Cedrol

At a glance

A classic cedarwood alcohol with a dry, powdery, woody character, one of the most recognizable and widely used woody base materials in modern perfumery since the mid-20th century.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Cedarwood essential oil, typically from Atlas cedar or Texas cedar
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Alcohol
CAS number
77-53-2
Profile
woody, sweet, slightly spicy
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01