Product Abstract: Also called Tibetan Cedarwood, the Himalayan Cedar is a tall, evergreen tree that grows up to 50 meters or more in height. It grows extensively on the slopes of the Himalayas in northern India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Aromatic cedar chests have always been used to store woolen articles.
Cautions: Dilute before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
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Rating: This is is such a gorgoeus Himalayan Cedarwood. It's my favorite EO.
By:Alexandrina, Taos, New Mexico
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 10-Sep-2021
Rating: This is a wonderful cedarwood essential oil! I primarily use it in my cp soap and the scent holds wonderfully! Very happy with it and will continue to purchase it here, thank you New Directions.
Rating: I have always, always, ALWAYS, hated cedarwood essential oil. I have been making soap for years now and I wanted to transition into making essential oil blends for soap. Since it is so popular, I said fine, why not. I got a couple different ones, and I learned that I actually love himalayan cedarwood! It goes so beautifully with Lavender, I love it alone too, which shocks me haha. It just has a sweet, but not sweet, scent? I don't know how to describe it but it is such a nice note in my blends. SO GREAT, and amazing quality and price.
Rating: Great price, wonderful aroma! This is my first Cedarwood and I'm hooked! It has blended beautifully with lemon and patchouli! Behaved very well in my CP soaps!
Rating: Warm rich smell, much different than Texas cedar wood. Was hesitant to buy, expecting a slight variance, but has completely different characteristics than TCW. Will be trying out other regions in next purchase.
Rating: This Himalayan Cedarwood is as good as any I have ever ordered, even the organic ones. The price is so fantastic, I purchased the 3.3 oz size, but feel certain we will be ordering a larger size in the very near future!
Rating: This is a favorite for my family to use for relaxation. We diffuse it along with lavender for sleep assist, and include it in bath bombs and salts for spa-like-experiences. I also use it in a pain-relief blend and in a seasonal allergy-rescue. Highly recommend.
By:Karen, Eugene, Oregon Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 23-Aug-2015
Rating: By far my favorite Cedar oil.. it reminds me of sandalwood - end of story.
By:Scott-Kimberly, Hamilton, Indiana Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 18-Sep-2014
Rating: Update - I mixed this with Vanilla Lace (NDA) and lavender - oh man does it smell amazing! It's my best selling soap! Sticks great in CP in this blend.
Rating: I will admit I haven't used this yet but it smells sooooo nice out of the bottle, almost sweet. I plan on mixing it with vanilla lace also from NDA for a bath bomb.
Rating: In general Cedarwood is not my favorite scent. But I like to use it as a fixative for Essential Oil blends.
By:Melissa, Canastota, New York Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 31-Jan-2015
Rating: I use Himalayan Cedarwood in several of my hot process soaps at 1% or 2% to provide a warm, subtle, non-obtrusive balance to the other EOs in the blend. It blends nicely with Virginia or Texas Cedarwood EOs and helps to tone-down their sharpness, while lending attributes all its own. I think the Himalayan EO blends nicely with many EOs. I've read the reviews for all of the Cedarwood EOs and I don't believe reviewers fully understand the chemical differences between them. Himalayan and Atlas contain himalachene; Chinese, Virginian, and Texan contain cederol, and thujopsenene, and Chinese additionally has cidrene. Himalayan and Atlas should not be compared to the others, at least in terms of defining the "smell".
My New Directions Himalayan Cedarwood is an excellent value and I particularly appreciate the C of A and the gas chromatography analysis to assure their quality!
By:Mike, Corpus Christi, Texas
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Jan-2010
Rating: I have really enjoyed this very woodsy scent in some of my "manly" scents. With that being said, about half of my frequent personal users of this scent (in CP soap) are ladies. What can I say? I'm in Oregon. We love (to smell like) the forest.
By:Aaron, La Grande, Oregon Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Feb-2014
Rating: One drop smells like a shed full of fresh cedar shakes. Very true, not too sharp.
By:Emily, Bainbridge Island, Washington
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 27-Mar-2010
Rating: This Cedarwood Himalayan smells just like it should. I use it blended with lemongrass in one of my best selling soaps. The price is excellent and makes creating great soaps a profitable pleasure. Thanks NDA!
By:Anita, Brookneal, Virginia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Dec-2009
Rating: Smells bad right out of the bottle, but put a drop on skin and it transforms as the most volatile components evaporate quickly. A deep, rich, woody scent with amber notes. Like opening a dusty old cedar chest. This is exactly what I was looking for in a cedar.
By:Eric, Manalapan, New Jersey Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 26-Feb-2014
Rating: I wasn't sure what cedarwood smells like when I purchased this, but I don't really like the smell... It smells very faintly of the chopped-up cedar trees used as fillers in gardens, but I honestly smell a faint note of...cat urine? Three stars because I'm just not sure with this one.
