Cedarwood Atlas EO

This fragrance exudes grounding, serenity and timelessness — ideal as a base note in perfumes seeking depth and stability.

It is less sharp than Virginia cedar and softer than Himalayan cedar, with an elegant, dry wood note that blends beautifully with Vetiver, Labdanum, Patchouli and Frankincense.

 

Atlas cedar oil ( Cedrus atlantica ) is a beloved base note in fine perfumery, prized for its warm, woody, and balsamic character.
It adds depth, tranquility and elegance to a wide range of fragrance compositions.

Olfactory role

• Base note with a dry woody , sweet-balsamic and slightly leathery aroma
• Provides structure and fixation to volatile top notes
• Has a calming, introspective character that works well in meditative or personal perfumes

 

Perfume types in which it appears

• Fougère : as a grounding base under Lavender, Geranium and Coumarin
• Chypre : in combination with Patchouli, Bergamot and Oakmoss
• Oriental and leathery perfumes : as a soft counterpart to resins and animal notes
• Natural perfumes : for their warm, enveloping scent and good tenacity

 

Combines well with

• Vetiver , Labdanum , Patchouli , Frankincense , Sandalwood , Bergamot , Lavender
• Works as a bridge between aromatic and balsamic elements

 

Dosage & IFRA

• Typical dosage in perfume compound: 0.5–5%
• IFRA Category 4 (leave-on): allowed up to 8% in the final product