Gifts for People Who Love Sandalwood Scented Products

Sandalwood has such a warm, deep, earthy, and exotic ambience that even people that don't normally turn to scented products or get impressed with certains smells are stuck by it. Sandalwood has an ancient history of sacred ritual and ceremonial usage within the Hindu and Buddhist religions, and in Chinese, Japanese, and other Eastern traditions. It is said to symbolize a "letting go of the self."

Luckily, it's easy to partake of Sandalwood in the modern world; there are many high quality products made with the fabulous liquid gold. I love Sandalwood; I have been using it for decades in various forms, and I'm always on the lookout for new Sandalwood products. Below are some of my choices for some of the best Sandalwood products on the market.

Bee and Flower Sandalwood Soap

Bee and Flower soaps are a classic. Unwrapping them is a pleasure in itself; layer after layer of beautiful papers finally reveal a little gift of scented soap bar. The lather is rich and thick, and the smell pleasantly lingers long after a shower or hand washing. The sandalwood scent is true and natural. The price is amazing-about 59 cents a bar. Because of their fanciful, attractive Asian packaging, they are great to use to adorn wrapped gifts or throw in Christmas stockings. They can also be used as strong sachets before using. Just leave them wrapped and throw them in a drawer or closet shelf until ready to use. Bee and Flower soaps can be found in natural food and body care sections of mainstream grocery stores, as well as stores such as Whole Foods and Wild Oats. They are also available in Jasmine and Rose scents.

Pacifica Sandalwood Candles

Pacifica Candles are among the highest quality candles available anywhere. Just perusing a display can be an intoxicating experience; the scents are innovative and uncommonly pleasing. With choices such as Mediterranean Fig, Mexican Cocoa, Nile Lily, and Tuscan Blood Orange to choose from, it can be difficult to decide upon your favorite. But any sandalwood lover will immediately recognize the high quality of Pacifica's Sandalwood candle and go nuts over its deep, amazing aroma . They are long lasting and burn evenly, and very attractive-suitable for a special gift, or self-indulgence. There are several types and sizes to select from, ranging in price from $4.95 for a soy votive, and $34.95 for a huge, round pillar. Pacifica Candles can be purchased online via their website, and in all kinds of retail stores. Their website has a helpful store locator, too.

Incense from India Sandalwood Sampler Pack #2

For people who love incense and sandalwood, this sampler pack is essential. Each pack contains 12 sticks-2 each of 6 different kinds of sandalwoods. The difference and variation within the the sandalwoods is astounding, and I have never found another product or even product line that contains so many single varieties. These guys take their sandalwood seriously. They're like sandalwood scholars. The scents range from light and sweet to overwhelmingly exotic and deep musky. This sampler pack is highly recommended. Incense from India brand incense can be ordered online via The Incense Guru website. People living in Salt Lake City can find the entire line of Incense from India at Dancing Cranes, and smaller lines (including the sandalwood sampler pack) at Golden Braid Bookstore.

Scentsations Indi Sandalwood Fragrance Oil

Sandalwood perfume oils can be found fairly easily; they are a standard offering, and vary in quality. But sometimes you find one that is just perfect. Scentsations Indi Sandalwood Fragrance Oil is just that. It is a perfect balance of sweet wood and musky earth that just captures the essence of what sandalwood is. One to two drops literally last all day. The price is very nice: the bottles start from just $4.00. Scentsations can also use any of their fragrance oils to scent any of their wonderful, natural lotions, shampoos, and other body products. The Indi Sandalwood Fragrance Oil can be purchased through Scentsations' easily navigable website, or at their store at 1316 Foothill in Salt Lake City, Utah.