Ebanol (Sandalwood)

Ebanol is a powerful and refined synthetic molecule that captures the creamy, woody elegance of sandalwood with exceptional smoothness and longevity. Possessing a rich, velvety texture, Ebanol offers a dry yet milky sandalwood character, subtly infused with soft, ambery undertones and a hint of smokiness. It delivers a polished, modern sandalwood effect that is both grounding and sensuous, often described as warm, musky-woody, and slightly balsamic. Used predominantly as a base note, Ebanol enhances depth, warmth, and structure in a wide range of compositions—from florals and orientals to ambers and fougères.

History & Production: Created as a sustainable alternative to natural sandalwood oil—which is both costly and ecologically sensitive—Ebanol is a synthetic sandalwood note developed by Firmenich. Chemically classified as a long-lasting musky-woody molecule, it provides perfumers with the creamy richness of Mysore sandalwood without the variability of natural sourcing. Its exceptional stability and fixative properties make it a foundational material in contemporary perfumery, where it not only supports other notes but also adds a lasting, sensual imprint that lingers on the skin like a soft second skin of wood and warmth.