Deep in the Sacred Forest: Sandalwood Forest

"Trees are shelter. Those who know how to talk to them and listen to them will learn the truth." (Herman Hesse). That sudden change you feel when you enter a forest… The sounds decrease, the air becomes cooler and the concept of time on earth disappears. There is only the whisper of the trees and the ancient scent of the soil. Sandalwood Forest takes us to this place where time stands still, to that "sacred forest" where resins shed tears and trees talk to each other. This fragrance is a journey into the soul of the tree, that is, its trunk and essence, rather than green leaves.

Olibanum (Frankincense/Incense), the leading actor of this forest, was known as "Sweat of the Gods" in the ancient world and was more valuable than gold. These "golden tears" that flowed when the bark of the tree was scratched were considered both a healer and a messenger between the sky and the earth. The other hero of the story, the Guaiac Wood, is called the "Tree of Life" (Lignum Vitae) because of its density and hardness. These two strong woody notes combine in Sandalwood Forest, creating not just a scent but a resinous and mystical atmosphere so intense you can touch it.

ScentlinqPro's Sandalwood Forest fragrance begins its story with the most mysterious and rich face of the forest. In the top notes, Olibanum stands out in all its glory. The scent here is not the smoke of burned incense, but rather the smell of fresh, warm and slightly lemony resin filtered from the trunk of the tree. This "rich and resinous" opening creates a captivating allure, drawing you deeper into the forest. It is an intriguing, warm and noble beginning.

As we enter the heart of the scent, where the forest is thickest, the temperature increases. In the middle notes, Gaiac tree begins to dance with Olibanum. Gaiac's unique sooty, slightly leathery and earthy structure, combined with the brightness of Olibanum, gives it a "warm and sensual" character, as stated in its description. This layer is when the sun warms the tree trunks and releases the intense, aromatic scent of the forest into the air.

This forest walk ends with a soft ground under your feet. Sandalwood and Cedar in the base notes form the basis of the scent. The dry and upright stance of cedar is softened by the famous creamy and milky structure of sandalwood. But the real magician here is vanilla. Vanilla provides a "velvet" finish to the scent by smoothing the hard corners of the woody notes. This finale leaves a soothing, safe and highly sophisticated imprint, like reaching into the softness of the moss on the forest floor.

Sandalwood Forest is designed for spaces seeking depth, character and quiet luxury. Libraries where wooden details predominate, luxurious lobbies with fireplaces, classic clothing stores or private offices where tranquility is at the forefront… This scent surrounds the person who enters the place and presents him with the noblest state of nature. It is both powerful and incredibly relaxing.

Source

Hesse, Herman. Trees. (Inspiration on natural philosophy).

Groom, Nigel. The Perfume Handbook. Springer, 1992. (Olibanum and Gaiac tree characteristics).

McHugh, James. Sandalwood and Carrion: Smell in Indian Religion and Culture. Oxford University Press, 2012.

"Guaiac Wood: The Scent of Mystery." Perfumer & Flavorist, 2016.

Ellena, Jean-Claude. The Diary of a Nose. Rizzoli, 2012. (Architecture of woody and resinous notes).

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