INCI Name
Cedrus Atlantica Bar...
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
7/10
Category
fragrances
What It Does
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil extracted from the bark of the Atlas cedar tree native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco and Algeria. This oil is particularly valued for its high sesquiterpene content (primarily atlantone, β-himachalene, and γ-himachalene), which gives it exceptional fixative properties and a warm, balsamic-woody aroma that's drier and more refined than Virginia cedarwood. Formulators choose Atlas cedarwood specifically for its superior tenacity in fragrance compositions, its traditional use in aromatherapy applications, and its ability to blend harmoniously with both masculine and unisex fragrance profiles while providing natural antimicrobial benefits.
Technical Properties
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
plant-derived
Feedstock
Atlas cedar tree bark (Cedrus atlantica) from North Africa
Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
- Common Name
- Cedarwood Essential Oil
- Category
- fragrances