Cedarwood essential oil comes primarily from Atlas cedar (Morocco) or Virginian cedar (United States). Its dry, slightly pencil-shaving character is instantly recognizable — clean, woody, with subtle aromatic facets. Cedarwood provides structural backbone to fragrances without heaviness, creating a sense of grounded calm. One of perfumery's most versatile and widely used woods.
Dry, woody, slightly sweet. Cedarwood smells like freshly sharpened pencils — clean wood shavings with a faint aromatic quality. Not the heavy smokiness of sandalwood or the green earthiness of vetiver; instead, cedarwood is transparent and airy. Atlas cedar leans slightly sweeter and softer, while Virginian cedar is drier and more austere. Both communicate natural masculinity without aggression.
Cedarwood communicates quiet strength. It's the scent of someone who doesn't need to prove anything — confident without being loud, strong without being aggressive. It evokes natural spaces, craftsmanship, and understated masculinity.
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