Cedar

Cedar tree is a conifer of the family silver fir and grows wild in the Mediterranean and the Himalayas at altitudes of 3000 meters above sea level. Cedar tree is Lebanon's national symbol and is portrayed on the flag.

The essential oils are obtained by distilling either chips, stumps or bark from cedar wood and today, the essential oils mainly comes from France, Algeria and Morocco. The scent is reminiscent of old wood and has a hint of smoke, resin and cinnamon.