Enter the heart of the forest with White Cedar Absolute, a profound and grounding aromatic essence distilled from the needles of wild Canadian White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis). This exquisite absolute captures the deepest, richest tones of this ancient evergreen, known to Native North Americans as Grandmother Cedar — a guardian of strength, protection, and spirit. Sweet, earthy, and resinous with green, ambrosial undertones, White Cedar Absolute is a perfumer’s dream. Its long-lasting base notes lend fixative depth to colognes, ceremonial spritzes, and aromatic blends, anchoring light, fleeting top notes in a warm forest embrace. Botanical Information Botanical Name: Thuja occidentalis Family: Cupressaceae Extraction Method: Absolute Part of Plant Distilled: Needles Country of Origin: Canada Cultivation Method: Wild Composition: 50% Thuja occidentalis + 50% Organic Biodynamic Alcohol Scent Description Pungent, resinous evergreen with sweet, earthy undertones and elegant fruity top notes. A forest fantasia in a bottle. Blends Well With Cedar, Silver Fir, Vetiver, Patchouli, Spikenard, Rose Absolute, Jasmine, Pine, Bergamot, Citron, Blood Orange, Lemon, Oakmoss, and Grapefruit. Uses Perfumery: Excellent fixative base for natural perfumes and colognes. Ceremonial & Aromatherapy: Ideal for purification rituals, meditation, and grounding. Diffusion: Fills spaces with a serene woodland ambiance. Creative Blends: Adds warm depth and woody sweetness to any forest-inspired formula. Spirit & Story Revered by Indigenous peoples as “Grandmother Cedar,” this sacred tree embodies wisdom and resilience. In contrast to its essential oil counterpart, White Cedar Absolute resonates with the deep base notes of the forest floor — an aromatic drumbeat grounding lighter melodies. Its chemistry traces back millions of years to Earth’s earliest conifers, rich in limonene, pinene, borneol, and carvacrol— the molecular language of the forest itself. Each drop whispers ancient secrets of life, strength, and stillness. “Because of the needle trees, we know that limonene, pinene, borneol, carvacrol, and thymol have figured prominently in the chemistry of life on this planet.”— Kurt Schnaubelt, Advanced Aromatherapy Breathe deeply — and let White Cedar Absolute connect you to the living memory of the Earth.
