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Sandalwood, New Caledonia
Santalum austrocaledonicum
Chemotype: alpha-santalol / beta-santalol sesquiterpenol type
- PLANT PART
- heartwood
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- base
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Aroma & character
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- Aroma intensity
- 60 / 100
- Note layer
- base
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 2%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-driven phototoxic restriction was identified in the reviewed public sources for steam-distilled New Caledonian sandalwood oil.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateScientific evidence on sandalwood oil use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is lacking; consumer safety guidance recommends avoiding the oil during pregnancy or nursing unless approved by a doctor.
- minorGeneral consumer safety guidance advises anyone with serious medical conditions, including epilepsy, cancer, or liver damage, to get medical approval before using sandalwood oil.
- minorUndiluted (neat) application to skin is not recommended; applying the oil neat can cause irritation, rashes, and bumps, so it should always be diluted with a carrier oil, with heavier dilution for children and infants.
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Inside the oil
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About this composition
This record is tied to New Caledonian sandalwood from plantation-grown Santalum austrocaledonicum and uses a directly readable 2023 GC/MS certificate from Lotus Garden Botanicals for the quantitative profile. The oil is led by cis-alpha-santalol and cis-beta-santalol, with bergamotol, lanceol, and epi-beta-santalol as the main supporting sesquiterpene alcohols.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cis-alpha-Santalol | 39.7% | 39.7–39.7% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Sandalwood New Caledonia SANNC622EO2755 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Sandalwood%20New%20Caledonia%20SANNC622EO2755.pdf (p. 1, peak 41: cis-alpha-Santalol 39.70%) |
| cis-beta-Santalol | 23.99% | 23.99–23.99% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Sandalwood New Caledonia SANNC622EO2755 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Sandalwood%20New%20Caledonia%20SANNC622EO2755.pdf (p. 1, peak 49: cis-beta-Santalol 23.99%) |
| cis-alpha-trans-Bergamotol | 8.05% | 8.05–8.05% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Sandalwood New Caledonia SANNC622EO2755 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Sandalwood%20New%20Caledonia%20SANNC622EO2755.pdf (p. 1, peak 43: cis-alpha-trans-Bergamotol 8.05%) |
| cis-Lanceol | 3.81% | 3.81–3.81% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Sandalwood New Caledonia SANNC622EO2755 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Sandalwood%20New%20Caledonia%20SANNC622EO2755.pdf (p. 1, peak 60: cis-Lanceol 3.81%) |
| cis-epi-beta-Santalol | 3.66% | 3.66–3.66% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCertificate of Analysis Sandalwood New Caledonia SANNC622EO2755 https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Sandalwood%20New%20Caledonia%20SANNC622EO2755.pdf (p. 1, peak 47: cis-epi-beta-Santalol 3.66%) |
Profile source: Certificate of Analysis Sandalwood New Caledonia SANNC622EO2755; Sandalwood, New Caledonia EO; New Caledonia Sandalwood Essential Oil Organic - Santalum · https://www.lgbotanicals.com/assets/images/Certificate%20of%20Analysis%20Sandalwood%20New%20Caledonia%20SANNC622EO2755.pdf (Botanical Name Santalum austrocaledonicum; Country of Origin New Caledonia; Production Method Steam Distillation; constituent percentages); https://www.edenbotanicals.com/sandalwood.html (Botanical Name Santalum austrocaledonicum Vieill.; Origin New Caledonia; Extraction Method Steam Distilled; base note; aroma profile extremely sweet, smooth, woody; maximum dermal use level 2%); https://www.natureinbottle.com/product/new_caledonia_sandalwood_oil (heartwood; steam distilled essential oil; smooth, woody, extremely sweet aroma; rich and long-lasting on a scent strip)
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for grounding, meditative, and calming effects
- reported to support restful sleep in evening blends
- used in perfumery as a smooth, woody base note comparable to Mysore sandalwood
- traditionally associated with skin-care blends for its soothing reputation
- used in massage blends to support a relaxed, centered mood
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- Odor intensity 60 is a normalization of supplier qualitative language such as 'extremely sweet' and IFF's published 'powerful woody note' rather than a directly published 0-100 laboratory score.
- No public source reviewed in this pass published verified numeric volatility-rate or tenacity-hour figures for this New Caledonian sandalwood oil.