cedarwood
noun
ce·dar·wood
ˈsē-dər-ˌwu̇d 
: the wood of a cedar that is especially repellent to insects
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The scent—redolent of cedarwood, sandalwood, pomegranate, and frankincense—sets a calm, grounding tone for any visit.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Inspired by the rarer, shadow-seeking white violet, the fragrance pairs verdant-green floral notes with white tea, cedarwood, and a touch of guaiac wood.
—Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
That’s when the base aroma of vanilla bean, ambroxan, and cedarwood bloom into a sweet, yet fresh and natural foundation.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Inspired by the rarer, shadow-seeking white violet, the fragrance pairs verdant-green floral notes with white tea, cedarwood, and a touch of guaiac wood.
—Air Mail, 28 Mar. 2026
That’s when the base aroma of vanilla bean, ambroxan, and cedarwood bloom into a sweet, yet fresh and natural foundation.
—Essence, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Cedarwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedarwood. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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