Sandalwood is a famous fragrance product from India. The woods are heavy, yellow, and fine-grained, and unlike many other aromatic woods they retain their fragrance for decades.

Santalum album, or Indian sandalwood, is a threatened species. It is indigenous to South India, and grows in the Western Ghats hill range. It is a endangered species since illegally harvested for fragrance products. Govt of India has laid strict regulations in buying Sandalwood. Since the value of the material and scarcity of supply of sandalwood, its considered a very valuable product. Also there are number of cheap duplicate products on sale where other tree woods are used and scented to give feel alike sandal. Henceforth its important to buy the right product for the right benefits and result.