cedarwood

noun ce·dar·wood \ ˈsē-dər-ˌwu̇d \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

Definition of cedarwood

: the wood of a cedar that is especially repellent to insects

Recent Examples of cedarwood from the Web

Made in small batches in Portland, this all-natural oil aims to get energy flowing with scents of cedarwood, sage, lavender, grapefruit and peppermint.

— sara kennedy, The Seattle Times, "Father’s Day gifts for dads with Seattle style," 8 June 2018
New Job will get anyone excited for their next gig with its paper, cedarwood and leather scent that's finished with a hint of citrus.

— Country Living, "These Candles Will Remind You of Your Favorite Childhood Memories," 8 Aug. 2017
This limited-edition fragrance is fragile and soft with notes of cedarwood, lily, and tarragon.

— Allure, "The 22 Prettiest Valentine's Day Beauty Gifts," 29 Jan. 2018
Or ask one of the staff to create a blend for your stay (complimentary for guests) — the lavender, cedarwood, and chamomile blend works wonders for relaxing.

— kari bodnarchuk, BostonGlobe.com, "Cedarbrook Lodge is Seattle’s airport hideaway," 13 Mar. 2018
Fornasetti’s earthy cedarwood and lavender fragrance, has a cheekier design.

— ashley weatherford, The Cut, "Which Expensive Beauty Products Are Actually Worth Your Money?," 26 Oct. 2017
Design elements include a crystal-shaped roof light, Lebanese cedarwood, black granite, stucco posts, backlit alabaster walls, and a large atrium lobby.

— Condé Nast Traveler, "Grand Hyatt Berlin," 20 Oct. 2017
Sourced from the Amazon, this featherweight hair oil nourishes strands with annatto, pumpkin seed, and argan oils and boasts a light yet addictive scent courtesy of white cedarwood, musk, and rose.

— lauren valenti, Vogue, "These 6 Korean Beauty Products are Bonafide Game Changers," 16 Oct. 2017
The former contains a blend of eucalyptus and spearmint essential oils to soothe and uplift, while the Sleep blend has an aromatic mix of snooze-inducing lavender, calming cedarwood and for a limited time, black chamomile extract, too.

— rachel jacoby zoldan, Teen Vogue, "Bath and Body Works Launches Oil to Cream Aromatherapy Cleanser," 25 Aug. 2017

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