{"product_id":"caramelised-sandalwood-by-product-absolute-santalum-austrocaledonicum-biolandes","title":"Caramelised Sandalwood By-Product Absolute — Santalum austrocaledonicum | Biolandes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our Professional Perfumers Range — curated for the discerning natural perfumer seeking exceptional depth and rarity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaramelised Sandalwood By-Product Absolute — A Rare, Rediscovered Rarity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy-absolutes — materials produced from the by-products or waste streams of essential oil and absolute manufacturing — are a genuinely new and rare category in natural perfumery. This one, produced by Biolandes from New Caledonian \u003cem\u003eSantalum austrocaledonicum\u003c\/em\u003e, was once a regular part of their offering before being discontinued, and has only recently returned to the market. It is a material of real character: nostalgic, vintage, and quite unlike any conventional sandalwood absolute or oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a sandalwood replacement, and should not be approached as one — treat it as a genuinely distinct material in its own right. Rather than the familiar creamy, lactonic sandalwood profile, this by-absolute delivers a roasted, gourmand-leaning character of real depth — dark maple syrup, cocoa powder, and caramelised sugar, evolving into a sophisticated powdery-woody drydown of remarkable tenacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScent Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn intensely sweet, roasted opening — dark maple syrup and caramelised sugar with cocoa-powder undertones, more reminiscent of an oakwood CO₂ extract than classical sandalwood. As it develops, nutty and spicy nuances emerge, softening into a genuinely sophisticated powdery-woody drydown. Some evaluators note subtle green or mint-like top facets alongside occasional animalic undertones — a genuinely complex, sometimes challenging material that rewards patient evaluation. Exceptional tenacity, persisting over 400 hours on a smelling strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfumery Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest approached as a distinctive character material rather than a straightforward sandalwood substitute. In small amounts it supports and deepens a sandalwood accord with genuine gourmand complexity; used more generously it becomes a compelling modifier in its own right. Particularly effective layered with a classical sandalwood oil, where it lends an instantly aged, vintage quality — the rich, complex heart of century-old sandalwood alongside a more familiar modern base. Equally rewarding in gourmand compositions built around chocolate, coffee, or maple accords, and as a fixative in sophisticated woody orientals. IFRA 51: completely unrestricted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlending Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePairs beautifully with our New Caledonian Sandalwood Absolute, Indian or Mysore-style sandalwood oil, coffee CO₂ extract, cocoa absolute, vanilla, tonka bean, patchouli, labdanum, and modern sandalwood aromachemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSantalum austrocaledonicum\u003c\/em\u003e Vieill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sandalwood By-Absolute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santalaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1070895-66-7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biolandes, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Caledonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraction Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e By-product absolute (from essential oil\/absolute manufacturing waste stream)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% pure, undiluted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden, viscous liquid — warm gently before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdour Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woody \/ Roasted \/ Caramel \/ Cocoa \/ Gourmand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 400 hours on a smelling strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIFRA 51:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unrestricted — 100% in finished product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — 100% pure natural absolute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely rare, rediscovered material — distinct in character from our classical New Caledonian Sandalwood Absolute despite sharing the same botanical species; not a direct sandalwood replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle. 5ml, 10ml and 30ml supplied in amber glass bottles — all with inbuilt droppers and tamper evident caps. Limited stock available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas. Not suitable for use on babies, children, pets or broken skin. Avoid use during pregnancy or whilst nursing. Always dilute properly and perform a patch test before first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSample Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend purchasing a 1ml sample first before committing to larger quantities. Please note that no refunds can be offered on opened items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhoto images are for illustrative purposes only.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Aromatherapy Shop Ltd","offers":[{"title":"1ml pure sample","offer_id":56906598187394,"sku":"7295","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5ml (0.17 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56906598220162,"sku":"7296","price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10ml (0.35 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56906598252930,"sku":"7297","price":72.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30ml (1.05 fl.ozs)","offer_id":56906598285698,"sku":"7298","price":192.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2804\/4418\/files\/sandalwood_by_absolute_1248x842_7d2b880b-2f96-4880-beb3-70d6079c9d70.png?v=1789223930","url":"https:\/\/www.thearomatherapyshop.com\/products\/caramelised-sandalwood-by-product-absolute-santalum-austrocaledonicum-biolandes","provider":"The Aromatherapy Shop Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}