Amyris
Latin name Amyris balsamifera - Family species Rutaceae
Amyris, also known as Schimmella oleifera, West Indian Sandalwood, and West Indian Rosewood, should not be confused with either “Sandalwood” Santalum album — for which it is reportedly sometimes used as a less expensive substitute — or “Rosewood” Aniba rosaeodora. Amyris is primarily used in perfumes, soaps, and cosmetics.
Oil Selection Guide
Color - Pale yellow
Viscosity - Somewhat viscous
Scent - Slightly woody, musty
Perfume Aroma - Base / middle note
Oil Source Information
Plant Type - Tree
Parts Used - Wood / Branches
Countries of Origin - Haiti, Jamaica
Extraction Method - Steam distillation
Known Chemical Constituents
Caryphyllene, cadinol, cadinene
Uses of Amyris
Primarily used in perfumery and as a fixative.
Amyris blends well with
Special Precautions*
* See Safety and Usage.
References and Resources
See References and Resources page.
Studies Involving Amyris
Adult repellency and larvicidal activity of five plant essential oils against mosquitoes.
MSTRS Technologies Inc, Ames, IA 50010, USA.
Evaluation of the quality of sandalwood essential oils by gas chromatography-mass spectrometry.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB, UK.
Omar Almukhtar University, P.O. Box 919, Elbieda, Libya.
Persistency of larvicidal effects of plant oil extracts under different storage conditions.
Omar Almukhtar University, P.O. Box 919, Elbieda, Libya.
