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Australian Sandalwood
Et must-have i enhver parfumørs arsenal - sandeltræ udgør basisnoten i utallige duftkompositioner. Dens mælkeagtige, elegante facetter gør den til et himmelsk blendbart fikseringsmiddel, der har inspireret parfumører i årtusinder. Australsk sandeltræ tilbyder en træagtig og ambret note med en gennemtrængende varme, en fyldig krydret kant og en frisk mælkeagtighed.
Fyldig og vedvarende har sandeltræets eftertragtede note sin oprindelse i et stedsegrønt træ med rigt duftende kerneved. Selvom der findes mange varianter af sandeltræet, er det kun udvalgte få, der ender i parfumeriets verden: Santalum album, Santalum spicatum og Santalum australedonicum. Dens essentielle olie udvindes ved destillation, efter at træet og rødderne er tørret og reduceret til flis eller pulver.
Træagtig, mælkeagtig, cremet, orientalsk, varm, gennemtrængende, balsamisk og fløjlsblød.
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Historie
For more than 13 million years sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) has grown in the vast, ancient land of Australia, preserved for more than 60,000 years by traditional custodians -- making it the oldest species of fragrant sandalwood today. To Aboriginal people, sandalwood is more than a sacred tree – it is a link to the soul and spirituality. When burnt, its fragrant smoke was was said to align the mind, body and spirit, and was used by traditional custodians prior to arduous, deeply cognitive or stressful activity.
Produktion
Rich and lingering, the coveted note of sandalwood has its origins as an evergreen tree with richly fragrant leaves. While there are many varieties of the sandalwood tree, only a select few make it into the world of perfumery: santalum album, santalum spicatu, and santalum australedonicum. Its essential oil is obtained through a process of distillation after the bark and roots are dried and reduced to a powder.
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Australian sandalwood has been revered by Asian incense makers for centuries. This insatiable demand for sandalwood prompted the introduction of conservation measures that have continued since the 1920’s, limiting harvests of the tree and supporting regeneration to ensure sustainability. It was not until the early 2000’s that the first Australian sandalwood distillations were introduced to the fragrance industry. Today, the ingredient forms part of many iconic perfumes, and through the support of industry has created fairer returns for traditional custodians on whose lands the tree thrives – the first time this has occurred in the history of sandalwood exports from Australia. In Chinese medicine, sandalwood essence is used to aid a number of ailments, including stomach pains and skin problems. It’s known to increase longevity and boost immunity, and its scent is thought to increase willpower, ambition and price. In Hinduism, sandalwood smoke is thought to lift the soul and thus improve meditation.
