Common UsesCedarwood oil–used in cosmetics, perfumes, home odorants, and as an insect control agent–is usually extracted from sawdust and wood chips by steam distillation.
Mixes well withHerbal oils like Clary Sage, woody oils like Cypress, and even other spicy essential oils like Frankincense. Cedarwood oil also blends well with Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, Lemon, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Thyme, and Vetiver
Extraction MethodSteam distillation, Carbon dioxide distillation, and Cold pressing.
Strength of AromaMedium
Botanical nameCedrus deodara
Specific Gravity0.97200 – 0.98300 @ 25°C
Refractive Index1.51400 – 1.52900 @ 20°C
Common UsesCedarwood oil–used in cosmetics, perfumes, home odorants, and as an insect control agent–is usually extracted from sawdust and wood chips by steam distillation.