Sandalwood
name of a class of fragrant woods from trees in the genus Santalum
- For movies of the Indian state of Karnataka, see Sandalwood (cinema).
Sandalwood is a form of wood and also the oil made from it. It is used for perfume and medicine. They are found in India, Australia, Indonesia, and the Pacific Islands. Its genus is Santalum. In Indonesia and Malaysia, its local name is Cendana.