PolySantol

• Synthetic sandalwood molecule with realistic, smooth woody warmth
• Excellent in musky perfumes, creamy florals, and woody-oriental compositions
• Highly tenacious and diffusive—adds body and depth to base notes
• Suitable for attars, roll-ons, solids, and long-wearing perfume oils
• Superior alternative to traditional sandalwood fixatives with a dry, clean finish

Polysantol is a powerful synthetic sandalwood molecule that delivers a creamy, woody, milky scent with exceptional longevity and diffusion. Known for its natural sandalwood-like aroma, Polysantol is richer and smoother than many other sandalwood replacers, offering a warm, velvety base that enhances everything from musky skin scents to oriental woods and floral accords.

It’s often used in modern niche perfumery and is a favorite for creating clean, long-lasting sandalwood notes in oil perfumes, attars, and fine fragrance blends.

INCI Name: Polysantol

CAS Number: 116-28-7

Molecular Formula: C16H26O

Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid

Odor Description: Rich sandalwood, creamy, milky, soft woody

Purity: 98%+

Boiling Point: ~315°C

Flash Point: ~130°C

Density: ~0.95 g/cm³

Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, oils, and DPG

Recommended Usage Level: 1%–10% of final concentrate

Category: Woody Fixative – Base Note – Perfumery Use

Use 2–6% in woody, musky, or floral perfume bases to achieve a long-lasting creamy sandalwood effect.

💡 To create a smooth, creamy sandalwood base 🧴🌳, use 2–6% Polysantol in your oil or alcohol-based perfumes.

🌸 Pair with rose, jasmine, or iris for elegant creamy floral accords.

🔥 Combine with amber, labdanum, or tonka for a luxurious oriental base.

🧼 Use in skin-scent perfumes with white musks for a clean drydown.

🔄 Blend well and age your formula for 7–10 days to enhance smoothness.

⚠️ Polysantol is highly tenacious—start low and adjust based on your blend's intensity.

Q1: What does Polysantol smell like?

It smells like rich, creamy sandalwood—warm, soft, and slightly milky with excellent longevity and projection.

Q2: Is it a replacement for natural sandalwood oil?

Yes. It’s a synthetic sandalwood substitute used in fine perfumery to mimic and extend sandalwood’s creamy character.

Q3: Can it be used in oil-based perfumes or attars?

Absolutely! Polysantol is oil-soluble and blends well in roll-ons, solid perfumes, incense, and alcohol-based mists.

Q4: What kinds of perfumes benefit from Polysantol?

Best for woody orientals, floral woods, musky bases, and skin scents.

Q5: What does Polysantol pair well with?

Blends beautifully with rose, iris, musks, amber, labdanum, iso e super, civet, and floral fixatives.