Umuthi Amyris (W.I. Sandalwood) Pure Essential Oil
Umuthi Amyris (W.I. Sandalwood) Pure Essential Oil
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Umuthi Amyris (W.I. Sandalwood) Pure Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from the heartwood of Amyris balsamifera . It has a warm, woody aroma that is often compared to sandalwood, although it is a different botanical with its own character and uses. It is especially valued in perfumery, aromatic blending, and oil-based body products where a deeper, longer-lasting note is wanted. This is a highly concentrated essential oil and should be used in small amounts.
♡ Why we love it: This oil brings depth and quiet warmth to a blend without overpowering everything around it. It is especially useful when you want a woody, grounding note that feels rich and rounded.
Key properties
- INCI Name: Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
- Botanical Name: Amyris balsamifera
- Also Known As: West Indian Sandalwood, Torchwood
- Plant Part Used: Heartwood
- Extraction Method: Steam distilled
- Form: Essential oil
- Aroma Profile: Warm, woody, softly balsamic
- Suitable For: Aromatherapy, perfumery, and cosmetic formulation use
- Purity: 100% pure essential oil
What it's used for
- Adding woody depth to natural perfume blends
- Acting as a fixative in perfumery
- Blending into soaps and other cosmetic products
- Creating grounding diffuser and aromatic blends
- Using in massage oils at appropriate dilution
Who it's for
- Natural perfumers and aromatic blenders
- Makers creating woody or resinous scent profiles
- Skincare and body care formulators using essential oils
- Anyone looking for a warm, grounding oil for blends
- Internal use
- Direct, undiluted skin application
- Those expecting true sandalwood
- Water-only formulations without a suitable solubiliser
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How to use
- In Perfumery: Use in small amounts to add warmth, depth, and staying power to fragrance blends.
- In a Diffuser: Add sparingly to diffuser blends with florals, resins, or citrus oils.
- In Body Oils: Dilute well in a carrier oil before adding to massage or body blends.
- In Soap and Cosmetics: Incorporate at an appropriate rate for the product type.
- Processing Tip: Start low and build gradually, as woody base notes can become dominant over time.
Safety instructions
- For external use only
- Do not ingest
- Always dilute before topical application
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- Keep away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat
- Use caution around open flame, essential oils are concentrated and some are highly flammable
Faqs
Q: Is this the same as true sandalwood?
A: No. Amyris is a different botanical. It has a somewhat similar warm woody aroma, but it is not true sandalwood.
Q: Why is it used in perfumery?
A: It is valued for the depth and staying power it can add to fragrance blends, especially as a fixative-style note.
Q: Why is only a small amount needed?
A: It is a concentrated essential oil, and woody notes can build strongly in a blend.
About Essential Oils In General
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary. Read our quick guide: Essential Oils
