Sandalwood Essential Oil New Caledonia

Overview: Sandalwood essential oil from New Caledonia, often referred to as New Caledonian sandalwood oil, is derived from the Santalum austrocaledonicum tree, which is native to the islands of New Caledonia. This species is different from the Santalum album tree, which is the source of Indian sandalwood oil.

The main differences between New Caledonian sandalwood oil and Indian sandalwood oil lie in their aroma profiles and chemical compositions. New Caledonian sandalwood oil is known for its softer, sweeter aroma compared to the richer, creamier scent of Indian sandalwood oil. This difference in aroma is due to variations in the concentrations of key compounds such as santalol and sesquiterpenes. The Indian oil is the benchmark standard however the New Caledonian sandalwood oil is a price effective alternative of the Indian origin and shares almost similar characteristics. Additionally, New Caledonian sandalwood oil is considered more sustainable than Indian sandalwood ...