Cedarwood Virginia Oil

🔎 Botanical Name — Juniperus virginiana

📂 CAS N° — 8000-27-9

📝 Odor Type — Woody

📈 Odor Strength — Medium

👃🏼 Odor Profile — Virginia Cedarwood Oil, also known as "Southern Red Cedar" or "Bedford Cedarwood Oil," emanates a pale yellow to slightly orange-yellow hue. Upon rectification, it transforms into a clear, oily liquid. Initially, its aroma is characterized by an oily-woody sweetness, exuding mild and pleasant balsamic notes typical of cedarwood. As it dries, the scent evolves into a drier and more woody fragrance, distinct from its initial balsamic undertones. Unlike some cedarwood oils, Virginia Cedarwood Oil does not crystallize at ordinary temperatures, offering a smoother consistency and uninterrupted olfactory experience.

⚗️ Uses — Virginia Cedarwood Oil finds extensive application in perfumery, particularly in soap production, where it serves as a fixative and cost-effective alternative for fragrances like vetiver oil, sandalwood oil, and patchouli oil. Its dry-woody character and fixative properties make it universally adaptable across various industrial and household products, including room sprays, disinfectants, insecticides, and cleansers. Additionally, it was historically used as a mosquito repellent when mixed with Ceylon citronella oil. Furthermore, this oil is valued for its role as a source of Cedrene, a key ingredient in the production of diverse perfumery chemicals, adding to its significance in fragrance formulation and chemical synthesis.