Plus 10 Delightful Sandalwood Diffuser Recipes To Try!
Sandalwood is wildly popular in men’s fragrances, body wash, after-shave balms, and even hair products but it’s gaining popularity with women too! Especially in the world of essential oils. But what does sandalwood smell like? In a word, woodsy.
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Sandalwood Really Does Smell Like a Walk in the Woods!
But not just any woods.
Sandalwood oil comes from sandalwood trees found in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, and other Pacific Islands. Hence, the main smell of sandalwood is, unsurprisingly, woodsy. This scent comes from a component called santanol. But there’s more to it. Sandalwood can also be described as earthy, creamy, sweet, rich, musky with undertones of balsamic, sweet, and floral.
It’s pretty complex! And very satisfying.
Sandalwood and the oil produced by these trees such a wonderfully intoxicating, aromatic, and distinct fragrance. It has been used for many moons and in many religious and spiritual practices. Sandalwood products are considered highly valuable and unfortunately, the woods have fallen victim to overharvesting at times so pure sandalwood oils can be a bit expensive.
Another really cool thing about sandalwood is that it works marvelously as a transporter for other fragrances.
When delicate sandalwood is mixed with other woody, earthy aromas they complement each other and it really does smell like a walk in the forest. But it is also wonderful paired with soft, sweet, and floral scents like vanilla, rose, geranium, and ylang-ylang. It makes a great base for any complex fragrance blend as it lends grounding and warmth.
Something about sandalwood just brings a nice balanced aroma to whichever other oils you blend it with.
Personally, I think that you can combine it with just about anything and it is hands down, one of my favorite smells, whether it be in candles, soaps, essential oils, skincare products, or cologne. To me, it might just be one of the best smells on the planet. I especially loooove it blended with myrrh. My mom always said I had champagne taste (on a beer budget). Ha!
What Other Scents Go Well With Sandalwood?
Among many, here are some of my favorite scents that blend well with sandalwood:
- Rose
- Jasmine
- Lavender
- Geranium
- Spruce
- Cedarwood
- Cypress
- Pine
- Myhrr
- Frankincense
- Vetiver
- Patchouli
- Orange
- Lime
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
Sandalwood Aromatherapy Blends
When it comes to sandalwood blends for your diffuser, there are endless combinations of essential oils that can be combined with sandalwood. You can get premade blends like this one with Sandalwood, Grapefruit, and Vetiver or this blend which combines it with Roman Chamomile and Vetiver, Or you can make up your own blends!
10 Sandalwood Essential Oil Diffuser Blend Recipes
Here are some popular sandalwood scent combinations for you to have fun with.
Note: These are OK for age 2+
If you have little ones (especially under 2), take care to consult your doctor or pediatrician before diffusing or using essential oils around babies and toddlers. Some brands such as Young Living and Plant Therapy Essential Oils offer Kid Safe product lines. Also take care which ones you diffuse around pets, especially cats! Find useful links with more safety info under Resources at the bottom of this post.
Zen Blend
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Sandalwood
- 2 drops Sweet Orange
- 2 drops Clary Sage
Romance
- 3 drops Ylang Ylang
- 2 drop Sandalwood
- 2 drops Bergamot
Meditation Space
- 2 drops Sandalwood
- 2 drops Mhyrr
- 2 drop Frankincense
Luz De La Luna
- 2 drops Sandalwood
- 2 drops Black pepper
- 2 drops Patchouli
Bye-Bye Anxiety
- 2 drops Bergamot
- 2 drops Sandalwood
- 1 drop Cedarwood
- 1 drop Frankincense
- 1 drop Geranium
Exotic Land
- 3 drops Sandalwood
- 2 drops Wild Orange
- 1 drop Rose
- 1 drop Lemon
- 1 drop Ylang Ylang
Unstuff Your Nose
- 3 drops Eucalyptus
- 3 drops sandalwood
- 1-2 drops Lemongrass (I find lemongrass to be quite powerful so I only use 1 drop)
Down To Earth (Grounding)
- 5 drops Sandalwood
- 4 drops Vetiver
- 3 drops Roman Chamomile
Ocean View
- 4 drops Cypress
- 3 drops Lemon
- 2 drops Hawaiian Sandalwood
Dreaming In Hawaii
- 3 drops Hawaiian Sandalwood
- 2 drops Grapefruit
- 2 drops Lemon
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Bergamot
Do you love sandalwood as much as I do? What are some of your favorite scents when it comes to blending? Let us know in the comments!
Until next time, K.
Kelly Blakely is the founder and creative force behind Just Our View From Here. As a first-time mom over 40, she brings a fresh perspective to parenting and family life on her blog. Kelly also explores a wide range of lifestyle topics in her writing, including fashion, beauty, self-care, and well-being.
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Resources
Safe Essential Oils for Babies and How to Use Them (Healthline)
It is NOT recommended to diffuse sandalwood around your pets, especially cats! For a list of which essential oils can be toxic to your cats. Please see Essential Oils Diffusers and Your Cat (Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine Sciences) for more.
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