Sandalwood Amyris Essential Oil | Abbey Essentials
SANDALWOOD AMYRIS ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical name: Amyris balsamifera
WHY CHOOSE ABBEY ESSENTIALS SANDALWOOD AMYRIS OIL?
This Amyris oil is distilled in small batches from sustainably sourced Haitian heartwood and branches. It offers a warm, musty-woody profile similar to traditional sandalwood at a more ethical, affordable price. Each batch undergoes strict quality checks to ensure consistent aroma and purity.
OVERVIEW
Sandalwood Amyris essential oil delivers a comforting, musty-woody scent prized in perfumery and cosmetics. It may help soothe the mind, support skin rejuvenation and act as a reliable base note or fixative.
NOTES
- Top Note: Soft woody opening
- Middle Note: Warm balsamic heart
- Base Note: Deep musty finish
SCENT FAMILY
Woody · Balsamic · Earthy
AROMATIC DESCRIPTION
A gentle woody opening transitions into a warm, balsamic core, concluding on a deep, earthy-musty base.
THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES
Antiseptic · Soothing · Rejuvenating · Fixative
VOLATILITY & EVAPORATION RATE
Slow evaporation; remains as a long-lasting base note in blends.
PLANT ORIGIN & PRODUCTION
- Botanical Source: Amyris balsamifera
- Grown in: Haiti
- Plant Part: Wood & branches
- Extraction Method: Steam distillation
- Aroma Profile: Musty-woody, balsamic, earthy
TRADITION & NATURAL WELLNESS USE
Originally used as torch fuel by Haitian locals, Amyris wood oil is now valued in modern aromatherapy to:
- Provide a grounding, comforting aroma
- Act as a natural fixative in perfumes and soaps
- Support skin toning and rejuvenation
IDEAL FOR
- Perfume base-note blends
- Soothing bath and massage oils
- Fixative in cosmetic formulations
- Earthy diffuser compositions
- Aromatherapy enthusiasts
POPULAR USES
AROMATHERAPY (MOOD & ATMOSPHERE)
Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser or burner to create a warm, grounding ambience that lingers.
HOLISTIC & WELLNESS ROUTINES
Blend 2–4 drops with a carrier oil and massage onto pulse points to soothe and calm. Note: see your product label for dilution guidelines and seek professional advice if needed.
DIY COSMETIC & SOAP MAKING
Use 5–10 drops per batch as a natural fixative in soaps, lotions or perfumes to enhance longevity and depth.
CAUTION
Essential oils are highly concentrated—always dilute to 2–5 % in a suitable carrier oil before applying to skin; see your product label for specifics. Not recommended for internal use. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Consult a healthcare professional if pregnant, breastfeeding or under medical supervision.
Woody base · Fixative · Soothing · Skin rejuvenation · Aromatherapy blend
