Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood, which is commonly grown in India and is widely used for a variety of purposes, is used in some of the most expensive perfumes in the world. Sandalwood essential oil is an expensive treatment for a variety of health problems, including coughs and colds, as well as a variety of skin conditions. Sandalwood oil trees must be aged between 40 and 80 years old in order to reap the full benefits from their wood, which is extracted from the tree's roots.

Sandalwood essential oil, which is also used as an anti-inflammatory and general pain relief medicine, costs $492 per ounce, making it out of reach for most people to keep in their medicine cabinets. Sandalwood essential oil is deeply associated with religious practices and has been used in a number of ceremonies in Eastern cultures, in addition to being used for health reasons. When burned during rituals, the wood emits a distinctive woody scent.

One reason for the high price of sandalwood essential oil is that cultivation of sandalwood trees in India is restricted, with the government imposing strict controls on how many trees can be grown and when they can be harvested. As a result, perfumes and other cosmetics containing sandalwood essential oil in their ingredients command high prices, lending perfumes and aftershaves a distinct earthy and fresh base note.

Price: $492 Per Oz