Himalayan Cedarwood Absolute Oil - Cedrus deodara

Cedrus deodara · Rich Earthy Sweet Wood

Himalayan Cedarwood is a rich, earthy, sweetly woody oil of Cedrus deodara, from the Himalayan plateau. With a warm, balsamic-woody character and soft sweet notes, this cedarwood is a grounding base note for perfumery, aromatherapy and natural fragrance. (This grade is hydro-distilled, so it is a wood oil rather than a solvent-extracted absolute.)

Quick Facts

• Botanical Name: Cedrus deodara

• Common Name: Himalayan cedarwood, deodar

• Family: Pinaceae

• Source: Wood

• Origin: Himalayan plateau

• Processing Method: Hydro / steam distillation (wood oil)

• Colour / Consistency: Amber to dark viscous liquid

Aroma Profile

Himalayan Cedarwood has a rich, earthy, sweetly woody, balsamic scent — a warm, grounding base note.

Blends beautifully with: Cedarwood pairs with wood, floral, citrus and resin materials, including Sandalwood, Vetiver, Rose, Bergamot, Patchouli, and Frankincense.

Deodar, Tree of the Gods

Himalayan cedarwood (Cedrus deodara), the deodar or 'tree of the gods', gives a rich, earthy, sweetly woody oil long valued in India. It is a warm, grounding base note for perfumery and aromatherapy.

Harvesting & Extraction

Himalayan cedarwood is produced by hydro / steam distillation of the wood — a wood oil (essential oil), distinct from a solvent-extracted absolute.

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

• Perfumery — a rich, earthy-woody base note for wood and oriental accords.

• Natural fragrance — a warm, grounding note for niche compositions.

• Aromatherapy — a calming, grounding note in aromatherapy blends.

• Household — a warm woody note in natural products.

Related Oils You May Like

For more warm, woody and grounding materials, explore related absolutes: Cedarleaf (Thuja) Absolute, Vetiver Absolute, Oakmoss Absolute, and our pure floral absolutes.

Caution: Himalayan cedarwood is generally gentle but concentrated, so dilute and patch test; best avoided during pregnancy. Absolutes are highly concentrated and contain trace extraction solvent, so always dilute well before use, patch test, and use externally only. Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of children.

Technical Analysis

Key Constituents

Typical Composition · Qualitative

Himalayan cedarwood is rich in himachalenes and atlantones. Typical qualitative constituents below; batch values vary.

Safety Summary

• Hazards: Gentle; concentrated.

• Contraindications: Dilute and patch test; avoid in pregnancy.

Technical Notes

• Wood oil — Hydro-distilled wood oil, not an absolute.

• Batch documentation — Specification and batch documentation available on request.

Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Himalayan cedarwood?
It is a rich, earthy, sweetly woody oil of Cedrus deodara (deodar), from the Himalayan plateau.

Is it an absolute?
No — this grade is hydro-distilled, so it is a wood oil (essential oil) rather than a solvent-extracted absolute.

What does it smell like?
Rich, earthy, sweetly woody and balsamic.

What is it used for?
Perfumery, natural fragrance, aromatherapy and household products.