MYSORE SANDALWOOD

Mysore sandalwood is associated with creamy, milky wood and a gently sweet warmth. Some oils also show nutty or softly peppery facets, and their woody side can feel more raw than the smooth name might suggest. Those variations matter: a perfume can emphasise sandalwood’s tender, rounded texture or give its woodier character more room alongside flowers and spices.

The natural material sold as Mysore sandalwood is associated with Santalum album from India; essential oil is obtained from aromatic heartwood by steam distillation. Mysore is a regional designation, not a separate botanical species or a synonym for every Indian sandalwood oil. Nor does it guarantee that every oil smells identical. In a fragrance listing, the name indicates an olfactory reference rather than certifying the origin or composition of the finished perfume.