East Indian (Mysore) Sandalwood vs West Australian Sandalwood
Both are true sandalwoods (Santalum genus). The chemistry, the heritage, and the supply economics differ — and so does the premium positioning. The deep-dive procurement reference:
East Indian (Mysore)
- α + β-Santalol 80–90% (the highest)
- Classical “Mysore-core” warm balsamic
- Premium fine perfumery + attar tradition
- CITES Appendix II — controlled-harvest
- Ultra-premium pricing
West Australian
- α + β-Santalol 35–50% (lower)
- Sweeter, lighter character
- Sustainable plantation supply (Quintis, etc.)
- No CITES restriction (plantation-grown)
- Premium-tier pricing (30–50% of Mysore)
When to choose what
East Indian (Mysore) for
Ultra-premium niche perfumery, classical Indian attar tradition, religious / liturgical applications, premium spa amenity at top price-point.
West Australian for
Cost-efficient premium F&F substitution where Mysore is over-budget, sustainable plantation positioning for ESG-aware brands, modern fine fragrance.
What ships consistently for both
Same Santalum genus with different terroir:
- GC-MS chromatogram per lot (α + β-santalol % reported)
- NABL retain-sample testing
- Origin certificate (Karnataka / Western Australian plantation)
- CITES paperwork for Mysore
- Sustainable-source declaration for Australian
- In-house perfumer organoleptic sign-off
- NDA on every attar-house relationship
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