Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood / Origin Hawaii

Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood Essential Oil (Santalum paniculatum)

Origin: Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands, found across the volcanic slopes and dry forests of Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, and other islands. The oil is steam-distilled from the heartwood and roots of the Hawaiian sandalwood tree, which belongs to the Santalaceae (sandalwood) family. Known as ʻiliahi in the Hawaiian language, this species is one of several sandalwood varieties native to Hawaii. Hawaiian sandalwood has a deeply significant cultural history – it was heavily exploited during the 19th century sandalwood trade, which devastated wild populations. Today, production is carefully managed through sustainable plantation cultivation. It is distinct from Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) and Australian sandalwood (Santalum spicatum), with its own unique scent profile and chemical composition.

Scent: Warm, soft, and sweetly woody with a creamy, smooth, balsamic character. Delicate and refined – there's a distinctive, honeyed, slightly floral warmth balanced by a subtle, green, earthy freshness. Faintly spicy and musky with a gentle, dry, nutty depth. Lighter, brighter, and more airy than Indian sandalwood, with a distinctive, tropical, sun-warmed quality. Elegant, nuanced, and long-lasting – a beautiful, unique sandalwood with its own gentle, luminous character.

Uses:

• Valued in natural perfumery as a warm, creamy, woody base – adds a soft, luminous warmth and gentle depth to blends
• A beautiful addition to diffuser blends, bringing a warm, refined, serene atmosphere to any space
• Used in candle making and soap crafting for its delicate, elegant, woody character
• Blends beautifully with rose, jasmine, bergamot, frankincense, vetiver, ylang ylang, neroli, cedarwood, patchouli, and vanilla oils
• Popular in artisan fragrance work for woody, floral, oriental, and luxury compositions
• A distinctive alternative to Indian sandalwood for those seeking a lighter, brighter, more tropical sandalwood character
• Historically significant in Hawaiian culture, valued for its deep, revered aroma

Important Information:

• For External Use Only
• Organically crafted (that is to say not Certified as organic but grown on unpolluted sustainable land. This product is free from any additives or adulterants. It has been rigorously tested and meets the highest standards possible. No pesticides, synthetic chemicals, herbicides, GMOs or harmful chemicals are ever used during any stage of the growing or distillation process.
• Always dilute with a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin
• Perform a patch test before use
• Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant or nursing
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Store in a cool, dark place to preserve freshness – sandalwood oil improves and deepens with age when stored correctly

Available in 1ml sample, 5ml, 10ml, 30ml and 50ml sizes

1ml sample supplied in a 5ml clear flint glass bottle with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

5ml, 10ml, 30ml and 50m supplied in glass amber bottles with inbuilt dropper and tamper evident cap

Certificate of Analysis on request.

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Part of our proceeds go to planting native and rare or endangered trees from around the World. We now have over thirty different species including Swamp Cypress, Bristlecone Pine, Giant Redwood, Ginkgo Biloba, Scots Pine, Dawn Redwood, Colorado White Fir, Engelmann Spruce, Atlas Cedar and Lebanon Cedar to name but a few.