7 reviews for Cedarwood Atlas E.O
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€2.80 – €36.60
Adam Michael has this to say “Cedarwood atlas essential oil is a powerful antiseptic, used particularly for bronchial and urinary tract infections. It is very effective for cystitis and vaginal infections and discharges (always remembering the need for medical investigation to identify the cause). It is mucolytic (i.e, it breaks down mucus) which makes it doubly useful in treating catarrh conditions, especially chronic bronchitis. Cedarwood atlas essential oil is used in skincare as a mild astringent, and its antiseptic properties make it valuable in treating acne. Its “masculine” odour makes it acceptable to young men and boys with acne, who might reject sweeter-smelling oils. It is used in men’s toiletries, especially aftershaves where both the astringent and antiseptic properties are helpful. It is also helpful for dandruff and other scalp problems. However, its popularity as a masculine perfume may be connected with its traditional reputation as an aphrodisiac. It certainly has a tonic and stimulant action on the whole body, while at the same time reducing stress and tension, so there is some foundation for this belief.
Cedarwood atlas is closely related to the biblical Cedar of Lebanon and its therapeutic properties have been recognised since antiquity. Cedar was used by all the ancient civilizations in medicine, cosmetics and perfumery, and by the Egyptians in embalming. The wood itself is very aromatic, due to the high percentage of essential oil it contains, and was used for building and making storage chests, as the odour repels termites, ants, moths and other harmful insects. In common with other aromatic woods, it was widely used as incense. It is still used as temple incense in Tibet (and among Tibetan exiles) as well as having important uses in traditional Tibetan medicine. Red in colour, produced from the wood by steam distillation and of a pourable viscosity.”
Botanical Name: Cedrus atlantica
Origin: Morocco
Safety Data: Not to be used during pregnancy
Wholesale weights (all prices excluding vat): 100G = 30 Euros.
Mauricio (verified owner) –
What would any perfumist do without Cedarwood? There’s a reason this may be the most widely used base note ever: it simply works. Tenacious, easy to use and blend, versatile, pretty affordable and, most important, able to hold its own as a great scent, having Cedarwood at your organ is a no-brainer.
Comparing to my Himalayan Cedarwood from another source, this one seems brighter, rounder and more balsamic, almost stepping into resins’ territory. Beyond its bitter-ish body, I can sniff fairly sweet nuances that appear when it is highly diluted. If you blend it with terpenes, it will sing high and clear hymns to the heavens.
This material gives an outstanding backbone to citrus, especially Lemon, and can work as a solid structure for pretty much every style. If you’re not quite sure where you’re going, just start with this Cedarwood Atlas and see what happens from there.
Michael Williams (verified owner) –
Fresh, sweet & beautiful on the nose, this material is so easy to work with & versatile.It also brings out the best in citrus notes to bring out a heavenly scent.
Esther Bohnhardt (verified owner) –
Atlas cedarwood as we all know it: sweet strong balsamic scent, I like it for room/ambiance and like the other reviewer said, it is great paired with citrus/lemony oils.
thursturston (verified owner) –
I’m not that much of a fan of Atlas cedar, but this material is of fine quality for sure. I guess I just prefer the peppery smoke and bark like body of Virginia cedar. Atlas couldn’t be anymore different, it’s much more pine like, with a sappy, lemon, olibanum uplift to it, a bracing and lovely woody smell no doubt, still figuring out how best to utilise it but probably would compliment frankincense, vetiver or citrus perhaps? or maybe in stark contrast to birch tar or guaiac?
Kristina M (verified owner) –
What can i say about such a beauty that only nature can create – marvelous !
It’s almost one of the most used essential oils in natural perfumery and it really makes wonders in a blend – sometimes i ask myself how can such a precious material can be available at such a low cost !
It is a sweet, creamy woody with a hint of floral magic. Softly balsamic, and many says it to be masculine – but as long as i do not believe perfume has gender i would widely use it for any person be it male or female.
It is slightly camphorous, persistent with that pleasant bitter note as well.
Cedar wood is cedar wood – as rose is rose 😉 🙂
Jephero Ire (verified owner) –
If you ever hear of a scent or a note having texture, this is an excellent example. It smells simultaneously of fresh rough cut cedar wood, and of ancient polished cedar paneling. At first, it is more bitter than sweet, with a fresh lift in the top, but as it dries, it becomes sweeter, sexier, and melts beautifully with your skin in such a way, it could rival musks. There is a bare breath of cool crushed green cedar leaves that wafts almost unnoticed, but offers a minty camphoraceous edge to compliment the near-mustiness… this is the best cedarwood EO I’ve ever had. A real masterpiece.
Oiland (verified owner) –
Can’t get over it. One of my favorites for all this years. Woody, nutty but in the same time sweet and soft. One of the best oils to work on self-confidence