Sandalwood is one of the most precious and luxurious woods in perfumery. The finest quality traditionally comes from Mysore, India, where sandalwood is treasured for its purity, creamy texture, and long-lasting aroma. Modern perfumery often uses sustainably sourced Australian or New Caledonian sandalwood, which maintains the same smooth, warm character.

The oil is extracted through steam distillation of the heartwood, producing a rich, buttery, and naturally sweet woody scent. Sandalwood is famous for its ability to create a soft, soothing, meditative aura — it never feels sharp or harsh. Instead, it surrounds the fragrance with a gentle warmth, making it smooth, balanced, and deeply comforting.

Historically, sandalwood has been used in spiritual rituals, fine incense, and royal oils for thousands of years. Its scent symbolizes purity, peace, elegance, and calmness — all traits that perfectly align with Meherban’s personality.

In perfumery, sandalwood serves several core functions:

1. Adds Creamy Warmth:
   It delivers a smooth, velvety texture that feels luxurious on the skin.

2. Enhances Longevity:
   Sandalwood naturally lasts for hours, making the base rich and persistent.

3. Balances Sharp Notes:
   It softens citrus, florals, and spices, creating a perfectly blended finish.

4. Creates Emotional Comfort:
   Sandalwood is known to feel calming, stable, and emotionally grounding.

In Meherban, sandalwood forms the comforting base that supports the freshness of mandarin and the brightness of cardamom. It also enhances the floral depth of jasmine, giving the fragrance a mature, tender, and soothing aura. This is the note responsible for the “warm hug” feeling in Meherban — soft, comforting, and beautifully long-lasting.

Scent Profile:

• Creamy and warm

• Smooth, woody sweetness

• Softly earthy

• Velvety and calming

• Long-lasting, elegant depth

Sandalwood makes Meherban feel refined, emotionally warm, and effortlessly premium from the very first wear.