Cedar is the dominant note, dry and resinous. Juniper comes in underneath, sharper and slightly piney. Together they land in a specific place: Pacific Northwest forest after rain. Not a synthetic approximation of that. The thing itself. The oatmeal is real exfoliation. Gluten-free, finely ground, and pressed into the bar so it releases gradually as you lather. The combination of softening base oils and physical exfoliation is why customers with dry and irritated skin come back to this one. Juniper has been used in folk remedies across Europe and North America for centuries, most recognizably as the botanical that defines gin. Cedar has an equally long history across cultures that built with it, burned it, and used it to mark important spaces. Neither of those facts matters in your shower. What matters is that the combination of these two plants produces a scent that most people recognize without being able to name it. "This soap will instantly teleport your consciousness and shower to the Pacific Northwest forest." — Jason, verified buyer