In the world of fine fragrance, few notes hold the same revered status as sandalwood. Its unique signature - a creamy, warm woodiness that is both calming and deeply grounding - has made it a foundational element in perfumes and aromatic rituals for centuries.
Introducing Australian Premium Sandalwood
For us, scent and ethics are inseparable. That’s why we chose Australian Premium Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum). It’s not a mere substitute, but a superior, conservation-forward choice for our clean fragrance mists.
A Unique Aromatic Profile
While it carries the unmistakable, mellow warmth of true sandalwood, S. spicatum offers a distinguished character:
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Lighter & Airier: Compared to the dense profile of its Indian counterpart, this sandalwood has a slightly lighter character.
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Warm, Fresh Depth: It offers beautiful warm, fresh top notes that lead into deeper, refined woodier undertones.
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The Perfect Blend: This makes it an ideal woody anchor—rich enough to provide depth and warmth, yet delicate enough to never overwhelm.
Our Commitment to Responsible Sourcing
One of the biggest draws of this sandalwood is its ethical lineage. The industry for S. spicatum is governed by strict, sustainable harvesting practices overseen by regulatory bodies like the Forest Products Commission (FPC) in Western Australia.
By choosing this material, we actively support industries that are managing forests for the long term. This practice helps ease the pressure on endangered S. album populations, ensuring perfumers can access these signature woody notes for generations to come. It’s a choice we make with confidence and transparency.
How This Wood Elevates Our Fragrance Mists
At ESAS NYC, our Organic Fragrance Mists are designed to be lighter, cleaner expressions of fine fragrance. You might wonder why a wood base is necessary in a lighter format, but the answer is simple: longevity and harmony.
The Role of an Anchor
In any spray - especially those with brighter citrus or delicate floral notes - you need a strong, stable base to make the scent last. Sandalwood serves a critical function:
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Anchor & Fixative: Woody notes help to hold more volatile top and heart notes, slowing their evaporation and significantly increasing the scent's lifespan on your skin.
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Soft Diffusion: Because this particular sandalwood has a softer, lighter tone, it blends beautifully into a mist. It provides essential woodiness without the heaviness that can sometimes dominate a lighter composition.
This refined, airy yet deeply woody base is what allows our floral, citrus, and softer accords to linger with warmth but never become cloying or fleeting. It’s what gives our mists their signature, gentle staying power.
Experience the Difference
Choosing Australian Premium Sandalwood allows us to deliver on our promise of exquisite scent profiles alongside unwavering ethical standards. You can feel confident that the gorgeous, grounding warmth you enjoy in our fragrance mists comes from a source that is actively helping to protect the world's precious sandalwood forests.
We invite you to experience the soft diffusion and grounding warmth of this remarkable ingredient.
Discover the enduring, elegant depth of our Organic Fragrance Mists today.
Which of our mists are you most eager to try to sense this beautiful woody base? Share your thoughts with the ESAS team!