Comparison
Which sandalwood
for your formula?
Three sandalwoods dominate the perfumer's palette. Here is how Caledonian sandalwood compares with the Indian and Australian references — origin, olfactive profile, supply and certification.
The three sandalwoods, side by side
LIFLOR Caledonian | Reference Indian / Mysore | Reference Australian | |
|---|---|---|---|
Species | Santalum austrocaledonicum | Santalum album | Santalum spicatum |
Origin | New Caledonia (Lifou) | India | Western Australia |
Olfactive profile | Dry, mineral, ambery, structured | Creamy, rich, sweet, classic | Lighter, drier, resinous |
Santalol content | High — 51–65%* | Very high — ≈ 90%* | Lower — ≈ 39%* |
Supply | Wild, sustainably managed | Restricted, CITES-listed | Plantation, good volume |
Certification | ECOCERT For Life | Rarely certified | Varies |
Indicative comparison for sourcing teams. * Total santalols, ISO 3518 benchmarks cited via literature — to be confirmed. Exact GC-MS figures for LIFLOR oil are shared on request.
Why Caledonian sandalwood
A distinct signature
Where Mysore is creamy and Australian is light, Caledonian sandalwood brings a dry, mineral character that stands apart on a blotter.
A clear conscience
For Life certified and replanted three for one, it offers documented traceability and ethics, in a global sandalwood market under strong pressure.
A reliable partner
Two tonnes a year from a single, documented origin, backed by LMR Naturals by IFF and audited yearly by ECOCERT.
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