Agarwood | Cinnamon | Elemi | Champaca | Key Lime | Frangipani | Ylang-ylang | Nutmeg | Sandalwood | Avocado
Botanical Source: Santalum album / Santalum spicatum (depending on plantation origin)
Extraction Method: Supercritical CO₂ Extraction
Characteristics
- Aroma Profile: Rich, creamy, soft-woody, with warm balsamic undertones and a velvety depth.
- Appearance: Golden to deep amber viscous liquid.
- Purity Advantage: Preserves alpha-santalol & beta-santalol in their natural balance, yielding a truer, deeper sandalwood aroma than steam distillation.
Key Compounds
- α-Santalol (sweet, creamy, woody base note)
- β-Santalol (soft, balsamic warmth)
- Spicatanol & Santalenes (delicate spicy-woody nuances)
- Minor sesquiterpenes contributing to fixative properties
Applications
- High-Perfume Industry: A legendary fixative & heart note in fine perfumery; forms the backbone of oriental, woody, floral, and chypre accords.
- Aromatherapy & Wellness: Meditative, grounding, calming; often used in blends for stress relief and spiritual practice.
- Skincare & Cosmetics: Anti-inflammatory, soothing, and moisturizing qualities make it prized in luxury creams, serums, and oils.
- Incense & Rituals: Maintains sacred status in spiritual and cultural applications.
Why CO₂?
- Captures the full-bodied richness of sandalwood by extracting heavier santalols and delicate minor sesquiterpenes lost in steam distillation.
- Produces a more authentic, creamy-woody profile closer to raw heartwood.
- Free of solvent residues, unlike absolutes.
- Economical in use, as only small amounts are needed to impart depth and persistence.
Sandalwood CO₂ Extract stands as a benchmark in premium perfumery ingredients, delivering unmatched depth, longevity, and authenticity — elevating CESI’s portfolio as a source of rare, sustainable, and luxury-grade extracts.