benthere-donethat Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Sandalwood essential oil is very expensive. Are there any other EOs that are close to the scent or that could be blended to achieve something close? Like cedarwood or something... I just want something close to Sandalwood, but would prefer not to use FOs... Any ideas?Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 If you want sandalwood you'll need to buy sandalwood, IMO. I don't think anything comes close to it. Or give in and go with the FO and then the trick is to find a good sandalwood imitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greensoaper Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Hi there.This is my first post here, and i hope I'm not stepping on any toes or speaking out of turn.Sandalwood EO is divine, but it just isn't ecologically responsible to use. It has been harvested almost to the point of extinction. Some sources list amyris eo as a substitution for sandalwood. I disagree, and amyris is also a threatened species so that doesn't help much.Unless you are married to the idea of using strictly eo's (as I am) I would suggest finding a good fo dupe of East Indian sandalwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthere-donethat Posted November 5, 2007 Author Share Posted November 5, 2007 nothing you said was out of turn..i appreciate your thoughts and am not considering using sandalwood eo...i was thinking that someone had used a blend of vanilla and cedar or something like that to achieve a close match...thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greensoaper Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Thanks.Hmmm...I've never tried to replicate sandalwood, but V. cedarwood, patchouli, vanilla and amber might give you something in the right vein. Might even throw in a tiny bit of clove. Of course with the rising price of patch and the already high prices of vanilla absolute and amber, I'm not sure if that would save you any money at all.I may have to play around with this myself after the holiday show season is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I love Sandalwood EO. I use it all the time. I use 'NOW' EO's......Here is the website. http://www.nowfoods.com/index.php/Essential-Oils/Aromatherapy/cat_id/773 I find some health food stores carry it, and you usually get a 30ml bottle for about $15.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 SweetCakes Sandalwood FO is a great straight sandalwood if you'd be willing to consider using an FO.Rainbow Meadow sells a plantation grown sandalwood that's very nice. http://www.rainbowmeadow.com/Cart/item.asp?id=109&hdr=Essential%20OilsNew Directions sells a plantation grown sandalwood that's nice too.http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/sandalwood-australian-essential-oil-p-343.htmlThey are expensive, but worth it for some applications IMO.Both these are straight EOs not blended already with a carrier oil.Sometimes there's just no worthy substitute for the real thing. Good luck in your quest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoapInTheCity Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Yes, I had a shampoo bar that Brenda made with that Sandalwood FO in it, and it was great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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