Cade oil is the most common alternative to Birch Tar oil but it shouldn't be seen as the poor cousin. In fact Cade Oil (also known as Juniper Tar Oil) has qualities that, to our mind, can make it a superior option. While Birch Tar oil can have an oily quality (and some low class versions - from other suppliers - a decidedly fishy aroma), Cade Tar Oil is drier and bears a stronger resemblance to a freshly extinguished camp fire, ash and all. It is certainly different enough from Birch oil that interesting and novel accords might be come to by blending the two. For IFRA compliance this oil is rectified which is a distillation process that removes potential allergens and harmful chemicals from the naturally produced tar oil. If you prefer something a little different, you might like our wonderful recreation of classic birch tar oil from the 19th century Bouleau Pyrogene 1840 or our exquisite Birch Tar Oil, also from Payan Bertrand. Origin: SpainPart: Twigs and branchesProcess: Burning, followed by distillation and rectification
