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Polysantol (F)

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Odour description (decreasing) Rich, Diffusive, Sandalwood, Powerful

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SKU: N/A Category: Aroma Chemicals Material familiesWoodyNote positionHeart note Base note Brand: Perfume Extract, Firmenich

Perfume Extract · Material profile

Polysantol

Odour description (decreasing)

Rich, Diffusive, Sandalwood, Powerful

Woody Heart noteBase note

Woody family inspiration

About this material

Polysantol by Firmenich is an exquisitely refined sandalwood note, celebrated for its richness, radiance, and exceptional diffusion.

Crafted with precision, this remarkable material delivers a luxurious sandalwood signature of impressive strength and clarity, enveloping compositions in a smooth, continuous aura from the very first impression through to the lingering base.

Unlike natural sandalwood oil, Polysantol reveals a more polished and contemporary character—silky, subtly sweet, and elegantly rounded, with none of the dryness often associated with traditional extracts.

Its presence is both commanding and harmonious, seamlessly weaving through top, heart, and base notes to create a cohesive and enduring olfactory experience.

Chemically classified as a linear sesquiterpene alcohol, Polysantol is prized by perfumers for its substantivity and versatility.

It enhances longevity, amplifies diffusion, and imparts a soft, velvety fullness that elevates compositions across woody, floral, and oriental fragrance families.

In an era where natural sandalwood faces sustainability challenges due to overharvesting and cost, Polysantol stands as a sophisticated and responsible alternative.

It offers the beauty of sandalwood with consistency, ethical sourcing, and remarkable performance.

When compared to other sandalwood replacers, Polysantol distinguishes itself with its refined balance: softer and rounder than Ebanol, less spicy than Javanol, and more natural and luminous than Santaliff.

The result is a modern sandalwood material of unparalleled elegance—perfect for creating fragrances that are both timeless and contemporary.

Scent character

Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.

Note position

Heart note · Base note

TopOpening impression

HeartMain fragrance character

BaseLasting foundation

Open Ingredient Explorer

DiffusiveRecorded diffusion characteristic

Odour strength

Medium

(recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)

Listed qualitative strength

Tenacity / substantivity

336 hour(s)

at 100%

Listed reference conditions

Fragrance development

TopHeartBase

Heart note · Base note

Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data

Generic material data

Compound reference

Published material reference

Raw-material reference

This is a published reference for the named raw material. It is not a measured specification, supplier certificate or complete composition of the supplied product or dilution.

Reference molecular weight: 222 g/mol

Multiple compound candidates exist. Only the molecular weight explicitly recorded in the published material reference is shown; no individual isomer is selected.

Firmenich Polysantol published ingredient reference · checked 2026-10-27.

Fragrance allergen reference

Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.

Raw-material reference based on recorded CAS numbers. A CAS match identifies a reference entry; it does not verify the supplied grade, composition, purity or finished-product compliance. Naturals, bases and mixtures require composition review.

European Union / Northern Ireland

No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.

Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.

Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.

Great Britain

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.

Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.

Product specification

Physical stateLiquidReviewed product form

CAS number	107898-54-4
Odour description (decreasing)	Rich, Diffusive, Sandalwood, Powerful
Odour strength	Medium (recommend smelling in a 10.00 % solution or less)
Perfumery use	Effective from the smallest traces, through to 1.1%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit.
Substantivity	336 hour(s) at 100%
Solvent	None
Physical state	Liquid
Synonyms	(E)-3, 3-dimethyl-5-(2, 2, 3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-4-penten-2-ol, Santol Pentenol, Trimethyl Cyclopentenyl Dimethyl Isopentenol, Mysantol IFF, Mysantol, Megasantol, Supersantol, Lansantol

Additional listed details

Odour Description at 10.00 % in DPG: Woody, Sandalwood, Herbal, Tropical

Safety & handling

Listed handling information2 hazard statements7 precautions

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements:

H315 Causes skin irritation.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water.
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Professional/Industrial use only.

Professional-use information

Datasheets & customer documents

Available documents are attached to eligible completed orders in your account.

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Supplementary documents are supplied only where explicitly listed and available. Check documentation information

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IFRA formulation guide

Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.

Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.

3,3-Dimethyl-5-(2,2,3-trimethyl-3-cyclopenten-1-yl)-4-penten-2-ol

RESTRICTION · CAS 107898-54-4

Category 4 — fine fragrance: 1.1% in the finished consumer product

All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.

All IFRA categories and Standard conditions

Category 1	0.031% in the finished consumer product
Category 2	0.057% in the finished consumer product
Category 3	0.25% in the finished consumer product
Category 4	1.1% in the finished consumer product
Category 5A	0.27% in the finished consumer product
Category 5B	0.27% in the finished consumer product
Category 5C	0.27% in the finished consumer product
Category 5D	0.091% in the finished consumer product
Category 6	0.031% in the finished consumer product
Category 7A	0.63% in the finished consumer product
Category 7B	0.63% in the finished consumer product
Category 8	0.091% in the finished consumer product
Category 9	1.7% in the finished consumer product
Category 10A	1.7% in the finished consumer product
Category 10B	4% in the finished consumer product
Category 11A	0.091% in the finished consumer product
Category 11B	0.091% in the finished consumer product
Category 12	No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements.

CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify this fragrance ingredient should be considered in scope as well.

Contributions from other sources: None to consider

Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.

IFRA Standard type: RESTRICTION

Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY

Amendment revised: 49

Existing creations deadline: February 10, 2022

New creations deadline: February 10, 2021

IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation

Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.

Creative ideas to explore

Creative directions, not tested formulas.

Woods in daylight

With bergamot and a crisp citrus opening

Explore a spare wood structure with citrus providing the opening contrast. Compare a brighter version with the wood reference and follow how the outline changes, keeping the later impression as important as the first moment.

A softer grain

With sandalwood and a musk direction

Set the woody material beside a softer wood reference, then compare a restrained musk variation. Decide whether your concept needs creamy texture, dry definition or more space between its parts before expanding the accord.

Petals on timber

With rose and a clear floral accord

Try a flower-and-wood study in which both subjects remain recognisable. Compare the floral reference with the woody variation through the evaluation, noting whether the wood forms a useful backdrop or becomes the centre of the idea.

Volume	10ml, 30ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1l

Dilution Information

MaterialFragrance ingredient

Carrier / solventAs specified for the product

Supplied dilutionCheck the ratio and carrier

Concept illustration only; no dilution ratio or carrier is implied for this material. Refer to the product specification and label.

The suffix D forms part of the product name and indicates that the material is supplied as a dilution rather than at full strength.

POD = Precious Oil Dilution, typically intended for aromatherapy applications.

AOD = Absolute Oil Dilution, indicating that the product is supplied as a diluted absolute.

The dilution ratio and carrier/solvent are stated within the product specification and will also be shown on the product label.

IMPORTANT: Customers should always rely on the product specification when confirming the concentration and carrier/solvent supplied.

While we endeavour to ensure that product names and suffixes accurately reflect the material supplied, the product specification (including the stated dilution ratio and carrier/solvent) shall take precedence in the event of any omission, abbreviation, naming variation, or delayed update to a product title.

Please ensure you have selected the correct material, concentration, dilution ratio and carrier/solvent before completing your purchase.

3 reviews for Polysantol (F)

Rated 5 out of 5
Jayesh H. (verified owner) – March 16, 2026
Sandalwood accords must, not the Australian type , this helps with when trying to recreate Mysore Sandalwood accords. Even on its own its a powerhouse, not as strong or powerful as Javanol but just as great for a fraction of the cost of Javanol.
Rated 5 out of 5
Franca Tulino (verified owner) – March 11, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5
daniellopez888 (verified owner) – May 2, 2024
THIS IS MY FIRST OUT OF THE TOP 2: really great as a stand alone sandalwood note and quite noticeable too. None of this ‘ooh can you smell it or not’
It’s true what perfumers say. It does have a slightly higher impact than Javanol. Although I would also recommend Javanol in your arsenal if your crazy about sandalwood odourants
It’s also good in wax melts.

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Handling precautions

For professional perfumery use only. Not for direct application to skin or ingestion. Keep out of reach of children.

Handle using the precautions specified for the material. Wear suitable protective gloves and eye protection where required.

Keep away from sources of ignition where applicable and avoid release to the environment.

Keep containers securely closed and store under the conditions specified on the product label and SDS. Keep liquid containers upright.

If swallowed or otherwise exposed, follow the SDS first-aid instructions and seek medical advice as appropriate. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional.

Product-specific warnings, handling precautions and storage requirements take precedence over this general information.

Read the applicable SDS

A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is available to logged in users who have purchased this item, where applicable.

Documents are not supplied before purchase.

Read the applicable SDS before handling or using the material. Follow its instructions for hazards, protective equipment, first aid, handling, storage and disposal.

An SDS provides information about the material supplied; it does not replace an assessment of the safety or compliance of a finished formulation.

Please note that supplementary documentation—including, but not limited to, IFRA Certificates, Certificates of Analysis (CoA), Allergen Declarations, and other regulatory or compositional data—may not be available for all products. Refer to the "Supplementary Documentation" tab to check current availability. If the tab is not present, no supplementary documents are available for the material.

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By proceeding with a purchase without prior written confirmation, you acknowledge and accept that documentation beyond the legally required SDS may not be supplied, and you agree that Perfume Extract shall not be held liable for the absence of such documentation or for any inability to complete regulatory requirements, including CPSR or product compliance obligations.

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ALLERGEN

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Batch-specific certificates, analytical results and additional technical data are not guaranteed. They are supplied only where their availability is expressly confirmed in this tab or separately confirmed by us in writing.

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Customer responsibility

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Customers are responsible for determining whether the material and available documentation meet their requirements before purchase, and for assessing the safety and compliance of their finished products.

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