Cedarwood Orpur® smells like walking into a freshly opened cedar chest—clean, dry wood with a subtle sweetness and a whisper of pencil shavings. It's warmer and more refined than raw cedar, with a powdery, slightly spicy undertone that feels almost creamy rather than harsh. Imagine the scent of a luxury humidor or antique wooden furniture that's been lovingly maintained, with a faint herbal edge that recalls vetiver and dried grass. There's a comforting, almost meditative quality—like inhaling the calm of a Scandinavian sauna.
Cedarwood Orpur® is a proprietary fractional distillate developed through advanced isolation techniques applied to Atlas cedarwood (from Morocco) or Virginia cedarwood (from North America). Rather than using the complete essential oil, perfumers isolate specific aromatic molecules—particularly cedrol and thujopsene—through careful distillation and separation. This "purification" creates a cleaner, more sustainable alternative to traditional cedarwood whilst delivering superior clarity. It represents modern perfumery's move toward precision ingredients that reduce reliance on whole botanicals.
Cedarwood Orpur® anchors compositions as a dry base note, providing woody structure and longevity (6-8 hours). Perfumers use it to add warmth and sophistication without heaviness, blending beautifully with citrus, florals, and musk. It's the perfect bridge between fresh and oriental fragrances, adding transparency rather than opacity.
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