FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NUTS / fruity · sweet · fresh
Santol
Category
FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NUTS
Subcategory
fruity · sweet · fresh
Origin
Volatility
Heart Note
Botanical
Sandoricum koetjape
Appearance
pale yellow to golden liquid
Odor Strength
Medium
Producing Countries
Indonesia, Philippines
Pyramid
Heart
Santol is a tropical fruit from Southeast Asia whose sweet, tangy aroma inspires perfumery accords, though it is not directly extracted for fragrance use.
Santol presents a pleasant fragrance that is both sweet and tangy, like a tropical paradise. The initial impression is, like a juicy peachcrossed with a hint of citrus zest. As it evolves, the scent reveals deeper layers of soft, velvety sweetness, similar to that of ripe apricots.
Scent Evolution
The overall olfactory experience of santol is bright and cheerful. Its sweet yet slightly tart profile lends itself well to both fruity and floral compositions. The scent smells airy and light.
Evolution over time
Immediately
Immediately
The scent is bright and fruity, reminiscent of ripe peaches.
After a few hours
After a few hours
The sweetness deepens, revealing velvety apricot notes.
Santol, also known as cottonfruit or wild mangosteen, is a tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia. The fruit grows on tall treesand is characterized by its round shape and soft, fuzzy skin. Traditionally, santol is valued for unique flavor, which combines sweet and tangy notes. in perfumery, santol is gaining recognition for its distinct scent profile, which can add a refreshing and exotic touch to fragrances.
Origin and Production
The harvesting of santol is typically done by hand, so that the fru its are picked at the peak of ripeness. This careful selecti on process is essential to capture the full essence of the fru it, as the arom a can vary significantly depending on the maturity of the fru it. Santol is often enjoyed fresh, but it can also be used in jams, desserts, and beverages. Its aromatic potential has led perfumers to explore its use in creating scent compositions that carries a sense of tropical paradise.
Chemistry and Scent Profile
in perfumery, santol's significance lies in its ability to impart a fresh and fruity character to fragrances. Its sweet and tangy arom a can carries memories of sunny days and rich landscapes. As the fragrance industry continues to seek out unique and authentic materials, santol is poised to become a more prominent player in niche perfumery.
Chemical Properties
Santol (Molecular Formula: C17 H30 O2). Boiling Point: 311.00 to 312.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg (est). Flash Point: 224.00 °F. TCC ( 106.60 °C. ) (est). Vapor Pressure: 0.000050 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est).
Did You Know?
Santol is known for arom a and for its health benef its, including high vitam in C content and digestive properties.
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Did You Know?
Did you know?
Santol is known for arom a and for its health benef its, including high vitam in C content and digestive properties.
Extraction & Chemistry
Extraction method: No standard extraction for perfumery. Santol fruit is consumed as food in Southeast Asia. Santol-type notes in fragrance are achieved via synthetic accords. Not to be confused with Santol Pentenol (Polysantol, CAS 107898-54-4), a synthetic sandalwood aroma chemical.
Molecular Formula
N/A — no standard isolate
CAS Number
N/A — no commercial essential oil
Botanical Name
Sandoricum koetjape
IFRA Status
No known restrictions
Synonyms
COTTONFRUIT · WILD MANGOSTEEN
Physical Properties
Odor Strength
Medium
Appearance
pale yellow to golden liquid
In Perfumery
In perfumery, santol-inspired accords serve as heart notes, adding fresh and fruity character to compositions. They works with other tropical fru it notes like mango and peach, as well as floral notes such as jasmine and ylang-ylang. Note: not to be confused with Santol Pentenol (Polysantol/Mysantol), which is a synthetic sandalwood arom a chemical unrelated to the fru it.
