INCI name

SANTALUM ALBUM OIL

Sandalwood oil

Fragrancereviewed

An essential oil from sandalwood used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Santalum album oil is the volatile oil obtained from the heartwood of the sandalwood tree, Santalum album, of the family Santalaceae. Its main constituents are santalols. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in perfumes, body care products, soaps and other scented products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 367Santalum album oil
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545

Products with this ingredient (10)

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