Cedarwood Oil, Himalaya (CAS 68991-36-6) is a natural essential oil derived from the wood of the Himalayan cedar tree. It is characterized by its warm, woody, and slightly balsamic aroma, making it a popular choice in perfumery for adding depth and richness to compositions. This oil is often used as a base note, providing a grounding effect in fragrance formulations. It blends well with other woody notes, florals, and spices, enhancing the overall complexity of a scent. In terms of safety and regulatory considerations, Cedarwood Oil is generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetics and fragrances, but it is important to be aware of potential allergenic components. As with many natural extracts, it may contain allergens that require labeling under various regulations, including the EU's allergen declaration requirements. Perfumers often utilize Cedarwood Oil, Himalaya in both fine fragrances and personal care products, appreciating its versatility and the warm, comforting character it imparts. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
Dry, pencil-shaving cedar with a soft balsamic warmth and a faint smoky-resinous undertone. Less sharp than Virginia cedar and slightly sweeter, with a rounded, pleasantly dusty woodiness that lingers as a mellow, meditative wood base.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, page 103.
Deodar Cedarwood Oil is a yellowish to brownish-yellow oil (when crude), somewhat viscous.
It has a rich, sweet-woody, almost balsamic odor, closely reminiscent of Atlas cedarwood oil. It presents similar cresylic-camphoraceous topnotes, but it also becomes delicately sweet-woody on its lasting dryout.
Deodar Cedarwood Oil can replace the Atlas Cedarwood Oil in almost any soap perfume formula.
It is steam distilled from the wood of Cedrus Deodara.
Restricted IFRA-standard materials typically present in this NCS at the listed concentrations.
| Constituent | CAS | Typical % |
|---|---|---|
| LONGIFOLENE | 475-20-7 | 0.7% |