Polysantol is a powerful synthetic sandalwood aroma chemical widely used in fine perfumery and fragrance formulations. It is known for its rich, creamy, warm, woody sandalwood fragrance with soft, sweet, milky, and slightly musky undertones. Polysantol is particularly valued for its strong sandalwood character, excellent diffusion, and long-lasting fragrance properties. It provides a smooth, luxurious sandalwood aroma and is commonly used as an alternative or complement to natural sandalwood essential oil. It is widely used in woody, amber, oriental, floral, musk, and modern luxury fragrance compositions.
Product Name Polysantol
Chemical Name 3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethylcyclopent-3-en-1-yl)pent-4-en-2-ol
CAS Number 107898-54-4
Molecular Formula C₁₄H₂₄O
Molecular Weight 208.34 g/mol
Appearance Colourless to pale yellow liquid
Odour Rich, creamy, woody sandalwood
Fragrance Note Base Note
Solubility Practically insoluble in water; soluble in many fragrance solvents
Product Type Synthetic Aroma Chemical
Main Application Perfumery and fragrance formulations
Fragrance Profile
Creamy Sandalwood
Warm Woody
Sweet / Milky
Soft Musky
Balsamic
1. Fine Perfumery
Polysantol is used in perfumes, eau de parfum, colognes, and fragrance concentrates. It provides a rich, creamy sandalwood base note that enhances the warmth, depth, and longevity of fragrance compositions.
2. Sandalwood Fragrance Formulations
An excellent ingredient for creating sandalwood accords. It can be blended with Sandalore, Ebanol, Javanol, and natural sandalwood essential oil to develop complex, sophisticated woody fragrances.
3. Woody and Amber Fragrances
Polysantol adds warmth and creamy depth to cedarwood, patchouli, vetiver, amber, and oriental fragrance compositions.
4. Musk Fragrance Formulations
Blends beautifully with white musk, Cashmeran, and other musk aroma chemicals to create soft, smooth, luxurious fragrances.
5. Floral Fragrances
Used in rose, jasmine, violet, and white floral compositions to add a creamy woody background and improve the overall fragrance balance.
6. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Suitable as a fragrance ingredient in body lotions, creams, moisturizers, body butters, deodorants, and other cosmetic products, subject to applicable safety restrictions.
7. Hair Care Products
Used in fragrance formulations for shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, and styling products to provide a warm, elegant sandalwood aroma.
8. Home Fragrance Products
Polysantol can be used in fragrance blends for candles, reed diffusers, air fresheners, and other home fragrance applications.
Suggested Usage in Perfumery
Polysantol is a concentrated sandalwood aroma chemical. Small amounts can significantly influence a fragrance composition.
Application
Fine Fragrance Concentrate 0.5–5%
Sandalwood Accord 2–15%
Woody Amber Accord 1–8%
Musk Accord 0.5–5%
Floral Fragrance Accord 0.1–3%
Polysantol vs. Other Sandalwood Aroma Chemicals
Aroma Chemical Fragrance Character Strength
Polysantol Rich, creamy, warm sandalwood Strong
Sandalore Soft, creamy, smooth sandalwood Moderate to strong
Ebanol Deep, intense, woody sandalwood Very strong
Javanol Powerful, radiant, modern sandalwood Extremely strong
Natural Sandalwood Oil Creamy, soft, woody, balsamic Moderate
Blends Well With
- Sandalore
- Ebanol
- Javanol
- Natural Sandalwood Essential Oil
- Iso E Super
- Cashmeran
- Ambroxan
- Cedarwood Essential Oil
- Patchouli Essential Oil
- Vetiver Essential Oil
- Rose and Jasmine Absolute
- Vanilla and Benzoin
- White Musk
- Amber Fragrance Ingredients
Why Choose Polysantol?
Polysantol is an excellent ingredient for perfumers seeking a rich, creamy, long-lasting sandalwood fragrance with excellent depth and diffusion.
Key Benefits:
- Rich, creamy sandalwood aroma.
- Strong woody fragrance character.
- Excellent fragrance longevity and substantivity.
- Enhances woody, floral, amber, and musk accords.
- Adds warmth, smoothness, and elegance to perfume compositions.
- Useful alternative to expensive natural sandalwood essential oil.
- Suitable for a wide range of fragrance applications.
Storage and Safety
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, protected from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Avoid applying the concentrated material directly to skin. For cosmetic and perfumery formulation use only. Not intended for consumption.
