The trunk and leaves of a sandalwood tree
Illustration only: the photo shows Sandalwood, not this product or its packaging. Photo: Dinesh Valke from Thane, India, CC BY-SA 2.0

Traditional / raw material Entry 9 of 67

Cendana Timor

Santalum album from East Nusa Tenggara, a long-standing source of income in the region. Overexploitation and illegal logging led the local government to restrict the trade.

Origin
Indonesia
Tradition
Indonesia
Form
Wood
Smoke
Low smoke

Scent profile

  • Woody
  • Sweet
  • Balsamic

Editorial estimate, not a lab analysis or community vote. Your experience may differ.

Key materials

Typical materials for this style. Makers rarely publish full recipes.

Sources

Main claims checked against the sources below on 3 November 2026.

See also

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