Sandalwood
Precious wood that soothes time
Its scent slowly settles on the skin, revealing creamy, woody, and delicately milky facets. It evokes the softness of wood polished by years, the warmth of an evening sun, or the comfort of a natural material we love to rediscover. Its presence is discreet but deeply enveloping.
For millennia, sandalwood has accompanied the fragrant traditions of Asia. Appreciated for its refined scent, it has become one of the most precious materials in high perfumery. Its elegance lies not in its strength, but in its ability to create a sensation of calm and balance.
Like the finest trees, sandalwood reminds us that time is often the most precious artisan.
A tree that grows with patience
At Aimée de Mars, we have chosen a New Caledonian sandalwood (Santalum austrocaledonicum), sourced from a supply chain committed to preserving this precious resource.
Sandalwood is a remarkable tree because of its slowness. Over several decades, its heartwood gradually develops the aromatic molecules that enrich its fragrance. It usually takes between thirty and fifty years to reach full maturity. Its wood is then distilled to obtain an essential oil with creamy, soft, and subtly woody notes.
This patience is an integral part of its identity.
It also reflects Aimée de Mars’s vision. Every material is selected with the same care, respecting its origin, growth rhythm, and the expertise of those who cultivate it. A fragrance always begins long before its creation: in the soil, the climate, and the patient gestures that accompany nature.
Sandalwood also holds an essential place in the Aiméenolide®, the house’s signature natural "musk" or fixative, which ensures the perfume’s longevity. It brings roundness, softness, and depth, while elegantly extending the scent trail.
A wood that connects the chords
In perfumery, sandalwood is a balancing ingredient.
It envelops flowers without masking them, softens spices, reveals woods, and adds a velvety texture to the most delicate accords. Its olfactory richness allows it to create harmonious compositions, where each ingredient naturally finds its place.
On the skin, its scent evolves slowly. The initial creamy notes gain warmth over the hours, revealing a soft, warm, and infinitely elegant trail. This evolution makes it one of the great base materials in perfumery.
Sandalwood brings to Aimée de Mars creations a soothing presence, natural depth, and that comforting sensation that lingers long after the fragrance.
Did you know?
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A TREE THAT TAKES ITS TIME
Sandalwood slowly develops its aromatic richness. It often takes 30 to 50 years before it can be used in perfumery.
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ONE OF THE MOST NOBLE ESSENTIAL OILS
Obtained by distilling the heartwood, sandalwood essential oil is prized for its creamy softness, remarkable lasting power, and its ability to enhance other materials.
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A SIGNATURE FROM AIMEE DE MARS
Sandalwood is part of the composition of Aiméenolide®, the natural olfactory signature of the House. It brings roundness, harmony, and an elegance that unfolds over time.
To be found in our creations
Sandalwood reveals all its softness in several Aimée de Mars creations: Belle Rose, Eau 21, Sensuelle Sulis, Douce Ophélia and Indomptable Cybèle. It interacts with flowers, citrus fruits, and resins to bring a woody, creamy, and delicately enveloping depth to each composition.
The imprint of this material
- Origin at Aimée de Mars: New Caledonia
- Olfactory Family: Woody
- Olfactory Signature: Creamy, woody, milky, warm
- Olfactory Note: Base (The base notes give the perfume's trail. They last up to 24 hours and are most often composed of vanilla and woody notes.)
- Present in: Belle Rose, Eau 21, Sensuelle Sulis, Douce Ophélia and Indomptable Cybèle
