Atlas Cedarwood

Harvested from the highlands of Morocco, Atlas Cedar (Cedrus atlantica) is a conifer with age in its bones. Its essential oil is drawn not from leaves or blooms, but from heartwood—slow-distilled, resin-rich. The trees grow in silence, where rock meets wind. Their scent, once freed, carries something ancient and assured.

Sap: the living resin that becomes oil, captured in its raw, golden flow.

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A lineage of preservation—cedar as sacred structure and scent.

Cedar has long stood at the threshold between worlds.

In Egypt, its oil was used in embalming—the act of preserving soul through scent. In Tibet and Nepal, cedarwood smoke purifies space before prayer, calling clarity into the room. The Sumerians blended it with myrrh in sacred salves. In the Americas, western cedars were burned in ceremony to banish illness and bless the home. Though species vary, the cedar spirit remains: it protects, preserves, and prepares the body for stillness.

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Medicinal Properties

Atlas Cedarwood offers quiet strength to the skin and scalp. It’s known for its antifungal and antimicrobial properties—often used in formulations to soothe eczema, calm acne, or balance oil production. In massage oils, it supports lymphatic flow, easing fluid retention and soft tension. Its actions are subtle, grounding, and safe for most skin types when properly diluted.

Aroma Properties

The aroma is dry and woody, with a faint hint of smoke—neither sweet nor sharp. It settles low in a blend, anchoring lighter notes and giving shape to fleeting top accords. On its own, it smells like carved wood, sun-warmed and still. Use it when a scent needs depth without heaviness. It calms the mind and brings the breath down into the belly.