Cedarwood has balsamic undertones and a camphoraceous odor that reminds you of an heirloom hope chest or a good aftershave. This aromatic wood scent can call to mind pencil shavings and fine cigar boxes, both of which are often manufactured from cedar.

Why does cedar smell so good?

First off, it's important to understand why cedar wood smells good. Surprisingly, the smell itself actually isn't the major payoff with cedar wood. Moreover, the reason the wood smells good is because it contains the compound thujaplicin.

What scent is Cedarwood?

As a warm, woody essential oil, Cedarwood oil produces an aroma that is reminiscent of the outdoors. Because of its warm properties, Cedarwood oil blends well with herbal oils like Clary Sage, woody oils like Cypress, and even other spicy essential oils like Frankincense.