By:Chana, New York, New York Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Feb-2014
Rating: This oil has been effective at ridding my home of those awful "stink bugs" that plague this part of the country. I diffuse it along with Rosemary eo and low and behold, death to stink bugs! Yay!! Thanks NDA
By:Coletta, Streetsboro, Ohio Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 20-Aug-2008
Rating: I like this scent in blends, its a cheap and versatile middle note but alone to me its too spicy/balsamic. I do not discourage anyone from buying this, the 16oz bottle is a steal and its great for a lot of things. However; if you want more of a pure woodland fragrance like i do i prefer the Virginian, this one is undeniably a better value though making it more economical for soap.
By:William, Naperville, Illinois Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Dec-2012
Rating: I created a sanctuary scent for night time using this, lavender and bergamot. Delicious and very helpful in creating a soothing sleep environment.
Rating: Wonderful scent! If you are expecting the usual cedarwood oil, you won't find it with this one. It's woody, with a hint of spice. Blends very well with blood orange and a hint of lemon. Great bath fragrance!
By:James, Castro Valley, California
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 23-Jan-2011
Rating: This is my first cedarwood oil. I really enjoy it! This isn't as ridiculously strong as I thought it would be, it's actually very approachable.
By:Breanne, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 15-Jan-2013
Rating: a beautiful cedar oil. the scent is fresh, green, marvelously uplifting. i make sachets with this cedar, french lavender and peppermint to keep away moths -- knock on wood, they seem to be finally gone! (i also put a few drops of this blend in the rinse water of all my laundry).
By:Angel, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Not happy with this oil at all. Smells nothing like Cedarwood.
Rating: Smoky balsamic aroma with a bit of sweetness and spice. There's also a bit of camphoraceous sharpness in it that, I'm sure, helps to repel insects. I've seen cedarwood in a lot of pet products. I don't particularly know the difference between all the other varieties of cedarwood, but I can tell you that this one is awesome. Try using it for your hair and skin.
By:Steven, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 11-Dec-2011
Rating: This is certainly the best cedarwood eo that I have tried! It is much more rounded than the Virginian atlas cedarwood that I used first. I like to diffuse it in my room for a calming scent.
Rating: I've tried Atlas, Texas, and Himalayan Cedarwood, and the Atlas is BY FAR my favorite. The other two are too sharp and camphoraceous for my taste.
By:Lauretta, San Diego, California Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 19-Jun-2010
Rating: a gorgeous cedar oil -- spicy, clean, uplifting. i sprinkle it in my closet to keep the moths away. also made a marvelous soothing bath oil with this cedar, frankincense and spruce hemlock.
By:Angel, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I was curious about how this type of cedarwood essential oil would smell, l have loved it since the moment I took my first sniff. It is definitely different than the cedarwood I usually get but still a very pleasant scent. I will enjoy playing with it and seeing what new scents I can come up with this one!
By:Christy, Sylvan Lake, Alberta Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: This is the most amazing scent ever. There are a complex mix of floral tones with a nice base of woodsy cedar wood mixed with many more light uplifting notes. I do believe it's my new favorite essential oil. Thank you, NDA, for distributing this incredible ingredient.
By:Vivian, Colville, Washington
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 23-Dec-2008
Rating: This is now my favorite Cedarwood EO...well-rounded, sexy and simply irresistable! The aroma is complex, yet subtle and I can't wait to blend with other EOs.
By:Anetra, Richmond, Virginia
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 05-Jun-2009
Rating: Soft, woody, a little bit spicy and a little bit sweet. I liked this one from the moment I opened the bottle.
By:Gwen, Burnaby, British Columbia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: A wonderful addition to perfume blends for both ladies and gents.Try it with rosewood, sandalwood and lemongrass.
Heavenly!
By:Diane, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: A wonderful EO! I add this with Wild Black Spruce and a smidgen of Fir OEs in my diffusor. I feel like I am tucked away in a cabin up high in the mountains - I become totally distressed!!
By:Nastasja, St. Albert, Alberta Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: This is my favorite essential oil ever! I love sweet earthy smells just like this. This is a beautiful woodsy smell but with a smooth sweet blended in. A great unisex smell. I love it.
By:Bianca, Brooklyn, New York
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 02-May-2010
Rating: A lovely gentle scent not over powering at all.
A nice gentle woody smell, mix with rosewood for a nice scented candle.
By:Marilyn, Newmarket, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: nice woody scent. I havn't tried in cp soap yet but will tomorrow!!!
By:Kristie, Portsmouth, New Hampshire Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 18-Nov-2009
Rating: Nice woodsy aroma. I used Cedarwood with Clary Sage, water and Alcohol for a spray "Smudge".
