Description / Colour / Consistency: A moderately viscous but clear, pale yellow liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A base-to-middle note with a medium aroma, its scent is mild, sweetly balsamic and somewhat reminiscent of Cedar and Muhuhu.
Blends With: Amber, Jasmine, Rose, and other woods. It is often used to extend Sandalwood.
Product Abstract: Also known as West Indian Sandalwood, Amyris is indigenous to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The shrub wood for this distillation is collected from fallen branches and dead wood that when stripped of its bark, retains the precious oils. Available year-round, the semi-aridity of the locale is constant and gives the oil ongoing consistency in quality and scent. Amyris Oil has traditionally been used medicinally, as a fragrance, and as an aid to enhance meditation. It is also used as a fixative in perfumery, and is a welcome addition to fine toiletries and soaps.
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
Storage: It is recommended that oils packaged in metal containers (for safe shipping) be transferred into dark glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life.
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Rating: This one is really woody but has a musty undertone that I don't really like too much. despite that, I found that it smells almost exactly like sandalwood when mixed with Benzoin and Copaiba Balsam that I had ordered along with this one. Great cheap alternative to pricey sandalwood EO.
By:Alex, Calgary, Alberta
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 07-Mar-2022
Rating: I really like the NDA Amyris. It's an oil I have a love-hate-love relationship with. The first time I smelled it, it reminded me totally of East Indian Sandalwood, but now not so much and sometimes it even repulses me - yet, I keep coming back to using it. It has a complexly layered aroma and is subtle, deep, woody, sweet, smoky, and is beautiful but is ALSO all at once slightly acrid and even burnt-rubbery to me. You may have to play with it a bit but it is a wonderful oil to blend with once you get the hang of it (I like it best with earthy and other woody oils) and it really is relaxing. It definitely has fixative properties as well and the scent lasts in my hair for literal DAYS and through multiple showers when it's in there. Lovely!
By:Melinda, St. Thomas, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 06-Nov-2015
Rating: Smoky, woodsy, I love it. I add it to sandalwood FO and my candles smell amazing.
Rating: One of my new favourite essential oils - this is soft, subtle, not too sweet. Its every so slightly smokey at first and then softens out really wonderfully... a little woody, a little tobacco-y, a little leathery. It kind of reminds me of the scent you get when you walk into a really old church in England, or a vintage bookshop. Also, so far it seems to be blending very well with lots of other scents, such as frankincense, cedar or rose.
By:Claudia, Calgary, Alberta
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 21-Nov-2016
Rating: I really love this oil. It smells great, but is not overpowering. The one downside to this oil is that it is very thick. It tok me 10 minutes to get 5 drops from the bottle today! Other than that, a wonderful oil.
Rating: Smells exactly like Sandalwood at a fraction of the price! So happy I added this to my order.
By:Nancy, St.catharines, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 26-Mar-2007
Rating: This is a great oil! I really like the scent of it. Its woodsy, with a clean scent. I love it!
By:Zachary, Chalk River, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 05-Jul-2014
Rating: I love this carrier oil! It has so many beneficial properties and works great! Thank you so much for carrying this.
By:Zachary, Chalk River, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 05-Jul-2014
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Customers may purchase products from New Directions Aromatics Inc. only with the clear understanding that all products must be used at their own discretion, and only after referring to the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and all other relevant technical information specific to the product. New Directions Aromatics Inc. shall not be held responsible for any damages to property or for any adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).
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As with any manufacturing process, New Directions Aromatics strongly recommends small lab scale testing for evaluation purposes prior to full commercial manufacturing. As the ordinary or otherwise use(s) of this product is outside the control of New Directions Aromatics Inc., no representation or warranty, expressed or implied is made as to the effect(s) of such use(s) (including damage or injury), or the results obtained.
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Please note, the International Federation of Aromatherapists do not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy. In addition, Essential Oils must be properly diluted before use in order to avoid any damages to property or adverse physical effects (including injury or bodily harm).
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