Sandalwood is one of perfumery’s most treasured and enduring materials. Revered for centuries in fragrance, ritual, and traditional medicine, sandalwood is celebrated for its uniquely smooth, creamy, and luminous character. Rich yet subtle, it can evoke facets of warm wood, soft milk, delicate spice, and velvety skin, making it one of the most versatile materials in a perfumer’s palette.
In this module, participants will explore the fascinating world of sandalwood and learn how perfumers recreate, enhance, and interpret its many dimensions. Through the study of natural sandalwood oils, modern sandalwood molecules, and complementary materials, participants will gain insight into the construction of accords that range from traditional and meditative to contemporary and radiant.
Through guided smelling and practical formulation exercises, participants will:
Develop a deeper understanding of sandalwood’s olfactive profile and historical significance in perfumery.
Explore the creamy, woody, milky, spicy, and skin-like facets that define sandalwood.
Compare natural sandalwood materials and modern sandalwood molecules, examining their unique characteristics and applications.
Learn how sandalwood functions both as a featured note and as a structural element within fragrance compositions.
Create and refine their own sandalwood accord under the guidance of a professional perfumer.
Ideal for fragrance enthusiasts, students, and aspiring perfumers, this workshop offers a deeper appreciation of one of perfumery’s most iconic materials while providing practical experience in accord construction, material analysis, and fragrance composition.
