cedarwood
noun
ce·dar·wood
ˈsē-dər-ˌwu̇d 
: the wood of a cedar that is especially repellent to insects
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Notes of vanilla bean, ambroxan, and cedarwood blend with invigorating pink pepper, bergamot, and lily to create a scent that's complex, addictive, and perfect for fall.
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Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 8 Oct. 2025
From Courtney Cox’s home brand, this scent uses a space-cleansing blend of Chinese eucalyptus oil, spearmint, black tea, Texan white cedarwood, and dried Indian papyrus.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Boy Smells rarely if ever goes on sale, but its cult-favorite scent, LES (with notes of cedarwood, bergamot, black currant, and peony), is discounted right this minute.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2025
The vanilla and cedarwood in Only Human actually plays beautifully with the rosewood and sandalwood in Oud Wood.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Sep. 2025
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Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 8 Oct. 2025
From Courtney Cox’s home brand, this scent uses a space-cleansing blend of Chinese eucalyptus oil, spearmint, black tea, Texan white cedarwood, and dried Indian papyrus.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Boy Smells rarely if ever goes on sale, but its cult-favorite scent, LES (with notes of cedarwood, bergamot, black currant, and peony), is discounted right this minute.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2025
The vanilla and cedarwood in Only Human actually plays beautifully with the rosewood and sandalwood in Oud Wood.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cedarwood
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“Cedarwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedarwood. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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