Sourced from Juniperus virginiana harvested in the southeastern United States, particularly Virginia and Texas, this oil is obtained through steam distillation of chipped heartwood and roots. Its composition is defined by cedrol, cedrene, and thujopsene, which together create a dry, linear woody profile. The opening is clean and slightly sharp, with a familiar pencil-shaving nuance that quickly establishes structure. As it evolves, a soft, subtly balsamic warmth emerges, supported by its moderate tenacity. Its diffusion is controlled rather than expansive, making it highly functional in composition. In perfumery, Cedarwood Virginia functions as a fixative and structural backbone, reinforcing woody accords, stabilizing volatile top notes, and providing clarity and dryness in fougère, woody, and masculine fragrance frameworks.
Cedarwood Essential Oil – Virginia
Juniperus virginiana
Natural Origin
Sustainably Sourced
GC-MS Tested
FEMA
| CAS number | 8000-27-9 |
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| Origin | United States (primarily Virginia, Tennessee, Texas, and southeastern regions) |
| Applications | Fine fragrance, soaps, detergents, incense, perfumery fixative, cosmetics, aromatherapy |
| Organoleptic Properties | Dry, woody, clean, slightly sweet with characteristic pencil-shaving nuances and soft balsamic undertones |
| Form | Liquid |
| Density | 0.940 – 0.970 |
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| Crop Season | Year-round harvesting; peak processing October – March |
| Part Used | Heartwood, roots, and wood chips |
| Method of Extraction | Steam Distillation |
| Shelf Life | 24–36 months |
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow or amber liquid |
| Optical Rotation | -25° to -55° |
| Refractive Index @ 20°C | 1.500 – 1.515 |
| Chemical Constituents | Cedrol, Cedrene, Thujopsene, Sesquiterpenes |
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