Family: Woody
Character: dry · woody · pencil-like
Pyramid position: Base notes
Intensity: Intense

Atlas Cedar

Atlas Cedar is a warm, woody fragrance note derived from the wood of the Atlas cedar tree native to the Atlas Mountains. It offers a dry, slightly smoky aroma with subtle balsamic and earthy undertones. The scent brings depth, elegance, and a natural forest-like character to perfumes, often used to create a grounding and long-lasting base.

Chemistry and Molecular Structure

Atlas Cedar fragrance is mainly composed of sesquiterpenes such as cedrol, himachalene, and atlantone. These molecules have complex hydrocarbon structures with multiple carbon rings that contribute to the woody and slightly smoky aroma. Their relatively high molecular weight and low volatility help the scent act as a stable base note in perfumery.

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