Cedarwood

At a glance

Cedarwood oil is a woody, resinous essential oil extracted from the wood of coniferous cedar trees and is used as a base note to add dry, balsamic depth to fragrances.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Cedrus atlantica or Juniperus virginiana wood, primarily Morocco and the United States
Extraction
Steam distillation
Chemical family
Sesquiterpene
CAS number
8000-27-9
Profile
Dry, pencil-shaving woody scent with soft resinous warmth
IFRA status
Not restricted
Cost tier
Low
● drafted · Sources: Botanical and extraction-method reference literature· last checked 2026-08-26