cedarwood
noun
ce·dar·wood
ˈsē-dər-ˌwu̇d 
: the wood of a cedar that is especially repellent to insects
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To scale up on the theme, add curtains or drapery for a peekaboo moment, and pique curiosity by scentscaping with candles or glass diffusers that exude notes of cedarwood and dark florals such as jasmine.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The nostalgic blend is ripe with lemon, apple, and cedarwood, reminiscent of breezy summer days stretched out on the beach.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The milk is available in three scents; Only Human, a subtle gourmand that blends vanilla bean, cedarwood, and Ambroxan, is a personal favorite.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Cardamom brings a cozy warmth, iris and violet add brightness, and sandalwood and cedarwood give it that signature leathery edge.
—Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
The nostalgic blend is ripe with lemon, apple, and cedarwood, reminiscent of breezy summer days stretched out on the beach.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
The milk is available in three scents; Only Human, a subtle gourmand that blends vanilla bean, cedarwood, and Ambroxan, is a personal favorite.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Cardamom brings a cozy warmth, iris and violet add brightness, and sandalwood and cedarwood give it that signature leathery edge.
—Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Cedarwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedarwood. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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