Santerre is preparing to launch. Products on this site are not on sale yet.

SANTERRE

Sandalwood, for every day.

Santerre is a new sandalwood brand: heartwood sticks, powder and oil for personal fragrance and daily use.

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Illustrated cross-section of a sandalwood log: dark heartwood at the centre, pale sapwood around it, then bark.
A sandalwood log in cross-section (illustration).

The range

Four ways to bring sandalwood home. All four are in development and not on sale yet. Pack sizes and prices will be announced at launch.

Product images are illustrations, not photographs of our products or packaging.

  • Coming soon

    Heartwood sticks

    Solid pieces of sandalwood heartwood. Not incense.

    Details
    What it is
    Natural sandalwood heartwood in stick form. There is nothing to light: these are not agarbatti.
    How it’s used
    Rubbed on a patta with a little water to make fresh sandalwood paste.
    Pack size and price
    To be announced at launch.
  • Coming soon

    Heartwood powder

    Sandalwood heartwood, finely ground.

    Details
    What it is
    Ground sandalwood heartwood.
    How it’s used
    Mixed with a little water into a fragrant paste. Directions for use will be printed on the pack.
    Pack size and price
    To be announced at launch.
  • Coming soon

    Sandalwood oil

    Sandalwood oil for personal fragrance.

    Details
    What it is
    Sandalwood oil, for personal fragrance.
    How it’s used
    Directions for use will be printed on the label.
    Pack size and price
    To be announced at launch.
  • Coming soon

    Patta and stick set

    A patta and a heartwood stick, together.

    Details
    What it is
    A patta (a flat base for grinding) with one heartwood stick.
    How it’s used
    Everything you need to make fresh sandalwood paste at home. Also suited as a gift.
    Pack size and price
    To be announced at launch.

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Where sandalwood’s fragrance comes from

Sandalwood has been prized for its fragrance for centuries. Here is what gives the wood its scent, and why it is scarce.

  • The heartwood

    The dense, darker wood at the centre of a mature tree, where most of the aromatic oil collects.

  • The sapwood

    The paler outer wood around it carries very little fragrance.

  • The years

    Heartwood forms slowly as the tree matures, which is one reason sandalwood is scarce.

चंदन

Chandan: sandalwood, in Hindi and Marathi.

Making sandalwood paste

How a heartwood stick is used. You need a patta, the stick and a little clean water.

  1. Wet the patta

    Sprinkle a few drops of water on the patta.

  2. Grind in circles

    Hold the stick upright and rub it in slow circles until a smooth paste forms. Add another drop of water if it feels dry.

  3. Rinse and dry

    Rinse the patta after use, and let the stick dry before you store it.

About Santerre

Santerre is a new sandalwood brand, preparing to launch.

We want sandalwood to be part of ordinary days, not saved for special occasions. Our range keeps it simple: a few forms of the wood, easy to understand and easy to use.

Questions

Are the heartwood sticks incense sticks?

No. They are solid pieces of sandalwood heartwood and are not meant to be burned. You rub them on a patta with water to make sandalwood paste.

What is a patta?

A flat base on which a sandalwood stick is rubbed with a little water to make paste.

What is heartwood?

Heartwood is the dense inner wood of a mature sandalwood tree, where most of its aromatic oil collects. The paler outer sapwood has very little fragrance.

How should I store sandalwood?

Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and close the pack or bottle tightly after use.

When can I buy Santerre?

We’re preparing for launch. Prices, pack sizes and availability will appear on this site when products go on sale.