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Cedarwood Atlas
Cedrus atlantica
Chemotype: himachalene / atlantone type
- PLANT PART
- wood
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- base
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 55 / 100
- Note layer
- base
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 5%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- low
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-related phototoxic restriction identified in the cited sources.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
Atlas cedarwood is a true Cedrus wood oil defined by beta-, alpha-, and gamma-himachalene with supporting atlantone ketones. This chemistry is distinct from Virginian, Texas, and Chinese cedarwood oils, which are typically richer in cedrol, cedrene, and thujopsene rather than himachalene-atlantone markers.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| beta-himachalene | 40.6% | 35.8–45.4% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCedarwood Essential Oil Atlas Supplier, Manufacturer & Wholesaler https://www.kusharomaexports.com/essential-oils/cedarwood-essential-oil-atlas (Key constituents: b-Himachalene 35.8-45.4%) |
| alpha-himachalene | 14.85% | 11.3–18.4% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCedarwood Essential Oil Atlas Supplier, Manufacturer & Wholesaler https://www.kusharomaexports.com/essential-oils/cedarwood-essential-oil-atlas (Key constituents: a-Himachalene 11.3-18.4%) |
| (E)-alpha-atlantone | 8.3% | 4.2–12.4% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceCedarwood Essential Oil Atlas Supplier, Manufacturer & Wholesaler https://www.kusharomaexports.com/essential-oils/cedarwood-essential-oil-atlas (Key constituents: (E)-a-Atlantone 4.2-12.4%) |
| gamma-himachalene | 7.75% | 5.8–9.7% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCedarwood Essential Oil Atlas Supplier, Manufacturer & Wholesaler https://www.kusharomaexports.com/essential-oils/cedarwood-essential-oil-atlas (Key constituents: g-Himachalene 5.8-9.7%) |
| himachalol | 2.7% | 1.7–3.7% | sesquiterpene alcohol | View sourceCedarwood Essential Oil Atlas Supplier, Manufacturer & Wholesaler https://www.kusharomaexports.com/essential-oils/cedarwood-essential-oil-atlas (Key constituents: Himachalol 1.7-3.7%) |
| delta-cadinene | 1.5% | 0.4–2.6% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceCedarwood Essential Oil Atlas Supplier, Manufacturer & Wholesaler https://www.kusharomaexports.com/essential-oils/cedarwood-essential-oil-atlas (Key constituents: d-Cadinene 0.4-2.6%) |
Profile source: Cedarwood Essential Oil Atlas Supplier, Manufacturer & Wholesaler; Cedarwood Essential Oil (Atlas) - New Directions Aromatics; Essential Oil Safety and Dermal Limits: A Guide for Skincare Formulators · https://www.kusharomaexports.com/essential-oils/cedarwood-essential-oil-atlas ; https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/oils/essential-oils/cedarwood-essential-oil-atlas ; https://www.craft360.com.au/blogs/news/essential-oil-safety-and-dermal-limits-a-beginners-guide-for-skincare-formulators-v2
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for grounding and calming, meditative blends
- reported to support restful sleep when diffused in the evening
- used in skin-care blends for its traditional reputation of soothing dry or irritated skin
- traditionally used in haircare preparations reputed to support a healthy scalp
- used in perfumery as a soft, woody-sweet base note and fixative
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 1 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- No public source located in this pass provided directly measured tenacity-hour values for Atlas cedarwood oil.