The Market Hook: The Quest for the "Mysore" Profile In the fragrance world, Indian Mysore Sandalwood (Santalum album) is a mythic material—but decades of overharvesting have made it practically extinct and heavily restricted. While Australian Sandalwood (Santalum spicatum) is a great sustainable alternative, it possesses a sharper, more resinous top note. For ultra-luxury perfumers seeking the true, buttery, creamy, and lactonic "milky wood" profile of the original Mysore, there is only one ethical source left: Indonesian Timor Sandalwood. Grown in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), it is the exact same botanical species (Santalum album) as Mysore, offering that unparalleled, melt-into-the-skin creaminess that anchors $400+ perfumes.
The Sourcing Challenge: The Black Market and Dilution
- The Poaching Crisis: Because of its astronomical value, Santalum album is plagued by illegal logging. Buying from unverified brokers puts luxury brands at massive risk of funding deforestation and facing severe ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) backlash.
- The Castor Oil Scam: It is the most adulterated wood oil on the planet. Unethical suppliers routinely cut the heavy Sandalwood oil with odorless carrier oils like Castor or PEG, killing its fixative power and ruining the perfume's dry-down.
The Triefta Solution: Government Quotas & Total Traceability
- Ethical Harvesting: Triefta strictly adheres to the Indonesian government's quota systems for Santalum album in the Timor and Sumba regions. We only harvest mature trees (which have the highest heartwood Santalol content) and mandate replanting programs. Every drop comes with verified legal documentation.
- Standardized Alpha & Beta Santalol: We don't just sell wood oil; we sell chemistry. Triefta provides comprehensive GC-MS reports verifying the high percentages of Alpha-Santalol and Beta-Santalol (the molecules responsible for the creamy scent and physiological calming effects). 100% pure, unadulterated liquid gold.
Application Strategy:
- Extrait de Parfum: The ultimate, luxurious base note for niche fragrances.
- Spiritual Wellness: High-end meditation oils to lower blood pressure and anxiety.
- Prestige Skincare: Anti-aging night creams leveraging Sandalwood's cellular regeneration properties.