Malayagiri Chandan

3ML

$23.00

Malayagiri Chandan

$23.00

Description:

Malayagiri Chandan (Sandalwood) is a rare and revered aromatic treasure distilled from the heartwood of Santalum album trees native to the Malyagiri Hills of Odisha. Distinguished by its exceptionally soft, creamy, and milky profile, this oil offers a gentler and more refined warmth compared to the sharper Mysore varieties. Known as "liquid gold" in Indian heritage perfumery, Malayagiri Chandan is prized for its supreme fixative qualities and spiritual resonance. Its calming, golden aroma slowly unfolds on the skin, creating a long-lasting aura of peace and elegance. Perfectly suited for meditation, high-end natural perfumery, and luxury skincare, this attar captures the pure, ancient soul of Indian Sandalwood without the use of synthetic additives.

Botanical Name	Santalum album
Extraction Method	Steam Distillation
Appearance	Golden Orange with brown tones
Aroma Profile	Distinctive soft, warm, smooth, creamy, and milky precious-wood scent
Scent Family	Woody
Chemical Composition	Primarily $\alpha$-santalol and $\beta$-santalol (responsible for the woody, creamy odor and therapeutic effects), along with santyl acetate and santalenes.
Origin	India
Benefits	Meditation Skincare Stress Relief Sleep Aid Aphrodisiac
Season	Fall Winter

Uses

Natural Perfumery & Fixative: Acts as a premier base note and natural fixative, anchoring floral and spicy notes while adding a creamy, woody richness to any fragrance blend.
Meditation & Spiritual Grounding: Widely used in aromatherapy and spiritual practices to induce deep relaxation, quiet the mind, and enhance focus during yoga or prayer.
Luxury Skincare: Renowned for its cooling and soothing properties; often added to face oils and creams to help calm inflammation, hydrate dry skin, and reduce the appearance of blemishes (must be diluted).
Stress & Sleep Aid: The grounding aroma promotes a sense of safety and rest, making it an excellent natural aid for alleviating anxiety and improving sleep quality.

Safety/Caution

For External Use Only.
Do not ingest.
Pure sandalwood oil is potent; always dilute with a carrier oil (like Jojoba or Almond) before applying to the skin.
Perform a patch test on the inner elbow before widespread use to check for sensitivity.
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Avoid contact with eyes.