cedarwood
noun
ce·dar·wood
ˈsē-dər-ˌwu̇d 
: the wood of a cedar that is especially repellent to insects
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And, of course, the brand’s ambery-woody notes (hi, sandalwood and cedarwood) are the cherry on top.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 Dec. 2025
Red is a blend of citrus and aromatic herbal, with notes of patchouli, cedarwood and white musk.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
The scent is light but complex, and only rivaled by Harrison’s other favorite The Magician, which leans far more cedarwood and smoky.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Ring in the holiday by lighting this top-selling large-jar Yankee Candle, which smells like fresh pine balsam and cedarwood.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 Dec. 2025
Red is a blend of citrus and aromatic herbal, with notes of patchouli, cedarwood and white musk.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
The scent is light but complex, and only rivaled by Harrison’s other favorite The Magician, which leans far more cedarwood and smoky.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Ring in the holiday by lighting this top-selling large-jar Yankee Candle, which smells like fresh pine balsam and cedarwood.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Cedarwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cedarwood. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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