By:Diane, West Hartford, Connecticut Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 06-Aug-2009
Rating: wonderful aroma! i use it in a lot of eo blends for cold process soap. very versatile.
By:Kat, Tottenham, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I don\'t think my last review got through, obviously the reviews reflect on this excellent oil. This is the first time I\'ve ordered this (flavor), to me I could almost eat it. I can\'t get enough, this is by far the best cedarwood oil, the price and quality can\'t be beat! I like this better than atlas, a stronger smell Thanks again N.D.A.!
By:Kevin, Haydenville, Massachusetts Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 08-May-2009
Rating: A very sweet, surprisingly inexpensive oil that brightens up many blends similar to how citrus does. I use it as an equivalent to franincense in mediative blends.
By:Tracey, Toronto, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I add this to citronella eo to get a more pleasant smelling insect repellent. Great value.
By:Samantha, Vancouver, British Columbia Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I love the woodsy scent that the cedarwood himalayan adds to a floral blend. I used a few drops mixed with lavender and rose to give the blend a more "grounded" scent. I am also looking forward to blending it with bergamot and rosemary. At first, the cedarwood can seem a bit overpowering, but it mellows when it is mixed. I highly recommend for either feminine or masculine blends.
By:Holly, Glendale, Arizona Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 08-Dec-2008
Rating: Right out of the bottle it was a bit stronger and muskier then I expected, however it smells great when I used it to scent my soaps. It is a scent that works well for both men and women.
By:Jennifer, Utica, New York Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 28-Nov-2008
Rating: Cedarwood Himalayan has a gamy, wild aroma that gives it a completely different edge compared with local cedarwood oils. I like the properties, especially for blending. It stands up very well to other strong EO's.
By:Shama, Houston, Texas Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 15-Jan-2008
Rating: mmm, this Cedarwood seems to be more mild, soft and woody than the rest, very nice. Probably better vesion for the sedative properties of Cedarwood.
By:Brandy, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Mix Cedarwood Himalayan with thyme, lavender and rosemary in grapeseed and jojoba oil, it is so yummy smelling and I heard its good for hairloss !
By:Annmarie, Tempe, Arizona Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 08-Oct-2008
Rating: A great scent, very woodsy like you're camping. I thought it would be a great scent for men, but lots of women love it, it's kinda sexy smelling !
By:Annmarie, Tempe, Arizona Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 08-Oct-2008
Rating: This is my favourite EO...I find it warm, soothing and intoxicating. Beautiful as a single note and a favourite ingredient in a blend of Himalayan Cedarwood, Basil and Lemon. I have tested it in soy candles, and have found the scent holds but is rather subtle.
By:Brenda, Yarker, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: Rich, heady EO which blends with Neroli to lift mood.
By:Sharon, Yarker, Ontario Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: This oil is the answer for anyone looking for just the right scent for their male clients. I consider this a very sharp, masculine scent, perfect for creating soaps and sport rubs geared toward males. It would also be great for using alone or in blends to re-create a "lodge" scent for use in saunas, or as room fresheners.
Rating: This is the best Cedarwood by far for both, CP soap and Aromatherapeutic applications. I hightly recomend it :)
By:Angela, Campbell, California
Date: Loyal Customer Since: 14-Nov-2006
Rating: ND does it again - brining the BEST quality of Himalayan Cedarwood I have found! new Directions is simply the BEST supplier - I am so happy I found you!
By:Joely, Topeka, Kansas Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 15-Nov-2006
Rating: This essential oil is very precious in my soapmaking. It is a rich woody and balsamic smelling essential oil. I mix it with other balsamic essential oils. Its smell brings a feeling of well being and calm.
By:Louise, Montreal, Quebec Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 09-Nov-2005
Rating: I have purchased other cedarwood himalayan oils from several other, very reputable, providers, and they have all smelt about the same, very nice, sweet, a little sharp. They were all more than satisfactory.
I ordered cedarwood himalayan from new directions, and gave it a smell. This is some really good stuff!!!
Much, much, better than any I have tried.
It is "sweeter" a little softer and no bit on the "top".
It, the fragrance, is also much more "defined", substantial, "thick" if you will.
This cedar out-classes anyother cedar I have presently.
Barry
Rating: There are so many varieties of cedarwood, this one is very similar to the Atlas varitey and is a Possible ABORTIFACIENT. Do not use if pregnant. I use it in my acne blend but does have many other uses like: anxiety, arthritis, bronchitis, catarrh, cellulite, confidence building, cystitis, dandruff, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections, greasy skin, hair loss, rheumatism, skin eruptions, stress, ulcers. (Also known as Deodar Cedarwood oil.) Cedarwood is also a spiritual helper as well, and this one is of highest caliber.
By:Candice, Sarasota, Florida Top ReviewerDate: Loyal Customer Since: 29-Jan-2006
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