Cedar Fragrance Oil with Orange Blossom and Frankincense by Flaires of Spain 12ml

A Deep Cedar Fragrance Oil with Soft Floral Notes

This cedar fragrance oil by Flaires of Spain comes in a 12 ml glass bottle. It blends cedar, orange blossom and frankincense. The scent opens with woods and flowers. It finishes deep and gentle, like a fine cologne scent for men, but not too strong. Use it in creams, soaps and oils.

Product Details

• Type: Cedar fragrance oil
• Material: Fragrance oil blend in a glass bottle
• Size: 12 ml (0.4 oz)
• Olfactory family: Floral, woods
• Main notes: Cedar, orange blossom, frankincense
• Made in: Spain by Flaires
• Includes: One bottle
• Use: Mix with creams, soaps or oils
• Display: Store upright with the cap closed
• Product number: L-034

Cedar in the Ancient World

Cedar of Lebanon timber was prized across the ancient Near East. Phoenician coastal towns sold cedar wood to Egypt. Cedar beams were used in the temple at Jerusalem, according to 1 Kings. Large temples at Ephesus and Sippar also had cedar ceilings.

Cedar Oil in Antiquity

In the Epic of Gilgamesh, a flood survivor offers oil of reeds, cedar and myrtle. Herodotus says Egyptians used cedar oil in mummification. Cedar oil was also used to protect books from worms and rot.

Using and Storing Your Oil

Add a few drops of this cedar fragrance oil to your own base. Pair it with a frankincense fragrance oil or a citrus note for more depth. It makes a woody floral scent that suits a quiet room. Browse more scents in the Fragrance Oils collection or the full Museumize fragrance collection. Keep the cap tight and store the bottle upright, away from heat and direct sun. A frankincense fragrance oil adds a resinous note to many woody blends. A woody floral scent feels calm and grounded. Many people like a cologne scent for men to feel deep but light.

Cedar has scented temples, ships and palaces for thousands of years. Its warm, resinous character still anchors woody blends today.

For More Reading from the Web

• Want to know why kings in Persia, Jerusalem and Ephesus all wanted cedar? This Livius.org article follows the timber across the ancient world. Cedar - Livius.org