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%.
Sandalwood (Australian) (Santalum spicatum) is a woody essential oil, steam-distilled from the heartwood, produced in Australia. Its aroma is soft, creamy, sitting as a base note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Frankincense (Carterii), Rose, Lavender, Ylang Ylang (Complete). Keep topical use at or below 10% — everyday blends are usually 1-3%. 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 | heartwood |
| Origin | Australia |
| Blending factor | 6 |
| Volatility index | 4 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 18.0 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | 10% |
| Max facial dilution | 5% |
| Pregnancy | No specific caution recorded |
| Nursing | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Children | Generally suitable, well diluted (from ~2 years) |
| 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Sandalwood (Australian) 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?
Our dataset records no specific pregnancy caution for Sandalwood (Australian). 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 Sandalwood (Australian) safe to use around children?
Sandalwood (Australian) is generally considered suitable for children when well diluted (from around 2 years old). 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).