Cedarwood, 100% Pure Essential Oil, Certified Organic

Certified Organic Irish Apothecary's Own Brand 100% Pure Essential Oil Cedarwood oil is a member of the Pinaceae family. This oil has a fresh, woody and slightly sweet scent. It is classed as a base note and blends well with camphoraceous, citrus, earthy, floral, herby, minty, spicy and woodsy oils. Organic cedarwood essential oil has a multifaceted aroma that reflects its natural woody origins. Here’s a detailed breakdown of its scent profile: Top Note Fresh and Woody: The top note of cedarwood essential oil is often described as crisp and fresh. It introduces a clean, invigorating woody scent that is reminiscent of freshly cut cedar wood. This initial impression is bright and immediately engaging but may dissipate relatively quickly. Middle Note Earthy and Warm: As the top note fades, the middle note of cedarwood essential oil becomes more prominent. This phase reveals deeper, earthy undertones with a warmth that evokes the scent of aged cedar. It carries a smooth, rich quality with a subtle hint of resin, resembling the aroma of a forest floor after rain. Base Note Deep and Resinous: The base note is the most enduring part of cedarwood’s aroma. It features a deep, resinous scent that is both grounding and comforting. This note is rich, warm, and woody, with a slightly smoky undertone that suggests the lingering aroma of burning cedar or a well-aged wood. Overall Characteristics Grounding and Calming: Cedarwood essential oil has a grounding effect due to its deep, woody, and earthy notes. It promotes a sense of stability and calmness, making it ideal for relaxation and stress relief. Warm and Cozy: The oil’s rich, resinous base note adds warmth and a cozy feeling, akin to sitting by a fireplace with cedar logs. Natural and Earthy: The overall aroma is natural and earthy, reflecting the essence of ancient forests and bringing a touch of the outdoors inside. Descriptive Analogies Forest Floor: The scent of cedarwood essential oil can be likened to walking through a forest with a rich, earthy floor covered in fallen cedar needles. Wooden Cabin: Imagine the aroma of a rustic wooden cabin or a cedar-lined wardrobe, where the air carries the warm, comforting scent of aged cedar. Campfire: The base notes may remind one of a campfire where cedar wood is burning, creating a cozy, smoky ambiance. Usage Contexts Aromatherapy: Relaxation: Use cedarwood essential oil in a diffuser to create a relaxing and grounding environment, ideal for unwinding after a long day or during meditation sessions. Sleep: Add a few drops to a diffuser before bedtime to promote restful sleep and alleviate insomnia. Personal Care: Skincare: Cedarwood essential oil is used in skincare for its astringent properties, helping to balance oily skin and treat acne. Hair Care: Incorporate into shampoos or conditioners to promote a healthy scalp and reduce dandruff. Home Fragrance: Room Freshening: Add cedarwood essential oil to room sprays, candles, or reed diffusers to infuse your space with a warm, woody fragrance. Scenting Closets: Place cedarwood essential oil on cotton balls or in sachets to scent closets and drawers, reminiscent of cedar-lined storage. Spiritual Practices: Meditation: Use cedarwood essential oil during meditation or yoga to enhance grounding and focus. Its calming aroma helps create a serene atmosphere conducive to deep introspection. Energy Work: Employ in rituals or energy work for its stabilizing and protective qualities, supporting emotional balance and spiritual grounding. Organic cedarwood essential oil is characterized by its fresh, woody top notes, earthy and warm middle notes, and deep, resinous base notes. Its aroma is grounding, calming, and reminiscent of natural, earthy environments. It is well-suited for relaxation, enhancing meditation practices, and home fragrance applications, making it a versatile and valuable essential oil in various wellness contexts. Certified Organic Irish Apothecary's Own Brand 100% Pure Cedarwood Essential Oil Botanical Name Cedrus atlantica Origin Morocco Family Pinaceae Plant Part Wood Extraction Steam Distillation Note Base Colour Light golden yellow Consistency Medium Scent Warm, woody, camphoreous top-note and subtly sweet scent with earthy, balsamic undertones. Blends With Blends particularly well with other woody Oils like Sandalwood Oil, Vetiver Oil and Patchouli Oil. Group Woodsy True Atlas Cedarwood Essential Oil can be determined by the proportion of the himachaline content namely beta-himachalene circa 45%, alpha-himachalene circa 17% and gamma-himachalene circa 12%. This Atlas Cedarwood is related to the Cedar of Lebanon and has a warm woody camphoraceous top-note. Cedarwood Atlas Essential Oil does have a number of analytical similarities to the much cheaper but inferior Himalayan Cedarwood Oil. True and genuine Atlas Cedarwood Oil is distilled in Morocco high in the Atlas and Rif Mountains at an elevation above 1600 Metres. The purest and finest of essential oils bringing you the best of natural medicine for your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Amber Glass with aluminium cap, product includes a dropper and pipette enclosed. Approximate Weight 10ml = 40g 30ml = 80g 50ml = 120g