Sandalwood, Royal Hawaiian - Organic EO

Oh my God! This is probably the strongest Sandalwood I tried yet. I am not sure how close it is to Mysore Sandalwood as I have never tried it (though I did sample the Rare Sandalwood from Eden's, and it's a bit different than Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, might I add), but it has something special going on it it's own right. The "Royal" in it's name is very fitting, as it indeed has a regal olfactive character. Unlike the "sweet" and mellow Sandalwood type smells that are popular, this one smells like a dry talcum powder with a "clean" overtone. Again, there's just something regal about it. This makes me think of what a Sandalwood temple would smell like, as it has that clean spiritual type quality about it. I guess in other words, it smells like "purity". I get absolutely none of the fruity-floral top note or earthiness that other reviewers have described, and it is definitely NOT sweet or creamy in any sense, no maple syrup or brown sugar nuances like you find in New Caledonia Sandalwood, NONE OF THAT. But all of that is fine by me because this is perfect as it is. My only gripes is that it is so expensive. I had to purchase a smaller 1/8th size and add a diluent in order to stretch it further. However, this is premium stuff and well worth it if you can afford it.

Review by derrick 11/10/2015

I dearly miss Indian album sandalwood, and I have tried Australian spicatum and haven't much cared for it. So I was dubious that this paniculatum would be any different. Much to my surprise, it has that warm creaminess that the Aussie wood lacks. It's also much longer lasting. No, it isn't the same but it is very enjoyable AND sustainable.

Review by Pam 8/10/2015

There's a real good reason for the high price on this one. It's real, and it's fantastic! I just got four of the samples, and wow, this is so much stronger and longer lasting, than the others, especially the Australian, which is too weak for me. This is a different type sandalwood then the Indian. It has the strong earthy notes and full bodied scent of the Indian, but it has this other top note of flowers coming through. The dual notes work so good together. This stuff is just amazing. It's kind of like blending Indian sandalwood with a small amount of jasmine. I'll have to save up and get a nice bottle of this one asap.

Review by Robspace1 4/28/2015

Santalum paniculatum is fascinating, it has the Santolol a & b and whatever the paniculatum is feeding from gives it a pungent and most pungent Santolol aroma. Paniculatum lasts as long as Mysore, longer than Spicatum, it's very different and unmistakable Sandalwood. I can pick it out from the rest with blindfolds on my eyes. I do tend to reserve Santalum Paniculatum as much as I reserve Santalum Album, only as body scent, whereas the Santalum Spicatum and Santalum Austrocaledonicum are used as room/aroma therapy. Santalum Paniculatum is a purchase I'm glad I made. Don't get me wrong, I do love a premium Australian however the santolol within doesn't last and is not as healing for my body, personally. Santalum Album and Santalum Paniculatum are the best for me personally and I do adore Eden Botanicals' large bottles of each. I often times blend Santalum Album with Santalum Paniculatum then add some Santalum Spicatum and place 1-2+ oz, pure single bottles, in storage. These are certainly storage worthy single EOs. Thanks!

Review by Voila 2/24/2015

I have been a fan of Sandalwood since the 1970's. I had only known Indian Sandalwood and loved it, my go to fragrance for its calming effect. I associated its smell with meditation and its fragrance seemed to facilitate my practice. As the years went by it was harder to obtain a quality Sandalwood. I guess it was diluted with a carrier oil. It just wasn't the same. Then Australian Sandalwood oil came on the market. Yuck. To my nose it was harsh and only slightly reminiscent of the Album variety I loved so much. For years and years I could never find that wonderful aroma, try as I might. Many companies promised there product but I was always disappointed. Then just this year 2014 I tried once more. Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood oil by Eden. Wow! It is amazing your olfactory memory. That smell, its presence was back, really back. I was so excited. For my samples I requested Sandalwood Rare. It too brought back the same feelings of the past. I would be hard pressed to say which I love more. They are both of excellent quality, the likes of which I thought I would never experience again. Thank you for such a quality product.

Review by Marc 12/19/2014