What is Sandalwood?

Consider sandalwood if you're a candle lover and want to add a bit of fragrance to your house! It is a highly attractive and relaxing scent that almost EVERYONE enjoys. Today, we will be discussing where sandalwood originates from, the different varieties, and why YOU should consider a sandalwood candle!

Sandalwood Is a Spice That Comes from India

Sandalwood is a spice that comes from India, and it's known as the "Sanskrit sandalwood." The scent of sandalwood has been prized since ancient times. It has been used in perfumes and incense blends for centuries.

The scent of sandalwood is highly valued, but it's also known to confuse scents. This can be frustrating for perfumers who want to capture the essence of this precious wood without having other notes muddle it up too much—or worse yet, overwhelm their customers with an overpowering scent that doesn't really represent what they're looking for in their product line!

There Are Many Varieties of Sandalwood

Sandalwood is an aromatic wood that has been used for centuries to create perfumes and other products. The most popular type of sandalwood comes from India and has a rich, musky smell—almost like rosemary or bay leaves. In fact, this particular sandalwood can be purchased as incense at many drugstores around the world.

You might have also seen another type: Sri Lankan Sandalwood Oil; this is considered one of the most expensive types because its woody scent comes from plants containing higher levels of essential oils than other kinds.

Sandalwood Symbolizes Purity, Sacredness, Majesty, And Splendor

The wood of the sandalwood tree has been used in India for thousands of years to make incense and perfumes. Sandalwood was even used as currency by the ancient Greeks!

Sandalwood has been used as an astringent since ancient times when it was believed that the scent helped prevent sickness from catching up with a person after bathing or sweating. Today we know that this isn't true, but it still makes sense because sandalwood smells amazing!

Sandalwood Is Great for Ritualistic and Medicinal Purposes

Burning sandalwood oil is also used in many different rituals. It’s usually burned to purify the area, cleanse negative energy, and bring luck. It is also said to help to bring positive energy into your home and makes it feel more alive. Some even argue that sandalwood can help with relaxation, stress reduction, sleep disorders, and depression, among other things.

A sandal would Smells scented candles is one of the best ways to get your sandalwood fix!

Sandalwood the Perfect Scent

Sandalwood is a wonderful wood, not just for its woody scent and its appearance but also because of the multitude of benefits one could get from using it.

Sandalwood's beauty lies in its ability to defy conventions. It doesn't fit neatly into any category and rules everything around it. It's versatile, natural and therapeutic. Scented with it is like taking a deep breath of fresh air…

Purchase Your Own Smells Brand Sandalwood Candle

Buying a Smells brand sandalwood candle is a great way to get the scent you love without driving all over town. All of our candles are made with 100% soy wax, so they burn cleanly and evenly, and they last for months.

Check out our two sandalwood candles:

#1 Coconut Sandalwood

The blend of tropical coconut and the softness of sandalwood and jasmine are perfect for bringing hints of sweetness to the environment. It has a unique and intoxicating aroma that intensifies from sunset onwards. As a mood enhancer, it improves the emotional health of the person who smells it. With an unmistakable and incredible scent, the sweet and floral notes delight even the most exquisite sense of smell.

#2 Amber Sandalwood

A cheerful fragrance. The creamy vanilla aroma will make your home feel like a delicious dessert. A pleasant aroma offers persistent freshness and feelings of being surrounded by nature. We recommend that you be alert because you might have the opportunity to cross your path with the majestic cedar tree. The reason is the intensity of its wood and adding the scent of patchouli, with its exotic and mystical nuances, will give you a delightful sensation.

The Bottom Line

When you're looking for a candle scent, you probably think of one of four things: vanilla, mango, orange, or apple. This was our thinking at first when we started looking for a new scent to add to our collection of candles....until we found sandalwood. Like the wood itself, sandalwood has a rich, sweet, and heady smell that's unlike anything else in the world.

It embodies all these things: purity, sacredness, majesty, and splendor. That's why it's an ideal scent for our candles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What smells similar to sandalwood?

Sandalwood is a popular fragrance. Some of the most common scents that smell like sandalwood are:

• Tobacco
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Carnation
• Neroli

How long does sandalwood scent last?

In terms of how long it lasts, sandalwoods scent has an average longevity of about 3 to 4 hours in room temperature.