sandalwoods

Fragrant tropical trees

Sandalwoods are fragrant trees of the genus *Santalum*, prized for their aromatic heartwood and the essential oil extracted from it.

The wood has been used for centuries in incense, perfumes, and carved objects.

Several species exist across Asia, Australia, and the Pacific islands.

The plural typically refers to different species or varieties of sandalwood tree.

botanical

trees

Woody plants with trunks

parasitic · roots · host plants · bark · leaves · cultivation · plantation · harvest · maturity · growth

fragrance

scent

Airborne odor detected

base note · creamy · warm · musk · incense · attar · distillation · oleoresin · diffuser · sachets

spiritual

incense

Anger greatly, or aromatic resin

Hinduism · puja · ceremonies · prayer beads · mala · joss sticks · shrines · sacred · ritual · offerings

trade

export

Foreign-bound sale

Mysore · Karnataka · smuggling · endangered · CITES · regulation · poaching · conservation · pricing · expensive

cosmetic

skincare

Complexion maintenance regimen

powder · paste · face mask · moisturizer · anti-aging · complexion · tilak · bridal · cooling · soothing

Opposites
aromatic wood types

sandalwoodscedars

Aromatic coniferous trees

pines · oud · rosewood · juniper · cypress

wood value/preciousness

sandalwoodsplywood

Engineered layered wood panels

particleboard · scrap wood · pine lumber · firewood · pulpwood

Phrases
Family

sandalwood, sandalwood oil

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G