Cedar Atlantic Wax (Cedrus Atlantica)

Cedarwood Atlas CO₂ Wax

It combines a warm, rounded cedar profile with the textural contribution of the captured wax fraction.

At a Glance

• Botanical name: Cedrus atlantica
• Family: Pinaceae
• Plant part: Heartwood
• Extraction: Supercritical CO₂
• Form: Semi-solid wax
• Extraction origin: Bulgaria
• Perfumery role: Base note and fixative

Specifications

• Botanical name: Cedrus atlantica
• Family: Pinaceae
• Common names: Atlas cedar, Cedarwood Atlas
• Plant part: Heartwood
• Extraction method: Supercritical CO₂ extraction
• Melting point: 55–65 °C (131–149 °F)
• Solubility: Soluble or dispersible in oils, alcohol and butters; insoluble in water
• Extraction origin: Bulgaria
• Botanical native range: Morocco and Algeria

Aromatic Profile

Deep, warm, woody and balsamic, with dry wood, resin, amber, leather-like depth and a gentle sweet-smoky finish. rounder and less sharp than a distilled cedarwood oil.

Perfumery Character

• Note: Base
• Function: Fixative and depth builder

Composition & Formulation

A botanical wax for anhydrous cosmetic and fragrance formulations.

Technical Details

• Extraction: Supercritical CO₂ extraction
• Plant part: Heartwood

Formulation Notes

• Melt gently into the oil phase of anhydrous formulations
• Use to add structure and botanical character
• Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place

Applications

Cosmetic Formulation

• Balms and anhydrous body products
• Solid perfumes and fragrance bases
• Texture and structure in oil-based formulations

Safety

• For external use only.
• Patch-test the finished cosmetic formulation.
• Use indirect heat and avoid direct flame when melting.