Cedarwood, Atlas

Latin Name: cedrus atlanticus

Plant Part: wood

Method of Production:steam distilled

Class: sesquiterpene

Country of Origin: Morocco

Rating Code: PF

Cedrus atlantica, the Atlas cedar, is native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The ancient Egyptians prized the oil, mostly for embalming purposes, but also for cosmetics and perfumery, and Solomon's Temple was built with Cedar Wood. Today, closet liners and accessories are frequently crafted from Cedar, and the oil is currently used in commercial soaps, cosmetics and perfumes, especially men's colognes.

This oil has a camphoraceous-cresylic sweet top note and woody low notes.

Dimensions of Atlas Cedarwood:

For purification and the wisdom of the ages.

a. Scentsation: Warm, sweet, soft, woody

b. Physical Healing: antiseptic, tonic, antispasmodic, regenerative

c. Emotional Healing: to encourage strength, focus, balance, fortitude, persistence, confidence, protectiveness and concentration



Blends with:

Rosewood, Bergamot, Cypress, Cassia, Jasmine, Juniper, Neroli, Labdanum, Frankincense, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Rosemary, Ylang-ylang.