Sandalwood Oil African

Product Name: African Sandalwood Essential Oil (East African Sandalwood Oil — Osyris lanceolata Heartwood Oil)

Botanical Name: Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud. (syn. Osyris abyssinica Hochst.)

Plant Family: Santalaceae

CAS Number: 94350-05-7 / 85085-48-9 (Sandalwood oils general)

EINECS / EC Number: 285-353-1

Plant Part Used: Sustainably Wild-Harvested Heartwood and Roots

Extraction Method: Traditional Steam Distillation

Origin: East Africa (Tanzania / Kenya / Uganda — Processed, Standardized & Supplied from Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India)

Manufacturer / Supplier: Meena Perfumery, Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Product Overview

African Sandalwood Essential Oil—steam-distilled from the aromatic heartwood of Osyris lanceolata indigenous to the high-altitude plateaus and rift valleys of East Africa—is a rich, resinous, warm balsamic and deeply woody essential oil prized in modern niche perfumery, natural cosmetics, aromatherapy, and artisanal incense. Possessing a distinctive character that bridges traditional sandalwood warmth with a drier, earthier, and more robustly resinous-balsamic depth, it contains naturally occurring sesquiterpene alcohols including alpha-santalol, beta-santalol, cis-lanceol, and nuciferol. It delivers an enveloping olfactory profile—uniting smooth, sweet-woody opening notes with a warm, spicy-balsamic heart and a deeply tenacious, comforting dry-down. Highly valued as an ethical, exotic, and versatile woody base note and fixative.

Organoleptic Properties

Physical & Chemical Specifications

Key Natural Constituents

(Varies naturally by East African regional terroir—Tanzanian highlands vs. Kenyan rift zones—and heartwood harvest maturity)

• Sesquiterpene Alcohols (Primary Woody & Fixative Core): Alpha-santalol, Beta-santalol, Cis-lanceol, Cis-nuciferol, Epi-alpha-bisabolol, Farnesol

• Sesquiterpene Hydrocarbons (Resinous-Woody Opening Accords): Alpha-santalene, Beta-santalene, Bisabolene derivatives

Applications & Blending

• Haute Perfumery & Traditional Attars: Serves as a rich, exotic woody base note and fixative in niche oriental, woody-amber, fougère, and contemporary Kannauj attar compositions (including Shamama, Hina, Majmua, and Sandalwood-Woody blends).

• Cosmetics, Skincare & Luxury Body Care: Widely incorporated (within IFRA guidelines) into nourishing facial serums, soothing aftershaves, dry-skin body elixirs, rich moisturizers, and artisanal cold-process soaps.

• Aromatherapy & Sacred Incense: Prized in grounding, relaxing, and meditation diffuser blends, as well as high-end bakhoor, agarbatti, and resinous temple incense sticks.

• Blends Well With: Rose Otto, Rose de Mai, Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine Grandiflorum, Neroli, Bergamot, Sweet Orange, Mandarin, Lemon, Lavender, Clary Sage, Patchouli, Vetiver (Khus), Cedarwood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Benzoin, Labdanum, Cinnamon Bark, Clove Bud, and Oud (Agarwood).

Packaging, Storage & Compliance

• Quality Grade: 100% Pure & Natural, Steam-Distilled East African Sandalwood Oil (Osyris lanceolata), Fine Fragrance, Cosmetic & Aromatherapy Grade, Cruelty-Free, Vegan.

• Compliance: Conforms to IFRA Standards and international essential oil specifications (Certificate of Analysis, GC-MS Report, SDS, and origin documentation available upon request).

• Storage: Store in tightly sealed amber glass, aluminum, or stainless steel containers in a cool, dry, dark place away from air, heat, and direct sunlight.

• Shelf Life: 36 to 48 months under recommended storage conditions (improves in roundness with aging).

• Available Pack Sizes:  100 mL, 500 mL, 1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg, and bulk export drums.