, classed as a woody oil with a base note.
What is the safe dilution for Sandalwood (Australian)?
For topical use, keep Sandalwood (Australian) at or below 10%, and 5% on facial skin. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Sandalwood (Australian) safe to use during pregnancy?
Sandalwood (Australian) is generally considered suitable during pregnancy when properly diluted. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before use.
Is Sandalwood (Australian) safe to use around children?
Sandalwood (Australian) is generally considered suitable for children when well diluted (from around 2 months). Consult a professional for young children.
Is Sandalwood (Australian) 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 Sandalwood (Australian) blend well with?
Sandalwood (Australian) pairs well with Frankincense (Carterii), Rose, Lavender, Ylang Ylang (Complete), Bergamot (FCF).