Cedarwood, Himalayan Essential Oil

$21.00
Cedarwood, Himalayan Essential Oil

Cedarwood, Himalayan Essential Oil

$21.00
Size 10ml
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Pure Essential Oil | Cedrus deodara

Himalayan Cedarwood Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil obtained from the wood of Cedrus deodara, used in perfumery to add warm, woody depth with a soft balsamic and slightly sweet character. It provides a smooth, grounding base that feels rounder and more resinous than sharper cedarwood types.

Himalayan Cedarwood presents a rich woody profile with gentle sweetness, warm balsamic facets, and a faintly smoky undertone. Compared to Virginian cedarwood, it is less dry and pencil-like, reading smoother and more enveloping. The aroma feels calm and substantial, contributing depth without sharpness.

Himalayan Cedarwood functions primarily as a base note, offering structure, warmth, and longevity.

Recommended concentration: 0.5–22%

Particularly effective in:
Woody ambers, incense-style compositions, orientals, and chypres

Blends well with:
Sandalwood, patchouli, and vetiver
Resins (frankincense, labdanum, benzoin)
Spices and florals needing grounding
Musks and amber molecules for diffusion

Suitable for non-perfumery applications including candles, soaps, body products, and home fragrance

It adds roundness and depth, smoothing sharper or more volatile materials.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Cedrus deodara
Plant Part: Wood
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 91771-47-0
Origin: Himalayan region (commonly India or Nepal; varies by batch)
Odour Profile: Woody, warm, balsamic, softly smoky
Appearance: Pale yellow to amber liquid
Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol
Key Components:
α-Himachalene, β-himachalene, cedrol, himachalol

Dilute before skin application
Store in a cool, dark place in a tightly sealed container
Shelf life: 3–4 years when stored correctly

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