Cedarwood, Virginian Essential Oil

$21.00
Cedarwood, Virginian Essential Oil

Cedarwood, Virginian Essential Oil

$21.00
Size 10ml

Pure Essential Oil | Juniperus virginiana

Virginian Cedarwood Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil obtained from the wood of Juniperus virginiana, used in perfumery to provide dry, woody structure with soft balsamic and pencil-shaving facets. It is a classic woody material valued for clarity, stability, and fixative properties.

Virginian Cedarwood presents a dry, clean woody profile with gently smoky, balsamic, and slightly leathery nuances. Compared to Atlas or Texas cedarwood, it is sharper and drier, with a distinctive pencil-wood character. It adds definition and backbone rather than sweetness, helping compositions feel crisp, grounded, and well-structured.

Virginian Cedarwood functions primarily as a base note and structural support.

Recommended concentration: 0.5–10%

Particularly effective in:
Woody, aromatic, and fougère compositions
Masculine-leaning and minimalist structures

Blends well with:
Citrus notes (bergamot, lemon)
Aromatics (lavender, rosemary, clary sage)
Woods (sandalwood, cypress, hinoki)
Musks and amber materials

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

It contributes dryness, longevity, and clarity without dominating a blend.

Material Type: Essential oil
Botanical Name: Juniperus virginiana
Plant Part: Wood
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
CAS Number: 8000-27-9
Origin: North America
Odour Profile: Dry woody, pencil-shaving, lightly balsamic, smoky
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Solubility: Soluble in oil and alcohol
Key Components: Cedrol, thujopsene, α-cedrene, β-cedrene

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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