Explanation:

 Santalum ablum, the Indian sandalwood tree, is the source of a fragrance that permeates much of daily life in the country—from bathing soaps to religious practice and even crime.

While there are several indigenous varieties, Indian sandalwood is prized for being the most potent, with 90% content of the active ingredient santalol. In contrast, Australian sandalwood oil has only 38-39% santalol content. Not surprisingly, India dominates production worldwide. Nearly 85% of the supply of Indian sandalwood comes from the southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.