Sandalwood Essential Oil.

Sandalwood trees are found in India, with the main cultivation in the southern states. It has been used for thousands of years as a powdered form of incense and is an important Ayruvedic medicine.

In perfumery it is an excellent fixative and the woody scent lasts for ages. It has a strong, earthy smell that I love but needs to be mixed with lighter note such as rose, jasmine or bergamot so its not too heavy.
In cosmetics Sandalwood has been used for centuries. It has emollient and anti-inflammatory properties and is extremely soothing for very dry skin. It is also midly astringent so can be used on oily skin too. My favourite Sandalwood is the Nourishing Face Oil by Aromatherapy Associates £39.