cedarwood
noun
ce·dar·wood
ˈsē-dər-ˌwu̇d 
: the wood of a cedar that is especially repellent to insects
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English Moss, with its fresh eucalyptus and cedarwood, also has a green apple note for those who love a scent that’s ever so tart.
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Finally, cedarwood, oakmoss, orris root, and musk anchor the scent in a warming, slightly masculine base.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
The fragrance is complete with notes of cedarwood, cashmere musk, cardamom and black pepper.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Among the key notes from the original fragrance, jasmine, blood orange, golden amber, red peony, vanilla musk and cedarwood oil all feature in the layers of the perfume.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Finally, cedarwood, oakmoss, orris root, and musk anchor the scent in a warming, slightly masculine base.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 3 Mar. 2025
The fragrance is complete with notes of cedarwood, cashmere musk, cardamom and black pepper.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Among the key notes from the original fragrance, jasmine, blood orange, golden amber, red peony, vanilla musk and cedarwood oil all feature in the layers of the perfume.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Cedarwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedarwood. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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