1.Chemical Composition: The main chemical compounds responsible for the fragrance of sandalwood include santalol, santalenes, and terpenes. Santalol is the primary component and gives the fragrance its characteristic woody and creamy notes.

2.Extraction Methods: Sandalwood fragrance can be extracted through various methods, including steam distillation and solvent extraction. Steam distillation involves passing steam through the sandalwood chips, causing the aromatic compounds to vaporize and condense into a fragrant oil. Solvent extraction utilizes solvents to dissolve the fragrance compounds from the wood.

3.Scent Profile: Sandalwood fragrance is described as warm, creamy, and woody. It has a smooth and long-lasting aroma with a subtle sweetness. The scent is often considered calming, grounding, and meditative.

4.Applications: Sandalwood fragrance is widely used in perfumery, cosmetics, and aromatherapy products. It is used as a base note in many perfumes and colognes due to its fixative properties, which help to prolong the scent. Sandalwood fragrance is also utilized in soaps, lotions, candles, and incense for its aromatic and therapeutic benefits.

5.Blending: Sandalwood fragrance blends well with a variety of other scents, such as floral, citrus, spice, and herbal notes. It is often combined with ingredients like rose, jasmine, bergamot, lavender, cinnamon, and patchouli to create complex and harmonious fragrances.

6.Sustainability: Sandalwood trees are slow-growing and require several years to reach maturity. Due to overharvesting and illegal logging, sandalwood has become a threatened species in some regions. Sustainable sourcing and cultivation practices are being implemented to ensure the long-term availability of sandalwood fragrance.

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