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Cedar (Atlas)

Essential Oil

Cedrus atlantica (Atlas)

Origin: Morocco (Atlas)

About

A warm, woody, slightly sweet oil with calming and grounding properties. Particularly effective for respiratory support, dry skin and scalp conditions, and emotional grounding in massage. Atlas cedarwood is preferred over Virginian for therapeutic use.

One of the oldest used aromatics, cedarwood resin was used by the ancient Egyptians for embalming and by Mesopotamian civilisations in temple rituals. Atlas cedarwood from Morocco is distilled from the Atlas Mountains and is considered the superior therapeutic variety.

Benefits

  • Grounding and calming
  • Supports respiratory function
  • Beneficial for dry skin and dandruff
  • Mild astringent for oily skin
  • Emotionally stabilising

Pairings (59)

Caution
Cedar (Virginian)

Both are cedar-family oils with similar woody profiles; blending them may create an overpowering aroma with little therapeutic gain over using one alone.

Caution
Spearmint

Spearmint's fresh, sweet mintiness contrasts sharply with Cedar's warm woody depth and may create an unbalanced, competing aroma profile.

Caution
Lemongrass

Lemongrass is a potent dermal sensitiser and its sharp, citrusy intensity can clash aromatically with Cedar's warm woodiness — use with care and low dilution.

Caution
Neem

Neem's very pungent, sulphurous aroma will clash significantly with Cedar's warm, woody scent and may overpower the blend entirely.

Caution
Clove Bud

Clove Bud is a strong dermal sensitiser and its spicy intensity can overpower Cedar's warm woodiness — use only at very low concentrations with care.

Caution
Peppermint

Peppermint's sharp, cooling intensity can clash aromatically with Cedar's warm woodiness and may overpower the blend at typical concentrations.

Excellent
Cardamom

Cardamom's warm, spicy sweetness blends harmoniously with Cedar to create grounding, sensual massage blends with excellent aromatic depth.

Excellent
Rose Otto

Rose Otto's exquisite floral depth pairs magnificently with Cedar's woody warmth in premium, emotionally nourishing massage blends.

Excellent
Copaiba

Copaiba's balsamic, resinous character harmonises beautifully with Cedar and enhances its anti-inflammatory and grounding effects.

Excellent
Cypress

Both oils share woody, grounding qualities and a complementary aroma profile, enhancing lymphatic and calming blends.

Excellent
Helichrysum

Helichrysum's powerful skin-regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties beautifully complement Cedar's skin and tissue-supportive qualities.

Excellent
Jasmine Absolute

Jasmine's rich, exotic floral note contrasts and uplifts Cedar's deep woodiness into a beautifully complex, sensual massage blend.

Excellent
Juniper Berry

Juniper Berry's detoxifying, diuretic properties pair powerfully with Cedar for lymphatic drainage and cellulite massage treatments.

Excellent
Neroli

Neroli's delicate floral citrus note lifts Cedar's depth beautifully, creating a sophisticated, emotionally balancing massage blend.

Excellent
Sweet Marjoram

Sweet Marjoram's warming, muscle-relaxing, and sedative properties enhance Cedar's calming and grounding profile for stress and tension massage.

Excellent
Common spruce

Atlas cedar and spruce share a complementary woody, forest profile that creates a deeply grounding and harmonious blend.

Excellent
Agarwood

Atlas Cedar's woody, balsamic character blends seamlessly with Agarwood, creating a deeply grounding and meditative aromatic profile ideal for stress-relief massage.

Excellent
Vetiver

Vetiver's deep, earthy, smoky base note harmonises magnificently with Cedar to create profoundly grounding and stress-relieving massage blends.

Excellent
Lavender

Lavender is a universally compatible oil whose calming, skin-supportive properties enhance Cedar's grounding and antiseptic qualities perfectly.

Excellent
Frankincense

Frankincense and Cedar are a classic, deeply grounding pairing with shared resinous, meditative qualities that enhance each other's calming effects.

Excellent
Bergamot

Bergamot's fresh, citrusy brightness lifts Cedar's deep woodiness into a beautifully balanced, stress-relieving blend.

Excellent
Sweet Almond

Sweet Almond is a classic, versatile carrier that pairs beautifully with Cedar across a wide range of massage applications.

Excellent
Grapeseed

Grapeseed's light, neutral profile is an ideal carrier for Cedar, allowing full therapeutic delivery without altering the blend's character.

Excellent
Apricot Kernel

A light, nourishing carrier that allows Cedar's woody aroma and lymphatic benefits to absorb beautifully without heaviness.

Excellent
Fractionated Coconut

Fractionated Coconut is a light, odourless carrier that lets Cedar's therapeutic and aromatic profile shine without interference.

Excellent
Geranium

Geranium's floral, balancing properties complement Cedar's woody depth and both support the lymphatic and skin systems synergistically.

Excellent
Ginger

Ginger's warming, circulatory properties work synergistically with Cedar in detoxifying and lymphatic massage blends.

Excellent
Jojoba

Jojoba's skin-balancing, long-lasting properties make it an ideal carrier for Cedar, particularly in facial or scalp blends targeting oily conditions.

Excellent
Macadamia

Macadamia's skin-nourishing, palmitoleic-acid-rich profile pairs beautifully with Cedar for luxurious body and facial massage blends.

Excellent
Marula

Marula's lightweight, antioxidant-rich profile complements Cedar's skin and lymphatic benefits in high-end body treatment formulations.

Excellent
Roman Chamomile

Roman Chamomile's gentle, soothing, anti-inflammatory properties harmonise beautifully with Cedar's calming and skin-supportive profile.

Excellent
Clary Sage

Atlas cedar's warm woody depth complements clary sage's earthiness beautifully, enhancing grounding and stress-relieving massage blends.

Excellent
Argan

Argan's skin-regenerating properties complement Cedar's antiseptic and skin-balancing qualities perfectly for facial and body blends.

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Properties

Aroma
warm, woody, sweet, pencil-shavings
Max Dilution
5%

Contraindications

  • Avoid in pregnancy
  • Ensure Atlas variety for therapeutic use