An essential oil from the wood of eastern red cedar, used as a fragrance ingredient, linked in EU data to an Annex III entry.
What it is
Juniperus virginiana wood oil is an essential oil obtained from the wood and twigs of the eastern red cedar, Juniperus virginiana, of the cypress family (Cupressaceae). CosIng also refers to it as "Cedar Wood Oil Virginian", names cedrene and cedrol (cedar camphor) as its chief constituents and lists it as a perfuming ingredient. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions).
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and conditions. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545